i want to lower the leaf springs on my 79 camaro, but i was curious if anyone knew a way to do it without having to buy a spring kit. any suggestions would be appreciated!


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79 Camaro Berlinetta,
350, 4bbl, a3, chrome cragars, fully restored.

 

I know that on my S-10 you can take a leaf out to lower it, not sure about the f-body though. Don't see why you couldn't.



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1981 Pontiac FB originally V6, converted to SBC (HEI), Performer RPM, Holley 750 Vac Sec., Chrome Dress up, True Duals

 

That might work but you may want to find out if that would result in axle hop problems under hard acceleration. Do you have any chassis shops in your area? They may be able to provide some advice. Also if you lower it you will need have your alignment checked. On some cars if you lower them to far the suspension geometry is screwed. New springs may be the better way to go?

 

You want to look into lowering blocks. These cost around $40 and will drop your car from 1/2" to 2+" depending on what you want to deal with, stuff like pinion angle and the relationship of the driveshaft to the rear axle - which is how you can bounce the tires and break the rear end if you over do it.

 

I'm not sure how that car is ste up, but I've seen it where you mount the axle ontop of the leaf spring instead of under. that should lower it the hight of the axle tube

 

the axle already is on top of the springs....

cheap way, lowering blocks (but probably only adding traction problems)
better way, new springs...

 

dont try to lower the back of the car without changing springs. the lowering springs and hardware provide a stock or better ride quality, and they will last alot longer than blocks or something. or you could take the really cheap way out and fill up the trunk witha bunch of s*@t.

 

Springs is the best way to go in the long run along with new hardware. We sell global west 1 inch drop leaf springs for 360 dollars, my cost is cheaper since I'm a employee, so I could get you a deal if you are in driving range. Because I was going to drop my camaro in the rear a inch then two inches in the front. Then put a set of 16's of torgue thrust II wheels. Dunno what size tire I will eb able to run though. We have one inch drop springs for the front too, by global west but they are around 150 dollars. But you can get stock replacements for around 70 dollars or less and just cut them a little bit. But remeber don't cut too much off cause your car will ride all funky.