Lowering blocks on 2nd gen f-body

[BonzoHansen]

So the 2nd pic is the hotchkiss AND the lowering block? Huh.



Mine, hotchkiss TVS all around, herb adams mod to front spring bracket. WW lip to center of hub Front ~13.5", Rear ~13.0"


26.5" tall hoops. that is why I don't really want to run 275/40/17s

[79-TA]

Yep, lowering block and Hotchkis Springs in the 2nd pic. I'll edit that for clarification.

Your car looks great. Had my springs sat like that, I wouldn't have had to go to the lowering block.

Lastly, I think Camaros and Firebirds have different fender arch heights, rendering my wheel center to fender center measurement not quite as useful.

[BonzoHansen]

They do have different openings so I suppose the height could be different a bit too. It is low. I have a pypes crossflow setup in the garage for it because I need clearance. And thanks.

[dcozzi]

If you use an aluminum block, check it periodically. Mine came out in pieces. I did not have many miles on it but, they were somewhat abusive miles.

[Skip Fix]

Camaros and Firebirds have way different opening esp in front. I found this out when using some wheels that had plenty of clearance on a TA and trying to use them on a Camaro just to roll around the garage. Could barely lower the front off the jack and they hit.

[formulafr]

sorry, i saw this thread late.

here is mine setup



i've made my own kit. i took 2" block that i cut to ride high i wanted (35mm). you can think it's a little high but with my wife, my daughter and me in car, the suspension loose around 2cm.

[68Formula]

The Herb Adams mod for 2nd Gens will lower it slightly and has other benefits too.

[BonzoHansen]

The Herb Adams mod for 2nd Gens will lower it slightly and has other benefits too.

I agree. I did that too, I should have added that tidbit.