Norwood

[Flash68]

What brand are your jackstands?

[dhutton]

Originally Posted by Flash68

What brand are your jackstands?

Don

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by Flash68

What brand are your jackstands?

They're old, probably older than you.............but most certainly not as experienced as your stands.

[efs69]

Man I wish my garage was that clean.

Maybe I need to develope some of that OCD Scott!!

[Sieg]

Spring dilemma........

Right is a Hotchkis -"2 SBC spring
Wire dia: 0.719" OAL: 12-1/2"

Left is my current spring circa 1992
Wire dia: 0.667" OAL 13-3/8"

The Hotchkis rate is spec'd at 600 lbs and heavier wire diameter than my current springs which I'm guessing are 550 lbs. The Hotchkis has both ends finished and the other has only one finished end and not as 'tight' the Hotchkis.

I don't want the car any lower in front, .5" higher would be ideal.

How much compression sag could be contributed to the unfinished end?

Any guesses as to where it might end up when it's sitting on the ground?

[efs69]

Originally Posted by Sieg

Spring dilemma........

Right is a Hotchkis -"2 SBC spring
Wire dia: 0.719" OAL: 12-1/2"

Left is my current spring circa 1992
Wire dia: 0.667" OAL 13-3/8"

The Hotchkis rate is spec'd at 600 lbs and heavier wire diameter than my current springs which I'm guessing are 550 lbs. The Hotchkis has both ends finished and the other has only one finished end and not as 'tight' the Hotchkis.

I don't want the car any lower in front, .5" higher would be ideal.

How much compression sag could be contributed to the unfinished end?

Any guesses as to where it might end up when it's sitting on the ground?

I had these springs on mine before the change and the car was really low. I scraped my headers on almost every driveway. I ended up bying some spring spacers from Global West. If I remember right they come in several heights. Hope this helps.

[SSLance]

psst... coilovers...

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by efs69

I had these springs on mine before the change and the car was really low. I scraped my headers on almost every driveway. I ended up buying some spring spacers from Global West. If I remember right they come in several heights. Hope this helps.

Were you using stock or aftermarket control arms?

Currently my top of wheel opening to ground measurement is 24.25", with no header clearance issues.

I'm thinking spacers will may be needed.........or a money tree and a hybrid coilover setup.

[intocarss]

RIPPING IT ALL APART.......Are You Bored??

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by intocarss

RIPPING IT ALL APART.......Are You Bored??

Not bored by any means..........scared would be a more accurate description.