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Originally Posted by trueimport
WOW thanks guys for the quick response.
I would like to do a 4 link but it seems like it may be a little out of the budget if I want to do other things to the car as well then I just can’t go that rout. I was thinking about getting a set of Hyperco Composite rear leaf springs but I can’t find much about guys using them. What I have found was on this forum and its good things for the most part and its guys saying that a good leaf set up is really a good set up, is that true? What are the benefits of moving the rear leaf suspension inward? Is it solely done to allow for more tire?
I see a lot of guys running a 1.5” or 2” drop but I saw that DSE has rear leafs that drop 3" why doesn’t anyone use them? If I went with those how would I drop the front 3”? Do I have to go with a drop spindle or can I just get lowering springs or do you have to do both?
MAN I have a lot of questions, I'm just so confused at this point. Is it possible to get a decent suspension set up front AND rear for about 1000?
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No you don't have to use a drop spindle, my 67 has 3" drop leafs from DSE and the DSE coil over relocation mod with stock spindles all done on the stock front subframe. You simply dial up and down the coil over shocks to adjust your ride height. Well its not as simple as I state, since the dse set up doesn't allow you to fit a spanner tool in the frame pocket to adjust up and down, so it has to be removed. I think you get my point, adjustable ride height. The rear leafs are 3 inch drop if you look closely the rear would look better if it could be dropped another inch, Im told the springs should settle although its been a while and it aint moving down. Overall it handles awesome, I dont think I would want to drive around in the car much lower especially with the condition of the roads where I live. Some say leafs drive harsh or a bit stiff, Ive never driven in a car with a coil over rear suspension so I dont no. I think with any well handling suspension set up the car has to get stiffer. Im no expert, but I can tell you if you have a budget some of these suspension set ups can get pricey.
Rich