[70sportsroof]

I put a competition suspension on my 70 - 302. It came with a 8 inch and now I have a 9-inch. I have a rear sway bar which mounts to a sway bar plate which sets under the shock plate. The sway bar connects to that with end links. I have staggered shocks. I have NO spacers above or below the shock/sway bar plates. I modeled this after the staggered shock rear in a boss 302. The ride height is just fine. I have new leaf springs (4 leafs) purchased from Detroit Eaton spring, which I had re-arched 1/4 inch. Like you, I have my car gutted inside, so there is no rear weight. I could measure the distance in clearance to the rubber bumper on the rear frame rail, if you wish. I am unaware of any spacers being used in the stock set-up. I think your springs are just to high. You can take them to any good spring shop and get them re-arched for not much money, if that is really your problem. good luck.

sure it's fun, but it's only a car.