Hotchkis problems???

[hotrodneb]

This JUST doesn't seem to be sitting right......Looks too low in the front and too high in the back
It all is supposed to be Hotchkis lowering springs front/rear.......but I think I got took. I will be looking to see if someone cut the front coil when I get home. Opinions please

Front---Is this about where a hotchkis lowered spring sits? or is it lower??
Rear--Doesn't this look about stock height?? or is this about where a lowered multi-leaf from them sits??

https://www.pro-touring.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=112656&stc=1

[kochevy67]

You left out some important info. What motor is in the car, and did you buy the springs used or new?

[hotrodneb]

yuppp that might help

LS-1 bought all the springs here I think from couple different sellers....not new but not used. Certainly Hotchkis has a number stamped on them somewhere. I will look when I get home. Also bought some coil spring spacers off ebay. I already have isolators installed top and bottom on both coils. That didn't help the front ride height much.

[ccmc]

What size are your tires?
Mine sits about like that but my rear looks a little lower.

My front looks like that and I have a 245/45-17 tire in front 275/40-17 rear

[chocthunder]

I have Hotchkis on my 69 Camaro. My front looks like yours but my rear is lower. I have 3 inch drop front and rear. Could you have a 3 inch drop in the front and a 2 inch drop in the rear?

[Hotchkis]

Here is a Z-28 we just finished at the shop. It's got bigs and littles, so it's got a bit of rake, but you can see the gapping using the rim for reference.
If you need any help ID'ing the parts, feel free to give us a call!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/05/2015050620115527_zpsienoc5wb-1.jpg (http://s304.photobucket.com/user/HotchkisPerf/media/2015-05-06%2011.55.27_zpsienoc5wb.jpg.html)

[JakeD]

Here is a Z-28 we just finished at the shop. It's got bigs and littles, so it's got a bit of rake, but you can see the gapping using the rim for reference.
If you need any help ID'ing the parts, feel free to give us a call!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/05/2015050620115527_zpsienoc5wb-1.jpg (http://s304.photobucket.com/user/HotchkisPerf/media/2015-05-06%2011.55.27_zpsienoc5wb.jpg.html)

Is this the 2" drop or 3" drop. You guys aren't very good at clarifying that.

[Gil]

Hotchkis lowering springs...'74 Nova housing with 8.5" Eaton Posi....LS1 brakes.....and a cheap-o rear sway bar
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@ hotrodneb,
If I may : just unbolt your rear sway bar to see if the rear stance change then retighten with wheels on the ground
Gil

[hotrodneb]

Wheels are 17s F/R Tires are all 225-40ish-17 all around, and btw I am sticking to same-sized tires F/R

Just guessing from comments and pics I would guess I have 2" F/R......Maybe my spacers will get the front closer.

I wouldn't mind a little rake, but this seems a bit much for my taste.

[rickpaw]

Did you tighten the rear suspension before the car had a chance to settle down with all the components (fuel tank/seats/glass, etc...). Stock or drop spindles?

Here's a picture of my 67 with similar set up (2" Hotchkis front/1.5" leaf rear). Engine is 5.3 truck.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/08/DSC_0969_zps92b3846e-1.jpg (http://s616.photobucket.com/user/rickpaw/media/67%20Firebird%20LS%20swap/DSC_0969_zps92b3846e.jpg.html)

[Hotchkis]

Is this the 2" drop or 3" drop. You guys aren't very good at clarifying that.

Sorry about that, 2" front (1907F) and 1.5" Rear (2407C). If you need any help with spring ID PLEASE call us!

[JakeD]

Did you tighten the rear suspension before the car had a chance to settle down with all the components (fuel tank/seats/glass, etc...). Stock or drop spindles?

Here's a picture of my 67 with similar set up (2" Hotchkis front/1.5" leaf rear). Engine is 5.3 truck.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/08/DSC_0969_zps92b3846e-1.jpg (http://s616.photobucket.com/user/rickpaw/media/67%20Firebird%20LS%20swap/DSC_0969_zps92b3846e.jpg.html)

Nice that looks good! How do you like the ride? I am considering the TVS kit or RideTech coilovers/4link. Any advice?
See: https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/115120-67-Firebird-In-Need-Of-Suspension-HOTCHKIS-vs-RIDETECH

[hotrodneb]

Thinking I solved my own problem, I have just a slight rake left and am comfortable with that. I'm thinking a bit more sidewall might be in order. The tires on it now are just scabs.

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I used a pair of these....from Eckler's (coil spring spacer)

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