So as the title implies, I am starting to think the "small block no a/c springs" i purchashed as exactly the same as the big block springs that were on my car when i bought it. Without the front sheetmetal on and just the motor in, its obviously pointed upwards, but when we bolted on the fender just how it is became even more apparent (pics available). So im just wondering, how high should the front be with the hood, other fender and front on measured from anywhere i assume... since those will add a bit more weight. The car has no A/C or heat btw.

I also assume they will settle a bit, but atm the upper control arm is pointed down, and it really seems like its not compressing the spring much at all. We really REALLY dont wanna have to change the springs again, but we will if we must. and if so where can i get springs that will be what they are said to be

Thx!

 

I've been through this routine on a few cars, but not a 1st gen Camaro. I think it's a combination of things.

1. These cars rode "nose up" to begin with from day one.

2. New front springs are gonna take some time to settle (figure maybe 1/2-1" over time)

3. Make sure there's no binding in the control arm bushings. Leave them loose until you have the whole front end put together and sitting on the ground, and driven around just a bit in a parking lot. Then tighten them up. They can bind up if you install it with the suspension in full droop when you tighten them down

4. Your old rear springs have probably sagged wth age, making the front end appear even higher than normal.

End of the day..... the front springs are probably still too tall. I haven't found a set yet for an older car that couldn't stand to have 1/2 a coil lopped off it right out of the box just for good measure.

 

thx for the reply, i went out of my way to make sure they were the correct ones, so im still hoping they are. I didnt know about the control arm bushing thing though so i will try that since there is still plenty to put back on. When we get new wheels, and I have lots of more $$ i think im just gonna have it lowered on all 4 corners.