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Gary Gray AMX 
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 Topic: lowering my 1968 AMXPosted: Jun/01/2023 at 2:19pm |
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Guys, I'm thinking of lowering my "68" - All is stock right now - coil/trunion front - leaf back.
The idea is to lower both 1.5" - 2". Any experience and advice would be grateful. I've read some cthreads in the past, but wasn't interested at the time. Again Thanks in advance Gary
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Posted: Jun/01/2023 at 3:03pm |
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Lowering plates are an easy way to adjust the front because you don't need to remove the springs. The brakes need to be removed and then a plate is used to raise the 'spindle' relative to the 'knuckle'. This has apparently been done for years and is a reliable method of lowering. There is a member selling the lowering plates in the 'for sale' section. Two versions are available, 1-5/8" drop and 2.5" drop. There should be other threads available in the suspension section that will describe the install.
On my car, I replaced the springs, so I ordered 2" lower springs in the rear. I don't know if others have used lowering blocks or other methods to adjust rear ride height without changing springs. Mike |
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1970 AMX, one step forward, one step back. Both steps cost time and money.
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Posted: Jun/02/2023 at 5:26am |
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Mike Thanks for the responce. I'm just starting the process and appreciate your input.
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Posted: Jun/08/2023 at 12:15pm |
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I had a set of springs that had a little too much lift for my taste. I used lowering blocks for an S10 to drop it about an inch. S10 blocks are available in lots of heights. Cheap and relatively easy.
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Gary Gray AMX
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Posted: Jun/08/2023 at 2:10pm |
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I've got a set of (i believe they're Belltech ) blocks that are 1.5" for the rear - I've had them for awhile but haven't put them on - because I want to do the front at the same time.
Thanks for the input - I like that you've done it with little problem. |
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Posted: Jun/09/2023 at 9:52am |
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Here is my 68 Amx. Lowering plates front and 1" block in rear. Tire size matters.  
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1969 SCRambler "B"
1970 AMX 390 Auto 1968 AMX 390 Auto 1970 Rebel Machine Project 1969 AMX 390 4SPD Project 1969 AMX 390 Auto Project 1969 Javelin 390 project 1997 Cherokee lifted 1998 TJ Lifted |
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Posted: Jun/09/2023 at 9:57am |
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Here is my 70 AMX Control Freak A arms and coil overs on front. About as low as i could go. 2" blocks in rear. Had to roll fenders/quarters. Tire size matters. same tires on 68&70. 275/50-15 rear. 255/60-15 front 
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1969 SCRambler "B"
1970 AMX 390 Auto 1968 AMX 390 Auto 1970 Rebel Machine Project 1969 AMX 390 4SPD Project 1969 AMX 390 Auto Project 1969 Javelin 390 project 1997 Cherokee lifted 1998 TJ Lifted |
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Gary Gray AMX
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Posted: Jun/09/2023 at 11:21am |
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OK - I've got 225/60/R15 front & 255/60/r15 rear- 15" x 7" wheel.
I think I should be ok from the measurements I've taken. It's hard to tell on the 68 - but I definetly like the look of the 70. Thanks for the pic's and the info. I'm trying to reach the man who has the plates - like I said I've got the blocks.
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Posted: Jun/09/2023 at 12:12pm |
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Wheel/tires must be to men what shoes are to women.
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I just ordered a set of plates last week and already have them. It took him a couple of days to get back to me. I’m pretty sure he responded first to my PM. Honestly, I sent him PayPal at the same time as I sent the PM. He has said he has them in stock and he includes his pricing and PayPal ID. Mike
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