prayers1 153 Report post Posted March 28, 2015 After installing new coil springs last year, I found out that the Company sent the wrong ones. Instead of dismantling the front end that took weeks to build, I decided to add coil spring spacers and salvage my 1st Summer with it. The Company agreed to exchange for the correct ones, they just need to know how many more inches to go up. Now I need to determine that sweet spot, between the fender apex and the top of the tire. Without the spacers the car sits, 23 5/8†ground to fender apex with 215/65/15 tires. as seen in the 1st photo. The second photo is at 24 5/8" and the third is 25/5/8". IMO, I think 25" sweet spot. What do you all think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuckeyeDemon 211 Report post Posted March 28, 2015 #3 at least. the car looks like something is broken in the first and second. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prayers1 153 Report post Posted March 28, 2015 Yeah it does, but it's not. So, your thinking to the top of the tire? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuckeyeDemon 211 Report post Posted March 28, 2015 picture #3 at least (in other words, 3 looks the best of what you posted). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barnett468 418 Report post Posted March 28, 2015 . yes photo 3 but the rear is around 1/1/2 inch to high . . looks like a 16 year old kids car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b1002 10 Report post Posted March 29, 2015 Yep photo 3 Car looks great What paint color is that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prayers1 153 Report post Posted March 29, 2015 Number 3 is with the apex of the fender on top of the tire. IMO, I thought it looked a little too high. I thought to bring the fender down about 1/2" below the top of the tire. I don't always know what looks best, so I'm asking you guys for your opinion . Paint is a 2 stage, 2012 Chrysler Deep Cherry Red. Here's another shot of the fender on top of the tire, picture #3. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fordguy69 24 Report post Posted March 29, 2015 That last pic looks great. I always kind of like the gap to be the same front and rear. As b1002 said, that is a really sharp color. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barnett468 418 Report post Posted March 29, 2015 . i would still drop the rear around 1". also, i would leave the front around 5/16" - 3/8" high because the springs will settle a bit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SA69mach 39 Report post Posted March 29, 2015 #3 for sure. Good looking car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zudman 11 Report post Posted March 29, 2015 #3 here also..IMO, I would leave it alone.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glenn83 19 Report post Posted March 29, 2015 I really like #2, but I think the rear would need to be lower as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
det0326 179 Report post Posted March 29, 2015 as everyone else #3 looks good like that stance. Prayers you said they sent you the wrong springs do you know the lb/in? Just curious because I am about to assemble mine an am going with a Moog 8534 and can't remember exactly but they were 420 lb/in I think and was wondering if they might be too soft. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prayers1 153 Report post Posted March 29, 2015 I thought the trend was to have a lower stance just to cover the wheel, but it appears that most are saying to keep it at the tire height. Yes I do need to account for settling which I haven't thought about. Do you all think I should get a set that is 1/2" taller than I want????? Dave, I went through EATON Detroit Springs,313-963-3839. I tried to order per lbs and it kinda pissed the guy off ( I've should of know then) He said they have all the cars specs from the factory and know exactly what I'm needing. He also said that if it doesn't work they'll exchange it (Yeah easy said then done). I have the Cleveland with the iron heads and the Awning suspension drop which I told them. Anyway they now have a reference point with the set that's in there now. My order was: spring set part #MC 1252, with Isolators CA FRI200. Here's what Moog says about yours. Free Height 14.69 Installed Height 11.00 Load lbs 1578 Spring rate lbs per inch 428 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuckeyeDemon 211 Report post Posted March 29, 2015 I thought the trend was to have a lower stance just to cover the wheel, but it appears that most are saying to keep it at the tire height. I think there is a slight trend to lower the cars. however, lowering just the front with a big rake seems more like the 70's or 80's trend (e.g. shakles and rear tires outside of wheelwells). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prayers1 153 Report post Posted March 30, 2015 Buckeye- In your opinion, where do you like the tires to sit in relation to the 1/4's and fenders? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tommyjack 15 Report post Posted March 30, 2015 #1. I like the pro stock look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebliss 10 Report post Posted March 31, 2015 What size are the rear tires? Picture three is best look but rear does look a little high...but a portion of that could also be rear tire size Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gomach1 12 Report post Posted April 1, 2015 Pic 3, and 1" lowering blocks out back Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MustangBobby 28 Report post Posted April 2, 2015 I like #2 with the rear a little lower. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prayers1 153 Report post Posted April 2, 2015 In the picture the rear tires are 275/60/15. I'm changing to 295/50/15. I know that the 1/4 lip will hit so I'll have to change to stiffer leaf springs. I haven't figured on what rear leafs to get. I trying to get the front done 1st. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
