Ridetech and CPP 69 Nova

[Waggmore]

I have a 69 nova with a LS. Question I have is I have CPP big brakes, 2 in lowering spindle and stock control arms on the front already. Picked up some front Ridetech shockwaves.

Now I need control arms.
1. Can I use CPP control arms with he shockwaves?
2. Will the Strong arms work with the 2 in lowering spindle, I think I know.But I think the Ridetech spindle is taller than stock, thats really my question.
3. How much drop is built into the Strongarms.


Thank you

[cwylie]

I would just run all ridetech. Way less headache than trying to make different parts all work together.

[Waggmore]

Thats the problem I have brakes and spindles already

[GTOtzel]

The Ridetech spindles are taller than stock. The taller spindle helps to correct the bad GM factory geometry (bad camber arc). Your brakes will still work with the Ridetech spindles.
Technically yes you could run shockwaves with the CPP control arms but, matching everything would get you the best performance.

[jetmech442]

The Ridetech spindles are taller than stock. The taller spindle helps to correct the bad GM factory geometry (bad camber arc). Your brakes will still work with the Ridetech spindles.
Technically yes you could run shockwaves with the CPP control arms but, matching everything would get you the best performance.

to piggy back on what GTOtzel said above, will they bolt up-yeah sure, but will they meet your goals, lets have a conversation to find out. :)

You've got 2'' drop spindles from the CPP big brake kit. Any drop springs? Any tall upper or lower ball joints?

I'm guessing the strong arms have some drop built in, but not sure. I'm guessing your running coilovers with this setup, so you can probly adjust rideheight to get what you need.

The bigger question is your camber curve. You want the upper arms to be parallel at ride height so that the instant you start to lean the outside tire cambers in and the inside tire cambers out. I recently went through a similar situation that I posted a few threads down that might be helpful to you: https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/134880-A-body-front-suspension-advice

I would say, if you know what your ride height is, then you can install the strong arms and the CPP spindles and see where your upper arms are positioned. You may want to plot out your bumpsteer as well to make sure everything is looking okay. That's how I would determine if the spindles and arms work together, obviously this only works if you have the parts on hand. Hope this helps, ask any questions and we'll help as best we can.

[Waggmore]

Will review your thread. Thanks