C3-1971-Shocks and Ride Height

[Greg F.]

My 71 small block is a nice driver. I was thinking about new shocks. I'm curious if the installation of new shocks will change the height of the car (particularly the distance between the top of the rear tire and the lip on the quarter panel)? I like "the stance" my car has currently but it's OK if it raises a little.

Thanks,
Greg

[Terry M.]

[Edward J.]

Re: C3-1971-Shocks and Ride Height

Greg, as Terry says shock do not support the weight of the car, your springs on the support system, those end bushings do flatten over time and may help raise the rear of the car aliitle and also torque strut bushings that are gone will make the rear wheels tilt outward and will also add to the problem of ride height if not corrected.

[Terry M.]

Re: C3-1971-Shocks and Ride Height

Good thought on the strut rod bushings Ed. I had forgotten about those.