72cutlassS
02-25-2022, 11:37 AM
Sorry for the long post, didnt intend it to be so wordy but here it is.
I have a 72 Cutlass Supreme that is getting some new handling goodies and I want to sort out my stance and how to achieve my desired look. Way back in 2007 I got the suspension refreshed, poly bushings in a arms, boxed rear lower control arms, hotchkis 1" lowering springs (dont think height actually changed because sagging stock springs), bilstein shocks, hotchkis sway bars. I have always wanted to go the pro-touring route with the car but spent time and money on other projects. This winter I finally got around to working on the car and collecting parts and am looking into my options for getting a great looking stance and nice ride/handling.
I have BMR upper a arms on hand, BMR lower a arms are ordered, g-comp 2" drop spindles ordered, and just swapped out the 1" hotchkis rear springs for BMR 2" drop rears. I also am ditching the oem 14" wheels for year one ssII 17x9 with 275-40R17 all around. Old worn out rubber body mounts have been replaced with polygraphite which made a noticeable difference in height. I wanted to go afx spindle but the wheels will not fit c5/6 brakes, would have given me the drop i wanted with existing springs i think.
Here's how the car sat Oct 2019
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Heres how it sat w/ just wheels
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How its sitting with the BMR 2" rear.
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I think the 2" lower springs made a big difference in the rear even if the pictures dont show it (wouldnt mind another .25-.5" lower but thats ok). My concerns are how it will sit once the 2" drop spindles are installed. How I understand it I have the following options.
1. run it how it sits with at 3" drop front, 2 rear
2. spring spacers to raise front back up slightly (where can I get them? searching SPC i get part number not found?)
3. stock height UMI springs (530 lb/in)
4. Viking coilovers
Springs on the car are speced for SBO and AC. The ac is no longer on the car because I was dumber in my younger years even though it didnt work at the time. future plans for the car might include 425 bbo with aluminum intake/heads or I might go another route but springs could be changed then.
I would like to go the cheapest routes, I think spacers would be my preferred option so that I can save money towards brake and rear end upgrades but need help with know where to get and what works.
post some photos of 70-71 a bodys with lower spring and spindle combos.
I have a 72 Cutlass Supreme that is getting some new handling goodies and I want to sort out my stance and how to achieve my desired look. Way back in 2007 I got the suspension refreshed, poly bushings in a arms, boxed rear lower control arms, hotchkis 1" lowering springs (dont think height actually changed because sagging stock springs), bilstein shocks, hotchkis sway bars. I have always wanted to go the pro-touring route with the car but spent time and money on other projects. This winter I finally got around to working on the car and collecting parts and am looking into my options for getting a great looking stance and nice ride/handling.
I have BMR upper a arms on hand, BMR lower a arms are ordered, g-comp 2" drop spindles ordered, and just swapped out the 1" hotchkis rear springs for BMR 2" drop rears. I also am ditching the oem 14" wheels for year one ssII 17x9 with 275-40R17 all around. Old worn out rubber body mounts have been replaced with polygraphite which made a noticeable difference in height. I wanted to go afx spindle but the wheels will not fit c5/6 brakes, would have given me the drop i wanted with existing springs i think.
Here's how the car sat Oct 2019
197403
Heres how it sat w/ just wheels
197404
How its sitting with the BMR 2" rear.
197405
I think the 2" lower springs made a big difference in the rear even if the pictures dont show it (wouldnt mind another .25-.5" lower but thats ok). My concerns are how it will sit once the 2" drop spindles are installed. How I understand it I have the following options.
1. run it how it sits with at 3" drop front, 2 rear
2. spring spacers to raise front back up slightly (where can I get them? searching SPC i get part number not found?)
3. stock height UMI springs (530 lb/in)
4. Viking coilovers
Springs on the car are speced for SBO and AC. The ac is no longer on the car because I was dumber in my younger years even though it didnt work at the time. future plans for the car might include 425 bbo with aluminum intake/heads or I might go another route but springs could be changed then.
I would like to go the cheapest routes, I think spacers would be my preferred option so that I can save money towards brake and rear end upgrades but need help with know where to get and what works.
post some photos of 70-71 a bodys with lower spring and spindle combos.