Long story.... I've had the car for just a year. Immediately I was having issues with tire rub up front and fixed a few things. The bump/stops were missing, a stiffer (1") sway bar was added and new stock springs were added. While in there, control arms were done as well. The tire still catches top (apex) of fender cut out when turning sharply on a slight incline (think driveways) even at slow speed. It seems to do this more on the driver side than passenger. The geometry of car could be less than perfect (I don't have the complete history) but I don't believe there was any serious front end collisions.
The wheel size on is a 15" x 7" rim, tire is a Cooper 215/70R15. I plan to switch to Magnum 500 wheels and TA Radials. The most common sizes that I see at shows are 15" x 8" with 225/60 tires.
I thought the original springs were either sagging or weak so I had replaced them while I was replacing control arms (bushings were shot). I don't believe I gained any ride height. My front ride height today is 26.25" from ground to top of center cutout of fender. 14" from wheel center to top of center cutout of fender.
I am planning a front disc conversion and will more or less have the opportunity to change my springs again. Should I consider a higher riding spring? Any advice on how to select something? I have done a lot of reading and haven't seen anything concrete regarding standard ride height for the '69. I like somewhat bigger tires. I see guys with 225/60s TA Radials all the time and I love the way they look. But are they having similar issues? How the heck to people with lowered cars avoid killing their fenders?
The wheel size on is a 15" x 7" rim, tire is a Cooper 215/70R15. I plan to switch to Magnum 500 wheels and TA Radials. The most common sizes that I see at shows are 15" x 8" with 225/60 tires.
I thought the original springs were either sagging or weak so I had replaced them while I was replacing control arms (bushings were shot). I don't believe I gained any ride height. My front ride height today is 26.25" from ground to top of center cutout of fender. 14" from wheel center to top of center cutout of fender.
I am planning a front disc conversion and will more or less have the opportunity to change my springs again. Should I consider a higher riding spring? Any advice on how to select something? I have done a lot of reading and haven't seen anything concrete regarding standard ride height for the '69. I like somewhat bigger tires. I see guys with 225/60s TA Radials all the time and I love the way they look. But are they having similar issues? How the heck to people with lowered cars avoid killing their fenders?