How to lower the 69 Firebird on a budget?

[69Ponti]

My 1969 Firebird has Hotchkis suspension but I want the car to sit an inch lower without having to spend too much money on rideair, etc. Any suggestions? Thanks.

[intocarss]

I have 1.5" Hotchkis leafs and 2" drop coil springs. I used a 1" lowering block in the rear and cut a 1/2 coil out of the front.. That lowered mine one more inch. It may come out different on your car though

[69Ponti]

Thanks for the reply.

Did it affect the ride quality greatly?

Any pics of your car? I would love to see them.

Thanks!

[intocarss]

Originally Posted by 69Ponti

Thanks for the reply.

Did it affect the ride quality greatly?

Any pics of your car? I would love to see them.

Thanks!

I haven't driven the car yet. I'll pull her out and get a couple of pics later today

[69Ponti]

Nice car! I want to go a bit lower than that ( maybe another inch). Do you know if aftermarket drop spindles will work with the stock control arms?

What size tires are you running? Thanks for the pics.

[intocarss]

Originally Posted by 69Ponti

Nice car! I want to go a bit lower than that ( maybe another inch). Do you know if aftermarket drop spindles will work with the stock control arms?

What size tires are you running? Thanks for the pics.

yeah I want to go lower too LOL. Yes some drop spindles work with stock A arms. But a lot of people don't like them (do a search)

The tires on it now are just so i can drive it a little... size is 245 40 18 & 275 40 18. I'd like to go 255 up front and 315+ rear but it'll have to be tubbed first.

[blazer1970]

Are your tires rubbing out back?