my car sits way too high!! HELP!!!!

[awr68]

Heres what normally happens, the owner looks at his car/measures and says I will go with the 2" lowering springs thinking that it will be perfect! But you have to remember thay your stock springs are very worn and the car is sitting lower than stock height...so when you go with the 2" springs it may actually not lower the car and possibly even raise it a tad.

Like the others have sad...go with the 3" springs if you want it sitting 'right', you may even have to run a 1" lowering block with the 3" springs.....

Hope this helps!

[Spiffav8]

Ok scottybuck 11 here's a picture of my car with a set of GW 3" drop springs. It took a few months but it did come down from the height of the initial install, about 1.5". If you are still working on the car and it is not being driven, I would suggest leaving everything loose and keep some weight in the trunk. Get some measurements so you can track the drop. So basically don't panic yet. Maybe a few guys with the DSE 2" drop springs can post some pics for comparison.

As for any feelings of being stupid...you can totally dismiss those. Lots of guys have been in your shoes including me.

[scottybuck 11]

i really appreciate all the help you guys have give me.this website is the best one i have been on to read posts and get help when i get stumped.if my car turns out to be what i want i will owe all of you guys alot of the credit for it.thanks for all the help.
scott buchanan

[67rstbkt]

Originally Posted by Spiffav8

Ok scottybuck 11 here's a picture of my car with a set of GW 3" drop springs. It took a few months but it did come down from the height of the initial install, about 1.5". If you are still working on the car and it is not being driven, I would suggest leaving everything loose and keep some weight in the trunk. Get some measurements so you can track the drop. So basically don't panic yet. Maybe a few guys with the DSE 2" drop springs can post some pics for comparison.

As for any feelings of being stupid...you can totally dismiss those. Lots of guys have been in your shoes including me.

So, you just rolled the lip to stuff those 285's under there? Looks great

[Spiffav8]

Originally Posted by 67rstbkt

So, you just rolled the lip to stuff those 285's under there? Looks great

Nope. It fit fine, but I was a bit nervous that a big bump or dip might just cause a huge problem. So I lightly rolled the upper part of the lip. If I did it again I wouldn't bother.

Glad you like it.

[67rstbkt]

Originally Posted by Spiffav8

Nope. It fit fine, but I was a bit nervous that a big bump or dip might just cause a huge problem. So I lightly rolled the upper part of the lip. If I did it again I wouldn't bother.

Glad you like it.

Sorry for the threadjack/ Are you running 18x10's with 5.5 b.s? No rubbing? Do they stick out at all? I checked out your pics, but could'nt find a shot from the rear.
I've been thinking about minitubbing my 67 bird, but I think I'd be happy with a similar setup. Thanks.