Need a definitive answer for which lowering spring to use

[4birdman]

After much reading, debating, head scratching, and general pondering I figured I'd post up to see what you guys think.

Due to to some expenses arising from the Camaro project we decided against the AirRide setup. We had a few people contact us about donating some parts, so we can get out a lot cheaper with a different setup due to that.

I am wondering about what springs to use on the front. I would like to get a 2" drop out of the car without making too rough riding. My 98 TA has a 2" drop with BMR springs and 18" wheels and it is a terrible ride. It handles like it is on rails and can take most anything you throw at it, but any bump in the road is like a sledgehammer to the skull.

What I've gotten through reading the boards is that the DSE 2" drop in the front with the 3" rear springs looks like the best option. I do not want to cut any springs or anything if at all possible.

I can get Eibach and Hotchkis springs from some old contacts from an old business I had years ago, but I'm just not sure about them.

The car will have tubular upper and lower a-arms, a LS-based 5.3L punched out to 5.7L, T56, and a full interior. It will be a little lighter than a stock 68, but it should be close enough that the springs should settle to where they need to be.

Advice?

[eville]

I have hotchkis all the way around on mine. With the revalved bilsteins its awesome. I have the ATS spindle and still wish I was a little lower in the front. I have a 1" block in the back.

[4birdman]

You have the Hotchkis drop springs and the 1" drop spindle and it sits like that? I love the look, but I'd prefer to keep my factory spindles for budget reasons.

[eville]

Yep, hotchkis springs, ATS tall spindle, speedtech U/L CAs and a 25.5" tire. I'd love to drop it another 1" up front.

[wendell]

I'd make peace with cutting springs if I was you. It's hard to get the "perfect stance" with out cutting springs.

[4birdman]

Yeah, I know, but I want to get close to what I'm looking for before I start cutting.

I know the 2nd gen guys are cutting a lot out of the Hotchkis springs to get the stance they want. I only want to cut a little if I can get away with it.

[68BNUT]

You could get some AFCO 9" springs with the hidden adjusters for the front, its not expensive for the set up and.........its adjustable. With an LS1 in the front I would recomend something in the under 650# range. 650 being the stiffest. Im sure someone can chime in and give you something right on for your setup..

Good Luck

[79T/Aman]

which car is it for?

[4birdman]

68 Camaro