Well, after completing the rear, i have found out that the previous owner used some taller rear springs. Now the front sits a bit lower than the rear. And the front springs are already 30+ years old, and i want the front to sit lower than the rear (don't want to cut coils either). I have CC501 rear springs (looks sweet if the front was lower), has anyone used Eibach progressive lowering front springs with stock height rears? PICS?!? smile.gif

Anyway after redoing the whole rear suspension is is TOTALLY solid its great, can't wait to do the front.

ALSO!!! Has anyone installed hotchkis 1" lowering springs in the front with a smallblock and taken ground to fenderlip measurements??

I installed the Hotchkis front springs on my 67 and they sit great. I'm not at the house to be able to measure the height, but it sits about like the old springs sat, mabe even a half inch lower, but the handling difference has got me sold on Hotchkis. As far as drivability, even though they're as low or lower, the car never bottoms out or rubs the fenders like it used to. I'm saving up to install their rear springs when the 3.73 posi 12 bolt goes in. My dad recently replaced the front springs in his 68 Camaro with "stock" height and strength springs and the car looks like it's constantly driving up hill. He's getting the Hotchkis springs this winter when we do a disc brake upgrade. Another good thing about the hotchkis springs is that they can be installed without a sring compressor. Just put 'em in, install the shock, and jack up the control arm to tighten the ball joints. Definitely the best suspension upgrade I've done.

Ditto to what ChrisP said about the Hotchkis springs. I like a firm ride, but not harsh. Hotchkis achieves that and more. Handling improvements over stock springs are awesome. I just installed Hotchkis 1" lowering springs on my '71 Chevelle (I have B-body 12" brakes as well) front/rear and all I can say is they ROCK! Perfect stance IMO and ride quality is great. I'll take a measurement from the spindle center to the fender lip. This will take the different size tire variable out of the equation. I don't have internet access at home so I'll call another TCer to post for me ;)

Here are my front measurements with the Hotchkis 1" lowering springs. I measured from the center of the spindle to the peak of the fender opening arch. Both sides measured 13 3/4". I'm running a small block. I didn't measure the rear, but can if you need that figure as well.

Hope this helps!