I think you’d be happy with a set of Global west springs at all 4 corners. The spring rates are much more appropriate for the weight of these cars and they only lower the car about an inch. It won’t look “lowered” but the stance just has a bit more attitude.
I wouldn’t worry about tubular control arms. Keep your stockers and just make sure there have good quality bushings in them.
Pair the springs with a quality shock like a Bilstien HD or a Koni Classic. Add a .5” tall upper ball joint and a more modern alignment.
You’ll heavily cut down on your expense and you’ll probably be pretty surprised how well the car will ride and handle when you haven’t re-engineered the whole thing but just tuned it a bit better.
If your steering gear and linkages are lose, rebuild those. You can go to a modern gear if you want a bit heavier steering feel.
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-Jason
1969 Pontiac Firebird
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