twolfinger
04-02-2009, 08:51 AM
Needing advice on steps to follow on a tight budget for my suspension. I would like to add as I go, start with a foundation and than add as money allows without removing the parts I already added.
Car: 1967 Buick GS400 Convertible
Engine: 455 pushing about 500-525hp
Suspension:
Eibach Pro Kit drop springs - still needs to be installed
Stock GS Disc Brake setup including spindles - still needs to be installed
77 Trans AM 1.25" front sway bar - still needs to be installed
Monte SS YA box that I will be converting using a Tom Lee kit - still needs to be installed
Eagle Alloy TT2 17x8 with 245/45 on all corners, eventually would like to go wider in the back
So assuming that, I want to do the front suspension while the front end is apart for the disc upgrade and spring install. I will be using the car primarily for cruising, but want it to be tight on corners. Modern day driving characteristics, etc... I am not auto-crossing and rarely dragging.
recommendations from here:
SC&C stage 1 kit? If so, rubber the rest of the way on the front end suspension?
Use the stock a arms and add P-S-T polygraphite front end kit?
Moog rubber front end kit?
Tubular A- arms with a stock spindle height?
For my type of driving, will I gain anything by going to tubular lower a-arms?
Aluminum body bushings?
Which brand of shocks for the money? Bilstein seems like a lot, KYB gas-a-just? are the GR2 version crap? Tokico? Edelbrock IAS?
I have a potential deal that would garner me Hothckis 1.25" front sway, hotchkis 1" drop springs all around and IAS shocks, all with roughly 10k easy miles on them for what would equate to $150. Any difference between the EIbach\2nd Gen combo vs. the Hotchkis combo?
There isn't a rear sway currently and I don't believe boxed rear arms.
Tubular rear arms?
Adjustable or non-adjustable?
1" sway bar? noticeable difference for my driving?
Also, I just found a sweet set of Hotchkis adjustable upper trailing arms for a great price. Only problem is they are for the 68-70 a-body. they show 2 different part numbers for 68-70 and the 67. What is the difference? Would these still work?
All the feedback would be appreciated.
Tom
Car: 1967 Buick GS400 Convertible
Engine: 455 pushing about 500-525hp
Suspension:
Eibach Pro Kit drop springs - still needs to be installed
Stock GS Disc Brake setup including spindles - still needs to be installed
77 Trans AM 1.25" front sway bar - still needs to be installed
Monte SS YA box that I will be converting using a Tom Lee kit - still needs to be installed
Eagle Alloy TT2 17x8 with 245/45 on all corners, eventually would like to go wider in the back
So assuming that, I want to do the front suspension while the front end is apart for the disc upgrade and spring install. I will be using the car primarily for cruising, but want it to be tight on corners. Modern day driving characteristics, etc... I am not auto-crossing and rarely dragging.
recommendations from here:
SC&C stage 1 kit? If so, rubber the rest of the way on the front end suspension?
Use the stock a arms and add P-S-T polygraphite front end kit?
Moog rubber front end kit?
Tubular A- arms with a stock spindle height?
For my type of driving, will I gain anything by going to tubular lower a-arms?
Aluminum body bushings?
Which brand of shocks for the money? Bilstein seems like a lot, KYB gas-a-just? are the GR2 version crap? Tokico? Edelbrock IAS?
I have a potential deal that would garner me Hothckis 1.25" front sway, hotchkis 1" drop springs all around and IAS shocks, all with roughly 10k easy miles on them for what would equate to $150. Any difference between the EIbach\2nd Gen combo vs. the Hotchkis combo?
There isn't a rear sway currently and I don't believe boxed rear arms.
Tubular rear arms?
Adjustable or non-adjustable?
1" sway bar? noticeable difference for my driving?
Also, I just found a sweet set of Hotchkis adjustable upper trailing arms for a great price. Only problem is they are for the 68-70 a-body. they show 2 different part numbers for 68-70 and the 67. What is the difference? Would these still work?
All the feedback would be appreciated.
Tom