[james.williams22]

Hi Guys, Recently purchased a 1955 Chevy 210 2dr. I need to replace the control arm bushing so I might a well rebuild the front end, springs, poor mans power steering, power disc brakes. The question is: Should I lower the front end a couple inches. I measured the current front end and it is sagging about 1.5 inches. I would like a small amount of rake between the front and back end but don't want the front end so low that I am banging into stuff and I would still like to be able to get underneath the car to change the oil without jacking it up all the time.What are the advantages/disadvantages from your experience

 

[belairdave]

WELCOME

:sign0016: to trifive James:shakehands: :anim_25:with the 55... Later, Dave

 

[GREEN 56]

Hi James and welcome, i used the 2" drop spindel kit from Caldwells it worked out great. Got the disc brake kit and front end kit all @ the same time. Just finished getting it all set up on my 55 bel air and it has a good rake but not too low in front.

 

[belairrudy]

:sign0016: to Trifive James. I lowered my '57 with the 2" drop spindles and I love it. People say that you lose some of your turning radius, which I'm sure is true, but IMO not that noticeable. Also by going with the drop spindles you don't lose ride quality. :tu One thing for sure... you won't be changing your oil w/o jacking up your car though.

 

[GREEN 56]

55 WITH 2 " Drop Spindels

Hi Guys, Recently purchased a 1955 Chevy 210 2dr. I need to replace the control arm bushing so I might a well rebuild the front end, springs, poor mans power steering, power disc brakes. The question is: Should I lower the front end a couple inches. I measured the current front end and it is sagging about 1.5 inches. I would like a small amount of rake between the front and back end but don't want the front end so low that I am banging into stuff and I would still like to be able to get underneath the car to change the oil without jacking it up all the time.What are the advantages/disadvantages from your experience

James heres a picture of my 55 after the changes to the front, just did new shocks on rear nothing else.

 

[james.williams22]

Spindles

Thanks for your input so far. Instead of shorter spindles I was thinking about using the 2" shorter springs. Sounds like everyone else is using the shorter spindles.

 

[james.williams22]

James heres a picture of my 55 after the changes to the front, just did new shocks on rear nothing else.

 

[james.williams22]

The Rake on yours looks perfect

 

[carls 56]

:hello: hi james and welcome. good to have you here. after you do all the work, you will have a better idea of the stance. maybe wait till you see how it looks after its all back together. :stupido2:

 

[anderssonbros]

Hi James and Welcome to TriFive

 

[petes83usa]

Welcome to Trifive James.....:blowtiedb:

 

[hdben]

Welcome, I like the stance it has right now. Advantage of spindles over springs is ride quality, shorter springs equals higher spring rate (stiffer). Wish I could do the spindles myself right now, but all in good time. Good luck.