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Old 02-23-2012, 02:22 AM
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Originally Posted by uneasyrider View Post
I'm not sure I want to lower the car too much. I have 3.5" collectors and I don't want them dragging anymore then they have to. If I leave the bushings in the "standard" position will this add a little clearance? By the way, I have electric fans so I won't have any clearance problem there. I'm just worried about rubbing the tires shown and dragging the exhaust too much.
My 75 Formula in stock for had a stance almost EXACTLY as your picture.
It had too much gap for me. I have the original 15" Rally Rims.
After all the spring changes I went through after rebuilding teh suspension, in the end the GT springs and the solids in the "wedged" position brought the car down 1 3/4 inch from stock. Was perfect for the 1 day I had them and my 245/60/15s on. I drove it to the store and got 255's and it rubbed. Dave had warned me... Now with the spacers in it is perfect again and looks great.

The solids in the "lower" position might add 1/2 inch more slam.. Not a lot I would guess.
It handles great now with these and the Koni's. I, like 535 Tall Deck, use it as my Daily. But having felt this, now I can see where the comp springs would be great too. (Stiffer), maybe they won't lower the car as much as the GT springs from what I have seen.

You should try the Comp kit. It'll give you handling but may leave you a little more clearance.

I am using all new PTFB steering parts with stock Control Arms with new rubber bushings.

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