Thanks for the replies. I will do my best to keep people informed. This will be a long term project until I sell my other one (79 CJ7). I wasn't aware anyone made lowering springs for these cars. I did find out that I could add disc brakes to the front, and in doing so will automatically net 1" lower stance. Also, Fat Man Fab sells 3" dropped spindles for this car.

Because of its age/condition, I was planning on new fuel lines, tank & filter, new brakes (F&R), lines & master cylinder, rebuild engine & rear end, new clutch, new coolant system, new wiring harness, new suspension, etc.

Do you think that the OEM springs are salvagable given their age & wear/tear? I would think I'd be better off removing spacers, take some measurements, order necessary components and go. Does anyone have any experience using lowering springs vs dropped spindles (is one better than the other?) I could save $ with lowered springs and disc brake kit, vs buying stock springs, disc brake kit and Fat Man droppe spindles.

Next question is how do I determine wheel size and backspacing, and tire size? The disc brake kit requires use of 15" or larger wheel - and I want to use steel rims with center caps.

Chris