Front springs opinion.

[Jeff Dodson]

I'm pretty sure these are the brand and control arms the P.O. put on my 72.... I am trying to lift it back up to where it needs to be. I'm thinking about putting Front springs for a BIG BLOCK.... I believe it has lowering springs now or the Lower control arms are the deep spring pockets. 

Would the BB Springs lift it up to where it should be... its not a BB CAR...

Edited June 16, 2024 by Jeff Dodson
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[S.Maug]

love it!!

[DragCat]

From the pic I like the stance 

[Jeff Dodson]

But the front is mushy, I'd like it up  about 1 - 2 inches., real old school hotrod style

[Rob Peters]

In reality, your front is veclose to "Stock" height, maybe an inch low.  The rear is a bit high for a "Stock" appearance. 

I don't think replacing the control arms is necessary to change the front height.  Someone here may be able to suggest  different springs or shocks to eliminate the mushy ride.

rob

[420ponies]

Small Block springs from Moog should do the trick (stock 350 W/air). I have the same lowers you show (pocket) but I cut 1 1/2 coils off mine to get the stance I like . Right now with the BBC in it ,I measured from the ground up to the center of the wheel opening is 24 1/2" LOW !! I think my main frame under the car id around 4" of clearance. Mind you I like the lookout changing over to coil-overs soon. I'll send you the MOOG part number. 

[Jeff Dodson]

13 hours ago, DragCat said:

From the pic I like the stance 

 

2 hours ago, Rob Peters said:

In reality, your front is veclose to "Stock" height, maybe an inch low.  The rear is a bit high for a "Stock" appearance. 

I don't think replacing the control arms is necessary to change the front height.  Someone here may be able to suggest  different springs or shocks to eliminate the mushy ride.

rob

The Control arms have already been changed.  I am looking to put it back up about 2 inches. I already did the rears

[Jeff Dodson]

I guess I never update. I did get the 2 inch taller springs and it put it back up where it's suppose to be... now to get rid of the cheap weak DURALAST FRONT SHOCKS someone put on...