Leave well alone. You have changed to tube shocks (which ones?) and to a
heavier anti-roll bar. Try out this set up first and experiment with the
damper settings, starting at a low setting and gradually increasing the
resistance. If you are not satisfied you can always change to heavier
springs, but before you do it may be wise to add an anti-roll bar on the
rear axle or increase the spring rate there. If you do not stiffen up
the rear end the car will get very understeered.
Do not lower it for street use, it is already low by any standard
looking at the damage most original/standard cars have underneath.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL
PG schreef:
> RE: Phase 2 '67 BJ8
>
>
>
> I have rebuilt my front end with Poly bushes, brass adjustable top trunion
> bushes (to go negative camber) and 7/8ths front roll bar and tube shock
> conversion... I am now looking a front springs.
>
>
>
> My understanding is that the stock BJ8 springs are rated about 400 lbs. I
> would like to achieve a responsive "fast road" car and am willing to
> sacrifice some ride for it, but don't want to feel like every pebble on the
> road.
>
>
>
> DW and others sell a variety of rated springs (500lbs, 600lbs, 800lbs and
> 1,000lbs).
>
>
>
> Also, I was planning on lowering the car by approximately 1" using spacers
> between the lower wishbones and shock plates. However, I note that
> shortened springs are also available and am thinking that this might be a
> better route.
>
>
>
> I would be interested in feedback, experiences and comments.
>
>
>
> Thanks
>
> Paul
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