[V8] Lowering thought

[Jason Wilkerson]

Wow guys - lots of suggestions, thanks.  I think maybe I hit a nerve!  Anyway, let me give some background.  I have had two v8's, done everything from transmission/engine replacement/teardown to resoldering IC's.  I have never really done any modding to this car or any car for that matter - just because I am somewhat of a purist.  I know cutting spring perches seems the opposite of a purist, but on this car ever since I bought it it seems nose high.  I don't remember that with my first v8 and I really think it is the aftermarket 18" wheels and rubber band tires that amplify the 'look'.  I really would rather have a different, smaller diameter, wheel but I don't want to/can't spend money on that right now.  On this particular car I have replaced most bushings and both front and rear shocks with BOGE turbo gas.  I have never been happy with the way this car rides (I think it is due to no sidewall on the tires?) and I don't want to have any suspension
 problems, i.e. bumpsteer or tire wear as I go through a set every 10k or so as it is.  Long story short, I may not change a thing if the group thinks it is a 'hack'.  I know I sound a little like a teenager that wants to do something stupid to his car - I'm pretty sure I'm far from that - with 3kids and a mortgage I hope thats not me!  Anyway, thanks again for all the help.