Front suspension options

[Steve570GT]

Have a 69 1600. Car came with Ireland stage one springs, which are of course loose on their perches when on jacks. Thinking of upgrading to Bilstein B6 inserts in front. Do these have a shorter travel strut that would eliminate this? Is there another option you might suggest?

[Son of Marty]

Steve all bilsteins for the 2002 have the same travel just valved for different rates. You can attach the springs to the top and bottom spring holders with wire or small hose clamps to keep the springs in contact with the seats I've done it to a few cars but now days i just add a step and lower the jack until the springs just seat then turn them till until they seat.

[Steve570GT]

Kind of what I thought. I've gone the hose clamp route, just thought there might be another option

[Spyke]

I just safety wired them on top and bottom, never had an issue since