Thread: Suggestions wanted!

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I would like to lower my 1968 Chevelle (big block) and make it look and handle more like a "pro-touring" car. My plans are to get some 5-spoke 17 or 18 inch rims and drop the car down to get it a sporty stance. This would be my first suspension project on the car, so I'd like some of your opinions/knowledge on this subject.

I'd like mine to sit a little bit lower in the rear than the one in this picture, but this is pretty close to the look I'm after...

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...9/794855_2.jpg

I assume those wheels are 16" or 17", so the wheels would be a little larger too.

Would lowering springs and new shocks give me the look I'm after? Do you recommend any specific type/brand? Do I need drop-spindels to achieve the look I'm after? What is the advantage of coil-over shocks (if any) and would they be appropriate for this project?

I'm just looking for a starting point and any tips or suggestions would be appreciated.

I would suggest registering here and here.....do some looking around at the threads in the suspension area for a-body stuff you'll find all you need to know +some

www.pro-touring.com

www.lateral-g.net

the people on the second one are a little more layed back but I am a member at both of them

Travis B.,

Thanks for the tips, I'll check out those sites today...

the QA custom coil over kit for the front will get it low is adjustable to and i would run them in the back