I have a 79 Camaro Berlinetta and the suspension is in desperate need of replacing. I'm planning on dropping the front an inch along with the rears. I'm not an expert when it comes to suspension so I thought I would ask before I dropped some cash. I have heard good things about KYB and am planning on snatching up this set..

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/KYB-KG4515/ Front strut
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/KYB-KG5526/ Rears
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EIB-3852-120/ Front lowering springs

Anyone have experience with these brands? How do they ride or feel, etc? I'd like to get some bang for the buck but I'm also on a budget.

 

yes, my 31yr old suspension is not in the best of shape, i too am looking for a quality replacement, does anyone know any good brands?

 

Those are great shocks. Not sure about the Eibach springs, or for that matter any springs, as I'd hesitate to toss a set in and then have it end up too low and rubbing the tires.
If your suspension is in "desperate need" then I think the springs and shocks are the frosting on the cake, but not the cake. You'll probably need new ball joints, and control arm bushings, and probably tie rod ends.
If you're taking it apart, then you should really do it all up, or you've wasted a lot of time.

 

I bought this car a couple weeks back and the suspension was completely shot. Bottoms out on any bumps and the front is a little low as if the shocks or perhaps the springs are worn down completely. It makes it impossible to ride around town. I took a look at the ball joints and tie rods they seem to be ok for now. No tears in the boots, no wobbles when driving or anything like that.

Does anyone know the stock ride height of the front? Those eibachs lower the fronts 1 inch and I am worried they might be too low