RE: [Chevelle-list] Hotchkis springs

[Ron Sparks]

Will my Baer Track setup bolt to the Fat Man spindles? I was looking in the Baer catalog and it appears they sell a Baer modified Superior 2" drop spindle for my setup.   I think you're right on the sagging. With one side done, you can push down on the upgraded side and feel how much stiffer the springs are as opposed to the other side. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Clint Hooper Sent: Monday, May 30, 2005 11:15 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Hotchkis springs All else being equal,the Hotchkis springs would lower the car. But,your original springs have sagged some which cancelled out the drop. You have a couple ways to go here to lower that 66. Either install the Fat Man tall spindles which will lower the car around 1 7/8" or have Coil Spring Specialties build you a pair of 2" lowering springs. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Ron Sparks yeah I new that the brakes won't effect hight - and I was afraid that they wouldn't fit B-Body spindles..   The springs are Hotchkis #1916F   "Lower your GM A-Body 1" Below stock ride height to give it the right look, with an aggressive stance and a lower center of gravity. Our springs provide a firm, but not harsh ride. Each gray powder coated spring is precision wound using the highest quality steel. Specs: 1" Lowered Front 500 lb/in, Motor: Big Block Applications: GM A-Body" I'll check out the Fat Man spindles.   thanks! From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Clint Hooper Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2005 10:26 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Hotchkis springs It should go without saying but the Baer brake kit has nothing to do with the ride height. Who made those front springs? Stock height or lowered? You need to install both sides and drive the car some to let it settle a little bit. Remember that your old springs have most likely sagged and if you installed stock height new springs,the car will probably sit higher than with the old units. If it were my car,I would pass on the B-body spindle change. Order some Fat Man Fab taller A-body spindles,instead. No,the Baer brake kit you have will not fit B-body spindles. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Ron Sparks Just looking fr some insights...   I just installed new a new spring and Baer disc on one side (driver) of my '66, but I'm not getting the drop I was expecting. I've got a big block (iron heads)  so I ordered the big block springs. The Baer kit was a bolt on to the factory drum spindals. It measures 15 1/2 inches from the floor to the bottom of the front bumper (the hood is off, but it shouldn't matter that much). Maybe it will drop a bit more once I get the other side done, but I doubt it.   Should/can I swap to B body (or aftermarket) spindals? Does anyone know if my baers will bolt on ok? Or should I cut the springs or order the ones for the bb with aluminum heads (though long term I plan on getting a set of new heads)?     Other news- my tremec 5 speed is in route! Can't wait to get my hands on that thing. Herb, thanks for the play-by-play on your web site. It's given me a good idea of what I'm getting into.   Ron