Best method for lowering my rear

[96bansheepilot]

I have a 72 Dart with an8.75 rear end. I have the super stock Springs that have been moved in board to mini tub the car. The car sits a little higher than I would like so I would like to lower the rear. Only about an inch and a half or two inches. What is the best method of doing this. Please look at the pictures that I am going to post. The Clearance in front of my tire is minimal. If I were to choose the upper rear bolt hole for my front leaf spring mount, it seems the shocks would go back into the gas tank and the shackles may hit the frame in the rear. Any suggestions?

 

[96bansheepilot]

Shock against tank

 

[96bansheepilot]

Front and rear pics

 

[Sedanman]

Lowering block set 1/2 [LB-01] - $25.00 : The Leader In Leaf Spring Innovation, - Calvert Racing

 

[mopowers]

Try the upper front hole and see where it puts your tire. Those shackles look longer than stock too.

 

[searcher1990]

Bend at the knees. haha

 

[ScampMike]

have you tried that upper forward front bracket hole? I bet you'd be surprised with the results

 

[Ben Drinkin]

Are you guys really suggesting he try a different hole???

 

[TrailBeast]

Try the upper front hole and see where it puts your tire. Those shackles look longer than stock too.

Which means you could drill another hole in those and get less height there also.
Upper hole on the front eyes and a new spot on the shackles ought to give you almost 1.5-2 inches.

 

[MOPARMITCH]

Lose Weight....

 

[TrailBeast]

Are you guys really suggesting he try a different hole???

Yea, an upper one vs one of the two down low.

 

[ScampMike]

find a shorter chair - -
@96bansheepilot -- you HAD to know you were going to ed at...

 

[TrailBeast]

find a shorter chair - -
@96bansheepilot -- you HAD to know you were going to ed at...

Fair question though, but still.

 

[MomsDuster]

find a shorter chair - -
@96bansheepilot -- you HAD to know you were going to ed at...

Oh geeze, I was going to be disgruntled if ya'll let this go without at least one

 

[adriver]

I think age will take care of it.
Rears tend to sag.

 

[72Valiant4Door]

Kfc

 

[Leadfoot]

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[Ben Drinkin]

Oh geeze, I was going to be disgruntled if ya'll let this go without at least one

Not a chance!!!

 

[TrailBeast]

I think age will take care of it.
Rears tend to sag.

The car?

 

[diymirage]

just lower the tire pressure

 

[FredS]

The upper hole should do the trick. Did the same on mine. Check your pinion angle after you lower the rear, it will go up, possibly 3degrees.

 

[96bansheepilot]

have you tried that upper forward front bracket hole? I bet you'd be surprised with the results

I'll try it tomorrow if I get a moment. I appreciate it. I'll report back.

 

[ScampMike]

Oh geeze, I was going to be disgruntled if ya'll let this go without at least one

Really? ....see what I did there!!!?? bwaaahahahaha

 

[96bansheepilot]

I think age will take care of it.
Rears tend to sag.

The springs are 3 years old. Not sure it will go much lower.

 

[75slant6]

Jam to this awhile. It might help you "get low"