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Originally Posted by marolf101x (Post 456459)

Ray is correct, you want your lower control arm parallel with the ground.
Let's say you have that with the current setup. . .nice thing about a "tall, drop" spindle is the lower arm stays exactly where it is, but the car is a couple of inches lower and the upper arm is now angled up so it increases camber in a turn, which aids handling. (if your lower arm is not parallel with the ground we have other things to look at).

The reason we state these spindles should only be used with tubular arms is that we cannot ensure there is no ball joint bind with the OE arm (if you install our entire "kit" we know where everything is). I would try them out, but make sure you don't reach ball joint bind as this is a major issue.

If you have bind you can pick up the upper control arms as well, which will resolve the problem (as we change the ball joint angles). It will take a little more out of your wallet at the moment, but you'll be closer to that coil over setup you really want anyway.

True - and thank you!

Is there any reason to NOT to go with tall spindles and stick with the factory height jobs?

If the tall spindle creates ball joint bind (this can be mitigated with bumpstops).

If you don't want increased camber gain.

If you are using tall ball joints (again, will create ball joint bind).

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Originally Posted by black67malibu (Post 456404)

I've been speaking with the guys from SC&C about my 67 chevelle. I was talking with a guy named Marcus and he gave me some great info for my car. Might be worth a phone call.

2nd for SC&C I've been running their stage kit for several years now. One of the best mods I've done to my Chevelle. My opinion.:thumbsup:

Stock height tall spindles and coilovers.....Easy and adjustable....Ridetech would be a good choice in your case!

MCB

Didn't see what size wheel you are planning on running, but keep in mind that drop spindles can have clearance issues on smaller diameter wheels. Also, a larger wheel with ultra low profile tires won't need as much camber gain as a smaller wheel with more sidewall height. This might factor into your decision on spindle height.

That's one of the main reasons I recommend starting with the lower arm (effectively) level. It eliminates one of the major variables in optimizing the suspension for the tire used.

19x8 with 245/35 & 20x10 with 305/35

I think anyways.