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#324498 10/31/19 04:41 PM
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Hi
I have been restoring my 67 coupe for many years. I fitted a Hotchkiss TVS suspension designed for small block Chevy engine, my car has a 400 Pontiac. There website states this kit also works with a 400 motor.
My problem is the front end sits very low and the back end very high, I have not tightened all the suspension bolts fully yet. I took it for a short test drive at the weekend (first drive for years) and the outside of the front tyres are hitting the inner wells. The wheels at the moment are 15 x 7 with 235/60/15 tyres I have measured the back spacing on the wheels and think it is 4”.
I am going to get new wheels for the car at the end of the restoration but am worried about the rubbing. Do you think I will need to change the springs or is there a spacer I could fit. The care still needs all the glass and interior fitting so more weight to go on them yet.
I will try and add a couple of pics.
Thanks for any advice
Mark.
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Hotchkiss ride height Kellico 10/31/19 08:41 PM
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