Hi Rob,
I agree with the idea that the front end needs to be liftable, and have spent considerable time thinking about it.
The GTM crowd is using the Delrin wear pads idea, but I really don't think it is a good fit for the SLCs with their even longer front overhang.
Fran mentioned to me that he thought he knew of a source of hydraulic spring perches. These look like thick bottom spring perches on a coilover, but expand in length on application of hydraulic pressure, neatly lifting the spring (and car) when needed. I hope to source such a perch and try it.
Another solution is to use a hydraulic ram to bear on a bracket that will lift the lower control arm. I haven't detailed the solution yet, just the idea.
I considered airbags but the apparent lack of a documented spring rate has made them look unattractive as a solution.
Good luck and let us all know what you decide to do!
