SFGS
05-25-2021, 08:41 AM
Hi All,
New to the site. I have a '65 GS. Rebuilt the front suspension over 20 years ago. The 2" dropped spindles I bought back then pushed the wheels too far out. Also added 2" dropped springs which made the car way too low to drive. It's time to correct all of that and get it back on the road. I picked up a pair of QA1 front upper and lower control arms. Whether I go with coil overs will depend on how much my spindle/brake set-up costs.
What are some solid cheap options? This will be a street car that will be driven aggressively from time-to-time. Any chance I can get a solid front spindle/brake set-up for around or under $1,200...or a front/rear set-up for around $1,500?
Questions are....
Do I go with a moderately priced/complete four-wheel disc kit from The Right Stuff or other online dealers?
Do I leave the rear drum and focus on a better front spindle/brake set-up?
Is there an aftermarket spindle that will work with newer parts from the Pick-n-Pull (rotors, calipers, booster) that won't push the wheels out?
Stock spindles or are there better/newer options?
Manual (no booster) disc brakes will help keep cost down but will it make the car hard to stop? The car has never had a booster so I'm already used to mashing the pedal.
My apologies if these seem like basic questions. Like I wrote above...been out of the game for over 20 years. A lot has changed. Appreciate the input. Happy to answer questions. Thanks!
New to the site. I have a '65 GS. Rebuilt the front suspension over 20 years ago. The 2" dropped spindles I bought back then pushed the wheels too far out. Also added 2" dropped springs which made the car way too low to drive. It's time to correct all of that and get it back on the road. I picked up a pair of QA1 front upper and lower control arms. Whether I go with coil overs will depend on how much my spindle/brake set-up costs.
What are some solid cheap options? This will be a street car that will be driven aggressively from time-to-time. Any chance I can get a solid front spindle/brake set-up for around or under $1,200...or a front/rear set-up for around $1,500?
Questions are....
Do I go with a moderately priced/complete four-wheel disc kit from The Right Stuff or other online dealers?
Do I leave the rear drum and focus on a better front spindle/brake set-up?
Is there an aftermarket spindle that will work with newer parts from the Pick-n-Pull (rotors, calipers, booster) that won't push the wheels out?
Stock spindles or are there better/newer options?
Manual (no booster) disc brakes will help keep cost down but will it make the car hard to stop? The car has never had a booster so I'm already used to mashing the pedal.
My apologies if these seem like basic questions. Like I wrote above...been out of the game for over 20 years. A lot has changed. Appreciate the input. Happy to answer questions. Thanks!