How to Low Ride an Old School Impala, Cadillac or Buick (60-79)

Back in the day I use to Low Ride Impala’s, Cadillac’s and just about any other 60’s or 70’s General Motors car I could get my hands on. Dropping a big car to the ground was not only fun, but easy too.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A Big car notorious for Low Riding.
• Propane torch
• 2 cinder blocks or 6x10 wood blocks

1. 
   My 75'

   First decide how low you want to go. Ask yourself are you going to change your wheels in the near future or are you going to be riding around town with a car load of friends.

2. 
   My 73'

   Find a very flat and level parking lot or driveway to place you car on that is away from traffic.

3. Place your blocks under you cars bumper about 3-4 inches higher then the height that you want to drop you car to.

4. Now take your propane torch and heat the middle coils or your coils springs until your car “drops” on to the blocks. Repeat for each corner until you car is sitting on the blocks.

5. Allow the coil spring to fully cool before pulling out the blocks.

6. Bam, you’re done! Low Rider!

Tips & Warnings

• Don’t worry if you Drop your car too much. Simply jack the car up a bit with a bumper jack and then reheat the springs until the coil stretch back out, raising the car a little.
• DON’T NOT GET YOUR TORCH NEAR A FUEL LINE OR THE GAS TANK!
• DO NOT DO THIS ALONE. HAVE A FRIEND HELP OR AT LEAST WATCH.

[malonedwards]

on 7/21/2009 cool article! 5*