Finished my rear springs, do I drop the front

[powermyster]

Ok, first off thanks to all who answered my queries on the rear leaf bushes, hangers etc.

Got my springs rearched and new bushes and shackles. Now that the back is up. I'm thinking of dropping the front a little. Any considerations I should be aware of when doing this??

All opinions on this welcome.

 

[moparedtn]

Need a side view pic please.

 

[powermyster]

I'll try get one soon. It's still in the garage, want to throw a new transmission mount in and do a little work on the exhaust.

 

[PRND21]

Remember if you change your front end height check your toe-in, it will change.

 

[powermyster]

Thanks, I'll watch out for that if I drop it.

 

[coloradodave]

First, measure from the ground to the bottom of the fender lip straight through the center of the wheel to find out what the height is now. Then make sure and support the front on jackstands so the suspension 'hangs' before attempting to back-off the torsion bar adjusters. Spraying the bolts with a good penetrating oil before turning will help. After adjusting both sides equally (count the number of turns), put the car back on the ground and roll/drive it forward or backwards about 10' or so to settle the ride height before re-measuring to see how much it dropped. Repeat until you are satisfied with the stance. Make sure and get the car re-aligned to prevent the tires from wearing out prematurely. Good luck.

 

[Dennis H]

Yep, lets see the rake now. My gut says no. Lots of personal preference here. Don't over do it. I can bump a parking stop sometimes but its just the cradle.

 

[moparedtn]

I grew up in the "air shocks and L60 tire" era, back in the 70's, so I tend to shy away from the tails up approach.
I like a little rake but not much more.

 

[powermyster]

Great cars guys. I'm getting a real itch for an older Bbody.

Gonna try get it out today and see how she looks from the side. I'll get some images up later

 

[Ron H]

I have my 63 Fury elevated about 2 inches rear and then dropped the front about an inch from where it was. I had the castor changed to + as much as it would allow (had issues with steering recovery and this helped that). In my case two things I have to be wary of bottoming out and not getting too close to curbs. The pic here is before I did the work including dropping the 14 inch wheels going to 15-inch chrome magnums larger tires. I'll send another pic of what it looks like now (I have to take one) it sure looks meaner BUT I think I need to back off on the adjustment to level it a bit more as you know there is a "range" where it gets to be too much one way or the other for street driving...

 

[Bruzilla]

I grew up in the ***-in-the-air era as well, and wouldn't have my cars any other way.

 

[Dennis H]

I grew up in the ***-in-the-air era as well, and wouldn't have my cars any other way.

Love the heiny shots.

 

[Ron H]

the auto makers got hold of the concept and has for many years, the design of so many cars is a lower front and higher butt.

 

[Bruzilla]

Level Ride = Grocery Getter

 

[moparedtn]

Level Ride = Grocery Getter

*snicker*
Mine gets about half its' "rake" from tire sizes and the front has been dropped just a tad, about an inch or so. With manual steering, I'm not gonna want it fighting me any more than it does already.
Besides, too much *** up means less traction. That ain't good.

 

[Bruzilla]

Well, I live in Florida, and don't drag race, so I don't care about traction very much.

 

[Bb70charger500]

Just remember there is always to much I didn't know when to stop on this one

 

[Ron H]

No worries for flood waters...

 

[powermyster]

Sorry i haven't gotten a side shot up. I've been busy back in college, MBA's are a great idea over a couple beers!!!

I'll throw photos up once I get her out.

 

[powermyster]

Finally, got the car out. I had I do a little job on the exhaust and wait for a break in college.

Haven't messed with the front I think I'm happy with how she sits.