I think I want to lower the front of my 69, but I want to see if I really like it lowered and how much I want to lower it before I spend alot of money.
A couple of my friends suggested I get some of those spring compressors from AutoZone to lower it temporarally just to see how I like it.
Then I would buy/cut the springs accordingly to get the amount of drop I want. (mabe 1"-1.5")
My question is, do these things work and are they safe and how long can I leave them on the car?
I figured if they work, I would drive the car for a while to make sure I like the look and It doesn't bottom out on small rocks or frogs. lol
Any input would be appreciated T.C.

While it is an el Camino, it gives you some idea of the low look. Air shocks are handy for something.

If your talking about driving this car around while having spring compressors installed, I don't think that would be advisable. I don't know to much about suspension geometry but from a safety standpoint this just does'nt sound right. Hopefully, somebody else will chime in.

TC, the only spring compressors I know of are the ones used for removing the springs. They aren't meant to be driven around with.

I would rent a spring compressor, and take some pics and measurements to see what you like. I know you won't be able to drive it to see how it handles, but at least you could see how it looks.

Thanks for the replies:
I was told they make a clamp that goes around two coils kind of like a "U" clamp.
They say it would go around two coils and when ya tighten the clamp the coils come together lowering the car?
I wasn't planning on driving the car with a tool made to take the springs out of the car.
T.C.

I' m sure, with my connections, I could find you a couple of 350lb. lady heffers to sit on your hood and you could see if you like the look, including the hood dents!!!! I'll give you a yell tomorrow.

And, oh yea, it could be possible for YOU to drive around with a tool that is used to remove springs,,, after all, we know a guy who doesn't have passing gear!!!!!!!!!!!

I know what type of spring clamps you are talking about as I bought a set a long time ago(20 years). My experience with them was not positive. I thought the car rode terrible and it was difficult to adjust each side the same . Go with 1 inch drop coils and I am sure you will be happy. :)

Thanks for the replies:
I found the parts I was looking for , but there is no way to get them into the springs and if I did I couldnt tighten the bolts.
So I guess I will take them back, I just wanted to use them to see if I liked the drop and the amount of drop I wanted?
I wasn't going to leave them for any amount of time.
Also I have a ramp leading into my garage so I cant go to low or Ill hit my headers.
Yes, I know Mike maybe only one 350 lb Heffer, does that = 1/2" do you know the ratio?

T.C.