Lowering a 67Camaro

[olskooljr]

I want to lower my 67 Camaro. I know I can get 2-inch lowering springs for the front, but I'm not sure about what is the most cost-effective way to lower the rear. Any suggestions? Is it possible with leaf springs or would they need to be converted?

[awr68]

You could use some blocks to lower the rear...but that's not my first choice!

I would use a 2" or 3" drop spring....my choice being the 3".

[Spiffav8]

I highly recommend a 3" drop leaf!!!!!!! Seems that everyone that went with the 2" hasn't been happy. When I replaced the ones on the bucket I went with Global West and would recommend them to anyone.

Be sure to post up some before and after pictures for us!

Oh.....what wheels are you running and how wide are they? Maybe you should post up a pic now.

[Spiffav8]

Ok...I did a search and found some pictures. For sure you need the 3" drop springs. But I suppose that all depends on how low you really want to go. Which front springs are you planning to use?

Here's a pic of the results I got from a 2" drop spring and yes I would have liked it to get just a bit lower.

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/67OZ/Picture030.jpg

Hope it helped.

[dlouie87]

Ok...I did a search and found some pictures. For sure you need the 3" drop springs. But I suppose that all depends on how low you really want to go. Which front springs are you planning to use?

Here's a pic of the results I got from a 2" drop spring and yes I would have liked it to get just a bit lower.

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/67OZ/Picture030.jpg

Hope it helped.

Curtis,

I was wondering if you can help me out with posting your suspension modification list? I love the stance and I'm trying to figure it out for my 67 too.

-Dan

[olskooljr]

Spiffav8, thanx for the pics. Yea I think another inch in the rear would be cool. Where can I order 3inch drop leaf springs? And should i go with 2 or 3 in the front? I attached a couple of pics. I was thinking about DSE or ordering something from jegs.

[olskooljr]

By the way, the wheels are billet specialties, 17x8 in front and 18x9.5 in the rear

[Spiffav8]

Curtis,

I was wondering if you can help me out with posting your suspension modification list? I love the stance and I'm trying to figure it out for my 67 too.

-Dan

Dan,

No problem.

Global West L2-CAT5 leaf springs
Global West S-13 Front coil springs
Global West upper control arms
Global West sub-frame connectors
ATS Tall Spindles
Bilstien Shocks
Hotchkis sway bars

Now...more importantly what would I change.

If I where to stay with leaf springs I would use the L3-CAT5 springs from Global West and a different front coil spring. One with a higher spring rate. The S-13's are great but I had to trim them to get the ride height I wanted and that caused a minor rub issue on big bumps at higher speeds. Also I do not like the Global West Sub Frame Connectors. I would use DSE or if I did stick with GW then I would recommend using the convertible ones. They do the exact same thing but route a bit different and don't block the spring pocket.

Any other questions??

[Spiffav8]

Spiffav8, thanx for the pics. Yea I think another inch in the rear would be cool. Where can I order 3inch drop leaf springs? And should i go with 2 or 3 in the front? I attached a couple of pics. I was thinking about DSE or ordering something from jegs.

Bad Ass ride!

Not sure which of our site sponsors carries GW. I bought all my parts from ATS as they where local at the time. Here's the link for the GW site.

http://www.globalwest.net/global_west_dealer_and_distridut.htm

As for your front springs. I would recommend measuring from the highest point in the front fender to the top of the tire. See how much of an opening you have and go from there. Then it all depends on what spring rate you get as to how much they will drop. What engine do you have?

[MODO Innovations]

Ok...I did a search and found some pictures.

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/67OZ/Picture030.jpg

Hope it helped.

Curtis, this is one of my favorite 67's. Can you post more pics if you have them?
What are the specs on the wheels?
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Spiffav8]

Curtis, this is one of my favorite 67's. Can you post more pics if you have them?
What are the specs on the wheels?
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Sure....sorry not trying to jack your thread olskooljr. :lol:

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/67OZ/Picture027.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/67OZ/Picture013.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/67OZ/Picture061.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/67OZ/Picture037.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/67OZ/IMG_1004.jpg

The wheels are iForged "Astra" 18x8 front (5.00" backspace) and 18x10 rear wheels (5.50" backspace) Nitto NT55 tires, 245 wide fronts, 285 rears.

By the way...I am going to need another set of those pedals for my next car. ;)

[dlouie87]

So curtis,

Your rear end is only lowered 1 1/4'' with the CAT-5?

[Spiffav8]

So curtis,

Your rear end is only lowered 1 1/4'' with the CAT-5?


At first it was about that. After it sat for awhile it was more like 1.5 to 1 3/4".

Here's a list and the part numbers for everything I used.

GW Tubular upper control arms w/ del-a-lum bushings
CTA-79A

Lower control arm del-a-lum bushings 1013

L-2CAT5 performance leaf springs (road racing shackles included)

GW Mono to multi leaf conversion kit 1035

DSE stock lower shock plates L/R 040302R, 040302L

Stock Replacement U-bolts 7/16" 20x6 3/4 w/nuts 040703

[olskooljr]

Bad Ass ride!

Not sure which of our site sponsors carries GW. I bought all my parts from ATS as they where local at the time. Here's the link for the GW site.

http://www.globalwest.net/global_west_dealer_and_distridut.htm

As for your front springs. I would recommend measuring from the highest point in the front fender to the top of the tire. See how much of an opening you have and go from there. Then it all depends on what spring rate you get as to how much they will drop. What engine do you have?

Right now it has a 400SB chevy motor in it. Do you think 2" drop springs from DSE would be enough?

[olskooljr]

Sure....sorry not trying to jack your thread olskooljr. :lol:

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/67OZ/Picture027.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/67OZ/Picture013.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/67OZ/Picture061.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/67OZ/Picture037.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/67OZ/IMG_1004.jpg

The wheels are iForged "Astra" 18x8 front (5.00" backspace) and 18x10 rear wheels (5.50" backspace) Nitto NT55 tires, 245 wide fronts, 285 rears.

By the way...I am going to need another set of those pedals for my next car. ;)


It's cool. I didnt mind seeing more pix myself. Did you need to have the rear minitubbed to get the 10 inch wheel on there?

[dlouie87]

It's cool. I didnt mind seeing more pix myself. Did you need to have the rear minitubbed to get the 10 inch wheel on there?

it's not mini tubbed.... At least I dont think so.

[Moabdude]

I almost bought that car of you last year Curtis.....

I have Airride. Adjust it just the way you want it.:thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Gorgeous cars guys!!
Very nice.:thumbsup:

[Hotchkis]

http://www.hotchkis.net/_uploaded_files/69_camaro_3_f_r_drop.jpg

If you want a dramatic difference, I second the suggestion for 3" drop kits. Hotchkis now offers a full 3" drop TVS (http://www.hotchkis.net/6769_camaro_firebird_sport_leaf_springs_3_drop.htm l) with springs, leaf springs and sway bars for the perfect stance and improved handling.

All the lowering springs are also available individually. For a closer to stock ride height, we offer a 2" drop kit for both front and rear.

http://www.hotchkis.net/_uploaded_files/dan_peggys_67_camaroslideshows8slide_15_image.jpg