1.08 torsion bars
Yup, that's a problem!
I run Hotchkis Fox shocks on my Duster which are shorter and intended for a lower ride height. They don't have any issues with bottoming. There's also a Bilstein part number for lowered A-bodies. The next problem that comes up is the additional upward travel means the tires can get pretty close to the inner fender at full compression. I measured my car at 13" from the spindle to the top of the inner fender at full compression, which means a 26" tall tire gets real close to bottoming out on the inner fender. I run a short bump stop on the old frame stop for the OE bump stops even with my shorter 25.6" tall front tires so there's some clearance still at full compression.
Yup, that's a problem!
I run Hotchkis Fox shocks on my Duster which are shorter and intended for a lower ride height. They don't have any issues with bottoming. There's also a Bilstein part number for lowered A-bodies. The next problem that comes up is the additional upward travel means the tires can get pretty close to the inner fender at full compression. I measured my car at 13" from the spindle to the top of the inner fender at full compression, which means a 26" tall tire gets real close to bottoming out on the inner fender. I run a short bump stop on the old frame stop for the OE bump stops even with my shorter 25.6" tall front tires so there's some clearance still at full compression.
