suspension issues on 1969 camaro, tyres scrubbing and raising ride height

[p3te]

first off heres a quick spec of my wheels/suspension/brakes and pictures of my car:

CPP Big Brake kit front and rear.
QA1 adjustable shocks front & rear
CPP lowered stiffer springs front and rear
American racing torque thrust 2 wheels
(17x7 5-4.75" BS4" Front) 215/45/17 tyres
(17x8 5-4.75" BS4" Rear) 245/45/17 tyres
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hey all, im the new owner of a 1969 camaro and am after some info and fixes on some issues im having, its my first camaro so am not too clued up on them yet but i want to lift the ride height and also when i turn the wheel on lock the outsides of my tyres are scrubbing the road, is this more likely to be the wheel Geo out or just because its so low?



so whats the best way to lift the ride height? just fit stock height coil springs? maybe the eagle eyed can tell if the rear end looks stock height or lowered as well? its still on leaf springs
and how to fix the tyres scrubbing the road issue? bad geo set up? or just the car being too low causes it?


the weathers been really poor here lately surprise surprise (England) so am yet to jack the car up and check and familiarize myself with the suspension set up.

[p3te]

just found this pic taken during the build
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[67rally]

I'm confused by "tires scrubbing the road".

[p3te]

I'm confused by "tires scrubbing the road".

well when im turning i can hear the front tyres scrubbing the road, all the tread is getting scrubbed off the outsides of the tyres.

[77thor]

well when im turning i can hear the front tyres scrubbing the road, all the tread is getting scrubbed off the outsides of the tyres.

Are you sure the tires are not rubbing on the fender (inner or outer)?

Both the front and rear appear to be lowered from stock height.

[p3te]

Are you sure the tires are not rubbing on the fender (inner or outer)?

Both the front and rear appear to be lowered from stock height.

it could be but i thing its the road, the outside 2" of the Tyre shows the wear, ive since found out from the shop that built it it has a 'cpp big block suspension kit with big drop kit'

[NOT A TA]

Look at the inside of the front fender right above the tire and see if the paint is scuffed or worn off to shiny metal. Also look for the same thing on the wheelwell directly behind the tire.

[Rod]

it could be but i thing its the road, the outside 2" of the Tyre shows the wear, ive since found out from the shop that built it it has a 'cpp big block suspension kit with big drop kit'

sounds like you need a new alignment, they need to adjust the toe in/out, and maybe add a little camber, if its only wearing out the outer 2" of the tires