Over the weekend I installed a new set of Hotchkis 1" lowering spings in my 70 elky... Most people install lowering springs to drop their car- I actually installed these to RAISE the car :D

My car had stock springs that had 2 coils cut by the previous owner- It sat super low- i had to run 25" front tires, and the drivers side tire STILL got tore up from rubbing the inner fender... I have shorty headers and it STILL Dragged the pipes on every speed bump... :mad:
Here are the results:Before (http://www.clubhotrod.com/photopost/data/500/489Mvc-008s-med.jpg) --- After (http://www.clubhotrod.com/photopost/data/500/489dsc00241-med.jpg)

I have a bunch of other new pics showing the new stance in my members album here too if you want to have a look: Ben's Album (http://www.elcaminocentral.com/modules.php?set_albumName=albun23&op=modload&name=Gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php)

Anyway- I'm very happy with the results. Not nearly as high in the nose as the stock springs would have made it- only about 1 1/2" higher than before. No more dragging the pipes & rubbing the tires. :cool: Exactly the muscle car stance i was looking for.

I expect it to drop another 1/2" or so over the next month as the springs settle, but i hope it doesn't drop too much more as I really like the way it sits now.

As for the process of removing & installing the springs? DAMN what a PITA- now i know why the shop i checked out wanted to charge me $200 to install them! But- It was a good learning experience, and now i can say i know how to remove and install springs. :P
:) :) :) :)

And 200$ in your pocket....

Yes, I agree Ben, it does have a better stance! 8) That's a great looking 70 Elky you have! The two cars I've always dreamed of owning were a 69 SS 427 Camaro and a 70 SS 454 LS6 Chevelle, both the same color as your Elky. Your Elky comes close to topping the list...take good care of that car! I like that 69 Camaro too!

Ben...Looks much better! :cool:

Dan,

As already said...Your car is SO NICE!

The way a car sits is so important in looks 8O but even more important on how it rides. :) Your so right on having to angle on evey speed bump you come across. I have been there before. Your new springs not only will give you the look you want but also able to enjoy your driving even more.

Great job, and great ride! Thanks for the new pic's too!

Just one note...you talked about your front tire "hight" and how tall they were. For anyone who is looking for that lower look I think it is even more important on the choice and size/off-set of the wheel! I think a lot make the mistake of wanting that wider looking outside lip in the wheel that makes them look deeper. After installed and rubbing is there a lot think the tire is to tall when in fact the wheel is to wide. The right wheel off-set is so important on how low your car can sit!

dave

Sorry Ben...Don't know where "Dan" came from? :oops: