To Hnstray's point, parked on gr*** photos visually lower the car 2=3". Can you post a photo taken with the car on pavement with the camera positioned 2 feet from the ground (tire top height)? (Also, the car looks significantly lower in front than your avatar, so I ***ume you've already lowered it a bit?). Having said that, I like it as is. Things to consider; A 15" rim up front (all things being equal in tire size) will raise the front 1/2". Your disc brake conversion may be incompatible with 14" wheels anyway. Dropped spindles vary in quality and fit (cheap overseas, vs. USA made). Many dropped spindles and/or disc brake conversions widen your track width (more tire rub issues). I believe at least one narrows your track. There are different disc brake conversions for both stock spindles and dropped spindles, so if you buy a kit for stock spindles it won't fit dropped spindles. Hit the Tri Five boards for reviews, fit, etc. I'd recommend you buy the dropped spindles AND disc conversion kit from the same manufacturer (ie: Heidts).
Yeah,It will turn into a 2 door wagon just before the accident but will be ruined anyway so... The home improvement Nomad does appear to be a nice one tho.
My 64 Biscayne with 2" drop spindles and short coils in the back is just a little too low. I've got to be real careful to prevent bottoming on speed bumps and the drive shaft hits the floor with too much weight in the back. Probably should raise it up slightly but it looks great the way it is.
I know, I liked it raised up, slicks, fenderwell headers, roll bar, etc. too. However, it was time for a change, and make it more useable. I want to start taking it on some longer trips. With the front raised and the slicks, at 70 mph it wanted to "dance around" a bit.
Personally, I'd leave it pretty much the way it is now. It's a pretty fine line between being usable and just that little bit lower.
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