SS Springs

Putting lowering blocks on super stock springs will put more leverage on the springs by the axle. This will increase spring wrap on hard launches which is exactly what ss springs are designed to eliminate. Any competent spring shop should be able to de arch the spring which is better than putting lowering blocks in.

De arching is easy if you have the correct equipment. I have de arched and re arched springs in my driveway. Just take the spring pack completely apart and place each individual spring in a jig working the spring against or with the arch depending on which way you are trying to go. Be subtle with your changes. If done correctly this will flatten the spring out and you will still have the extra half leaf that is on the ss springs ring to control axle wrap. Get an old set of springs to take apart and experiment with.

This is very true. The same effect happened on my '68. I am running two passenger side, 2800lbs SS springs and 1" lowering blocks purchased from Speedway Motors.(they have the largest selection including billet, which is the way to go.)

I run the exact same 2800lbs springs on my 1970 e-body with a big block & 5-speed. The car launches very hard, barely wraps the springs and rides better than it has with any other combination back there. It rides like a regular car now. First time in nearly 40 years.

I could feel the spring wrap after the install of the blocks. I am currently using slapper bars, because I don't like the harsh ride a properly adjusted pinion snubber gives by limiting the travel of the differential. Slapper bars work excellent and have only a very minor affect on the ride quality. I painted mine low sheen black, so they are hard to see on the car. :burnout:

Here's a picture of the stance with 1" lowering blocks. Those rear tires are 275/60-15's