What are your coolest fixes for the 49-52 chev suspentions.

[Kustchops]

I got a 51 fleetline and its just not low enough, I want to lay low and not spend a ton, I dont want a MII, with a four inch block a couple of coils nipped, its ok but I was hoping some neat home brew ideas might be out there. P.S conversion, words of wisdom.?

[Elrusto]

Yeah me too! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[JamesG]

I guess just cut some more coils and put you another 4 inch block back there?

[Kustchops]

So eight inch blocks, sixteen inch tires so the springs dont drag, and stick the lower a arm to the pocket after I cut the snubber off. Augh yes I see, will that change my camber? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[MarkX]

we cut 1/12 coils and put 2" lowered uprights on the front and 3 inch blocks on the back and sits pretty good. rubs a little on the front when I turn ........ but rubb'ns low ride'n! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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So eight inch blocks, sixteen inch tires so the springs dont drag, and stick the lower a arm to the pocket after I cut the snubber off.

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If you want it to "lay low and not spend a ton", that's pretty much it! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

One thing NOT to do: Put 69 Ford 1/2 ton pickup springs on the rear using homemade hangers. Rides good, but you can prolly park your car under the rear bumper on my 52! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

Fatman's dropped spindles for the front aren't too bad. you can do that, then cut the coils a little (if you haven't already), that gets the car low enough that you have to be REAL careful pulling in/out of driveways/parking lots. If you go much lower than that, you'll be dragging the front crossmember on flat ground.