Front springs

[Bjv69ss]

I just got my 69 back on 4 wheels.  New stock suspension all around.  I used the correct springs from Ricks for a car without AC and a SB in the front,  with the motor and trans in the car again but no nose yet.  The control arms are still sitting with the rebound rubbers & pressed against the frame snuggly not squashed.  Will these springs relaxe?  How much space should I have between the bumper and the frame...  Is the nose that heavy that it's missing the rest of the weight to compress them?
Joe

[JohnZ]

You won't know until the full finished weight of the car is on its wheels.

[Bjv69ss]

That's what I was figuring on.  I guess once the nose is on and it starts to be driven again the springs will settle.  John, did you run into this before?
Joe

[RamAirDave]

Pretty common.

Wont know for sure until all the weight is on/in the car and after a few miles worth of suspension movement to settle everything where it's going to be.

[Bjv69ss]

After 3 weeks on all 4's it does seem to be relaxing a bit and that's with just sitting.  It's not drivable yet.  I think it will be fine by the time I get to take it for a ride