What would be the best thing to do when lowering my front end 2 inches, drop spindles or springs?

 

Welcome, to the Club, Big Wave
Springs, if spindles used then the threat of wheel rubbing a component.

 

Springs.

 

yea I'm putting a 16inch wheel on it, didn't think about the wheels rubbing with spindles so springs it is and thanks for the welcome Everett

 

Any help. Tire hitting fender...putting it back together after restoration and when i put the fender on hitting tires ,P235/60R15" TA's !!!

I have 2" drop spins and new stock springs

 

Hey guys,
I know I'm late to the party, but was wondering (now that I'm not going to use dropped spindles) I am going to upgrade to tubular upper & lower control arms. I've seen "some" lowers with a 2" dropped pocket for the spring. Are they worth it? Or just get a good set and get the lowered (stiffer) springs?


I'm getting closer to doing phase 1 of the car with the front end work. Including disc brakes. I've got some nice replacement heads, intake & carb, distrib & header exhaust to put on and enjoy for the next year before phase 2 (drop in my big block).


I was just wondering on the control arm issue since I just learned yesterday that the spindles are not the way to go on the Camaros.


Thanks

 

Just how low is too low on the front end of a '67 ? is 2", 3", 4" too low?
I'd love to go 235/45/17s up front & 275s in the rear ... so just trying to see what's up. I'd like the top of the tires even with the fender lip of fenders. ?????

 

I found when I put 2'' drop spindles and drop springs with tubular control arms...Im TOO low on P235/60R15" TA's tires.

You might get away with low profile tires

 

Timeandmoney,
Thanks for sharing. I'm thinking (in my head) that I can get away with the 2" dropped spindles and a 1" stiffer lowered spring since I'm going to a 17" wheel. Maybe an 18" but I can get a great deal right now on some 17" tires 225/40s & 275/40s --- I'd LOVE to run a 245/45 & 275/45 but I don't want ANY chance to rub. Oh well, I guess I'll find out soon.