how low can you go without air?

[cluxford]

I'll have my 68 sitting with the frame and exhausts 4" off the deck.

This will be it's ride height.

As others have said, takes some time and $$

Full custom 4 link rear with this ride height in mind. Custom tubs to allow enough rear wheel travel in the tub sitting that low.

AME from end with the top of the shock mounting tower raised 1.5" as standard from AMR would have only given it 1" of travel at that height, now it has 2.5" of travel.

As said it can be done, but it ain't easy.

Here is a pic of mine at ride height. Note front will be lower it's sitting up as all front sheet metal etc is off the car

[gmjj13]

i went down 3" in the back and 4" in the front. i have about 4-5" of ground clearance, and this is my ride height. i'd love to go with air ride or something similar, but that'll be later down the road. i don't think i could go any lower and be comfortable with it...

[Vegas69]

Do you want looks or performance and looks? I just don't understand not wanting a car to drive nice. That is the point of a car last time I checked. LOL

[BeCool68]

The headers are another factor to consider i have run into especially if you run with 3" and long tube headers. block hugger headers are a option.

stance is everything i would agree, wheels and tires are a close second in my opinion try to do it right and do a lot of research on what best fits your budget.

i actually raised my car up a little after not being able to clear speedbumps and other raised concrete areas.

my personal favorite stance was following the body line to the top of the wheel in front and slight rake in the rear

[Norm Peterson]

As good a guideline as any can be found in the SCCA Solo rules for Prepared category cars. It may even be a legal road requirement in some areas (or something quite similar). Either way, it makes sound, logical sense, and if it's good enough for a real production-based competition car . . .

No part of the bodywork or chassis, to the rear of the front wheel opening, shall touch the ground when both tires on the same side of the car are deflated.

Obviously, clearance to things like front spoilers and exhaust systems is open to whatever any given individual is comfortable with (and how many times the need for repairs will be tolerated - I started getting tired of making new chassis side brackets for a low-mounted aftermarket front sta-bar on a long-ago car after I'd had to do so two or three times).


Norm