[prorange]

looking to lower my 55 150,i have 6 cyl.springs in front and have a 283 in the car.it sits 8" from the back of the front fender.my question is if i get lowreing springs would it make that much diference or should i spend my money on drop spindals. the car rides great just want to lower a bit

 

[wraplock]

When I removed the 6 cyl from my car and installed the V8 the front end of the car rose up about 1and1/2"-2". The six cylinder motor is heavier than the V8. I know you think I'm crazy but it's a fact. V8 spings will lower the front of the car if your running a V8 and currently have 6 cyl springs installed.

Don

 

[NHRAmike57]

if you want to keep the same ride quality and not lose spring travel and possibly bottom out..buy the dropped spindles

 

[prorange]

i have disc brakes already in the front does mean that when i get drop spindals do i need to get other brakets for the calapers or can i use the same ones

 

[Rick_L]

The 6 cylinder engine only weighs 30 pounds more than the stock V8.

More important, the Powerglide weighs 95 pounds more than the manual 3 speed.

So you can see the transmission weight is far more important.