Need Drop Spindle help!

[chavie77]

:lurk:I am currently restoring my 68 Firebird's front end suspension and I have a question about drop spindles. I have been told that when installed they will cause a tie rod to rim clearance issue with most diameter rims. Are there any new generation drop spindle manufactured that remedy this issue, or is it still ongoing. Should I just purchase lowering springs and a good pair of shocks? Will this create the same lowering effect? If so, what brand lowering springs and shocks are recommended? Oh, I almost forgot, I am looking to add 17 in rims in front, don't know how wide though...Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

[jknight16]

Do a lot of searching and reading in the Suspension forum and you'll be better prepared with all you need to know about the choices you have for your 68 Bird

Start here:
https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16609

[speED]

I have Fatman 2" drop spindles on the front of my 67 Camaro with about an 1/8" clearance between steering arm and tire. Front wheel size is 17 x 7, 3.75 BS. Tire is 225/ 50. IMO if you are going to change spindles I would focus on building a front suspension that will change the poor camber curve inherent to these vehicles. I will be changing my front set-up in about a month in order to improve handling.

ED

[killer69]

I have Fatman 2" drop spindles on the front of my 67 Camaro with about an 1/8" clearance between steering arm and tire. Front wheel size is 17 x 7, 3.75 BS. Tire is 225/ 50. IMO if you are going to change spindles I would focus on building a front suspension that will change the poor camber curve inherent to these vehicles. I will be changing my front set-up in about a month in order to improve handling.

ED

on our test car with stock spindles and our hi clearance arms ( and the subframe ) and the rim is even with the fender lip we have a 19 x 10 with 285's these would not fit with drop spindles. not bragging just letting you know what is possible

[chavie77]

on our test car with stock spindles and our hi clearance arms ( and the subframe ) and the rim is even with the fender lip we have a 19 x 10 with 285's these would not fit with drop spindles. not bragging just letting you know what is possible
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did you use coil over adjustable shocks with the speedtech-performance hi clearance arms or springs and shocks