Does This Look Right?

[third base]

I bought a Hotchkis 1 1/2 inch rear leaf drop kit and powder coated them. After I put them on the axle I noticed a significant difference between them and my stock ones. These are almost flat and my other ones looked like a half pipe. How much exaclty will this drop my car? Does this sound right?

[baz67]

I am pretty sure you will be ok. Remember that your new springs have a higher rate so they will flex less than your stock ones.

[Steve Chryssos]

Yup. They're pretty flat. You can flip em upside down on the garage floor to measure the free arch. Subtract 1/2 of the spring eye diameter. It's not exact, but you will get a good idea of how low the Hotchkis springs are. This pic compares DSE 2" to DSE 3".
http://homepage.mac.com/streetfytr/.Pictures/rear%20suspension/DSCN0107.JPG

[dhardison]

Yeah, physically my Hotchkis leafs were much flatter than my stock leafs, but it only lowered the rear of the car ~3/4" over stock.

http://www.danhardison.com/discs/DSC00769.JPG
http://www.danhardison.com/discs/DSC00770.JPG

Dan

[rocketrod]

Thats how mine were and they are just fine.

[Steve Chryssos]

Wow!
Dan, yours look flatter than my extra low DSE 3". There must be a significant rate difference. Details please.

[dhardison]

Steve, Those leafs are whatever comes with the Hotchkis TVS kit. I've been unable to find any spring rate info online. I guess I need to call Hotchkis.

Dan