Hotchkiss TVSS Kit

[bulldog19]

I installed a full TVSS Kit on my 68 camaro convertible. The car is a small block with aluminum heads. My question is that i don't think that i got the drop that they advertise. My first question starts with the rear suspension. I'm running a 17" rim, TT 2's with 285/40 tire that measures approx 25-1/2" tall and the distance from the ground to the center of the wheel opening is 27-3/4". If i went to a multi leaf shock plate from the stock monoleaf plate would this change the distance from the tire to the fender? I don't know what backspacing rim i have so i don't know if i will have clearance issues. The front is the same issue. I'm running a 235/40 tire on 17" rim but it is a different series goodyear, it's 23-1/2" tall and the distance from the ground to the center of the fender lip is 26-3/4". I'm missing some weight on the front end, hood is currently off, power steering pump and a/c compressor. But would this make that much of a difference in the height? What are my options to try and close the gap? Will an 18" rim/tire set up change the space? The car is a black convertible with pearl houndstooth so i'm also looking for some rim finish/color suggestions? do i have something installed wrong?
Thanks for the input.

[woody80z28]

Your tires are not very tall at all, and I think that is part of your problem.

[ProdigyCustoms]

Herre are two 67 cars we have installed TVS kits on in the last couple months. Both cars are running 26" tall tires.

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[tumper93]

Here is a picture of my 68 with Hotchkis coils and leafs along with their shocks. This is the same as the TVS kit but before it was offered. https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/vbpicgallery.php?do=big&p=3628

[neki67]

285/40-17 should be 26" tall, so comparable to the cars Frank showed.