View Full Version : So How Can I Lower The Rear More???


jay'srs/ss
Nov 14th, 06, 12:57 PM
I replaced the stock suspension with Hotchkis' TVS System. It rides great, no complaints about that. But the car is too high for my tastes. I'm either gonna hack the front springs a coil, or switch to QA1 Coil Overs. But the rear i'm not sure, maybe take out a leaf? I need the forums help on this one! Thanks!

Jason :thumbsup:

rojo
Nov 14th, 06, 01:09 PM
Best to use a lowering block. Taking out a leaf would mess up the spring. Those ubolts probably have enough length to get in a one inch block as I recall. If you've just installed the system you might want to wait and see if it settles some, my '69 did.

jay'srs/ss
Nov 14th, 06, 02:35 PM
Best to use a lowering block. Taking out a leaf would mess up the spring. Those ubolts probably have enough length to get in a one inch block as I recall. If you've just installed the system you might want to wait and see if it settles some, my '69 did.

It's been about 8-10 months and almost 200 miles. It hasn't settled enough for me. And I put a bunch of stereo epuipment in it also. A sub, 2 amps, Dynamat, & Custom Box. If that didn't bring it down more, I don't know what will. Where can I get some lowering blocks? 1" would be perfect!

rojo
Nov 14th, 06, 02:46 PM
Summit has a good selection to chose from. You'll need to make sure that the spring will remain in the perch enough to keep it from moving side to side. Do some measuring before you order. I've heard of some guys adding some flanges to compensate but I'm not sure how well that works out. BTW I don't use any blocks so I'm no expert with the pros and cons.

jay'srs/ss
Nov 14th, 06, 02:51 PM
Summit has a good selection to chose from. You'll need to make sure that the spring will remain in the perch enough to keep it from moving side to side. Do some measuring before you order. I've heard of some guys adding some flanges to compensate but I'm not sure how well that works out. BTW I don't use any blocks so I'm no expert with the pros and cons.

Thanks for the info!

CFunK
Nov 14th, 06, 09:26 PM
De-arch the springs....................