what coil spring

[all_about_cars]

Replaced front coils on my 69 camaro last year with a set from heartbeat city #3955711-el. The car sits to low for what I would like. I have 14x7 torque thrust and they rub front fender. Any suggestions? I also replaced the rear at same time with the correct multi leaf. I like the rear and would like the front sitting correct. 1969 camaro v8 4 speed p/s p/b no a/c but is an rs. Thanks Eddie

[Lynn]

Some good discussions on spring selection for a first gen camaro over at camaros.org.

Sounds like you need to raise it up more than a 1/2 inch. However, if you think 1/2 inch would do it for you, I would suggest a pair of these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1964-81-CHEVELLE...r#ht_2095wt_854

I have a pair in my car. Needed them to fine tune. I used a pair of springs out of a big block El Camino, then cut off either one or two coils (sorry, can't remember as i did that in 1977). I still have the original Z/28 springs, but they sit a little high for my taste. However, I can put them back in any time I want. That is why I cut up the El Camino springs.

The 3/8 spacer will take the overall height up about 1/2 inch.
If you need to go higher, I would suggest finding someone who has a car that sits how you like, and see what spring they used.

Good luck.

[enio45]

talk to the guys at eaton springs, tell them what you want to do and what height your looking for and they will make them for you....I did 3 sets for a 68Z, from several vendors including HBC and no one is sure what they are sending you....very frustrating event for me, eaton , one converstation and they nailed it.

nothing special, just stock ride height...how hard can that be?

[Salvatore]

you would think not to hard by now Ed wouldn't you? They all had plenty of time to get it right.

[Lynn]

You are correct, Sam, you would think this would be easy, but I have heard the same stories for 20 + years. And it isn't just getting the height correct. The height can be right, but the spring rate too soft, and it doesn't handle well at all.

[all_about_cars]

Thanks guys I appreciate your abvice. I was lucky to be at the street rod nats this weekend here in town and talked to Eaton in person. They were very helpful. Hopefully second times a charme. Thanks Eddie

[enio45]

Glad it worked out - so far!

[firstgenaddict]

Bob Harris (Camaro Specialties) has springs for all four corners now, he guarantees the car will sit correctly if you provide him with the model and options.

James

[BARRY]

I did the same thing bought 1969 Camaro hg springs for a 427 car.. from heart beat car sits on the ground

[miket1]

It looks like the front needs to be raised at least an inch, the rear looks pretty good