Dropping the front

[my69rocks]

I want to drop the front of my 69 camaro suspension. Should I use Heidts 2" drop spindles which should correct geometry or use Hotchkis 3" drop coil springs? My fear with the springs would be that it moves the a-frames up too high toward the inner fenders. i'd like some feedback from those who have been at this same y in the road decision. I also don't want to invest in the upper and lower control arms at this point but might do so once the car is on the road. I've already been waiting 8 years and almost there.

[Denvervet]

depends upon if you like the springs you have or need new ones. One can just cut down the ones you have to get to the height you want. Do a search on here lots of info.

[monteboy84]

I'd go with a combination of springs and spindles to get the geometry right. I don't think achieving all your drop with one or the other is a good idea. I'd look at AFX spindles for about a 1" drop, and then get whatever springs give you the best LCA angle.

[Hotchkis]

I want to drop the front of my 69 camaro suspension. Should I use Heidts 2" drop spindles which should correct geometry or use Hotchkis 3" drop coil springs? My fear with the springs would be that it moves the a-frames up too high toward the inner fenders. i'd like some feedback from those who have been at this same y in the road decision. I also don't want to invest in the upper and lower control arms at this point but might do so once the car is on the road. I've already been waiting 8 years and almost there.

Drop Spindles are not the best choice for lowering a car, they can affect turning and handling in a negative way. A better method for stance and handling is to lower the car using geometry corrected A-arms along with lowering springs. That way the car will sit right and handle well. Even just springs and bars will give the car a good solid stance and improve handling... and when you're ready you can upgrade with additions like a-arms.

Hotchkis offers everything from dropsprings (http://www.hotchkis.net/6769_fbody_6874_x_body_front_sport_coil_springs_3_ drop_small_block.html) to a full TVS (http://www.hotchkis.net/6769_gm_camarofirebird_tvs_system_big_block.html) system for lowering your car and improving the drivability. We're so into Camaros that we've even started an all Camaro handling Blog. (http://hotchkis.net/blog/)

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