1970 Chevelle LS6 - Page 2

**SS427** · #1 03-04-2021, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dustinm

What I believe they are trying to do here is have the bushings at a neutral state/ ride height when tightening.

You are correct they will wear out faster if bound up on install, but with these cars even if they cheat them are they going to see enough miles to even break in?

That is correct. Tighten when the chassis is fully assembled with no body but pulled down to it's ride height. When the body is lowered onto the chassis it 'should' settle at its neutral position. Would tightening be better after the car is on the frame? Yes but it is VERY hard to get at the two bolts above the muffler. Also, the factory set the ride height on the chassis before the body was mounted from everything I have read so I am only repeating what was done originally.

**Damien** · #2 03-05-2021, 12:37 AM

I tried 2 other sets of front springs for my Chevelle before trying the set of 2" lowered fronts springs I had sitting on the shelf for 3 years.
Never thought they would be the answer but I think it's pretty close.

**Jamess113** · #3 03-04-2021, 08:24 PM

I have been using Hotchkis 2" and 3" drop springs to get a nice ride height. This Judge has a 2"drop spring.

SPEEDYB · #4 03-09-2021, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Jamess113

I have been using Hotchkis 2" and 3" drop springs to get a nice ride height. This Judge has a 2"drop spring.

Looks great

**Postsedan** · #5 03-05-2021, 07:50 AM

Well Done Damien

Dan

four5four · #6 03-05-2021, 01:21 PM

What would be the accepted "correct" height from ground to bottom of fender, with stock tires and rims for 1970 SS454. Any difference for 1971-72 SS454 . Thanks

x33rs · #7 03-08-2021, 01:34 PM

If it helps Rick, the last few cars I've done I used Coil Spring Specialties and have been very happy with their coil springs and ride heights.

Larry

Lee Stewart · #8 03-26-2021, 09:19 PM

Additional weight (lbs.) for added options: 1971 Chevelle SS 454:

AC = 106
P/S = 30
P/B = 11
PDB = 57
AM Radio = 9
Console (M) = 10
Console (A) = 17
4 speed = 5
TH400 = 48
Stereo Radio = 14

four5four · #9 03-28-2021, 07:56 PM

Mine is 26.5 inches floor to bottom of front wheel opening moulding with original springs, bushings and repo F60X15 bias ply on factory 15x7 rims at 29 psi on my 1971 SS454 El Camino M22 bench seat, no AC. Rear varies of course due to air shocks on El Camino, but I like a level stance. I think it sits okay, maybe slightly low due to age, always thought 27 inches might be what the as from factory height would have been, but who knows.

Calix Lee · #10 03-29-2021, 04:21 AM

She is indeed a classic beaute. I have always been a fan of old cars.

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