Where can I get some springs to lower the front end on a 69 by about 2 inches? I've looked but have had no luck.

Thanks and later,
Zappa1

Hotchkis (sp?) makes some. I've got a set on my car, and have had no problems. I think I got them from Classic Industries or one of the other main restoration parts companies.

Max, I think Hotchkiss is correct , and Andy here in Houston, i think has those on his 67....not sure if different...
try him/...I`ll pm you his email..

Eaton Detroit Spring Company

http://www.eatonsprings.com/

A lot more choices then one part number. I'm running a 2" drop on my 68 Firebird currently. (1" in the rear using their leafs)

They will ask you questions like: What engine are you running?, Whether you have PS, PB or AC, what kind of ride quality do you want, etc. They've purchased the stock blueprints for our Firebirds from GM so they can do the stock equivalent also.

Zappa, I have the Hotchkis -2" springs on my '69 convertible. They're a shorter spring made from a stout stock. They give a very nice ride.

I purchased them thru Jeg's. Their part # 515-1906F $151.99. They have gone up in price since I got them. But what hasn't gone up in price.

how about cutting the spring by one inch to get the same effect?

Thanks.

Drew. I've thought about that, but 1 of my springs is in pretty bad shape and I'm not really sure of how to go about cutting them and assuring that everything would be even.

Later,
Max

depends on how tall ea coil is, you need to cut one FULL coil...so spring end lands in "pocket"

Also it's not good to use a cutting torch to remove that coil. Heat tempers the spring.

Zappa,

Sent you a PM.

Tom

I put the Hotchkiss 2" drop coils in the front and a 1.5" drop in the back. The car sits really nice and looks good, but I have some shock tuning in my near future. Those springs paired up with the KYB gas-adjust shocks is way too stiff. It rides like a go-kart. The rear springs were stiff to begin with. I could barely bounce the rear end w/o the shock. With the shock installed, I can't hardly budge it. The front isn't much better. I installed the top mount of the shock and needed a jack to compress it to mount the bottom.

But the stance is perfect. I am running 245/50 R17 in the rear and 225/50 R17 in the front.