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68BNUT
04-19-2005, 07:26 PM
Well after many long days of research on here and many other sites, I ordered all my front goodies got em in and got em on. heres some pics. GW's uca's lca's, afco 700# springs with hidden adjusters, Power steering added, and solid tie rod adjusters. oh and Adjustable QA1 shocks. I also took off the front bumper let me know what you think??
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v253/jcleveland_75056/P3310031.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v253/jcleveland_75056/P3310037.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v253/jcleveland_75056/P3310035.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v253/jcleveland_75056/P3310036.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v253/jcleveland_75056/P3310038.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v253/jcleveland_75056/P4160046.jpg

Check the pimp sticker in the last pic :bananna2:

colt zantop
04-19-2005, 07:47 PM
looks like you had a fun weekend! awesome stuff, and I like the no bumber frontend!!

rocketrod
04-19-2005, 08:02 PM
Looks great. I like the pro-touring sticker on the front spoiler.

Steve68
04-20-2005, 07:23 AM
It all looks good, I need to look into the springs and spacers, Carl C runs close to the same thing on his car, What size is the sway bar, it looks a little small?? Steve

mdprovee
04-20-2005, 08:10 AM
Good job Justin, I will be running no front bumper also.

Mike

Steve1968LS2
04-20-2005, 08:41 AM
Very cool!

Bet it made a big difference in handling.. Oh, and I like the no front bumper deal, then again I am biased..

68BNUT
04-20-2005, 11:35 AM
its the factory sway bar. I put poly bushings on it all thought there not in the pic, It seems with the stiffer front springs it doesnt really need the heavier sway bar of course the only serious curve ive taken yet is the one down the street from me. I know my car used to push big time in it but now I can get on it and still steer in to it more while accelerating.

nancejd
04-20-2005, 12:01 PM
Can you take a pic of the adjustment of the QA1 shock? I'm wondering how that's accomplished with the shock body inside the spring?

Steve68
04-20-2005, 12:55 PM
Cool Justin, I was just wondering, but like above elaborate alittle on the springs and ajusters,

My 70 Nova had a 1" bar on it notice "had" I had it plated and now it's on my 68, Steve

ViperBlue68
04-20-2005, 02:07 PM
Justin,

Car looks great got any side shots? I just put some stock height springs in from P.S.T. cuz my car had the stock springs in it which were COMPLETELY shot! and the car looks like it has a lift kit even with the 2" drop spindals...the only reason I didnt buy the hotchkis stuff was because it only came with lowered springs and I thought it would rub :dunno: ... shoulda just went with the set up you got looks clean...this trial and error crap is for the birds........

68BNUT
04-20-2005, 06:14 PM
Can you take a pic of the adjustment of the QA1 shock? I'm wondering how that's accomplished with the shock body inside the spring?

I dont think there is any way you can adjust it without dropping it out the bottom of the LCA.

68BNUT
04-20-2005, 06:17 PM
Justin,

Car looks great got any side shots? I just put some stock height springs in from P.S.T. cuz my car had the stock springs in it which were COMPLETELY shot! and the car looks like it has a lift kit even with the 2" drop spindals...the only reason I didnt buy the hotchkis stuff was because it only came with lowered springs and I thought it would rub :dunno: ... shoulda just went with the set up you got looks clean...this trial and error crap is for the birds........
I dont really have any full on side shots yet sorry as soon as I get some ill post up,

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v253/jcleveland_75056/P3310039.jpg

Its still a little high I left about 1" in the spring adjuster, Im running 17x8 in the front and didnt want any rubbing on the upper fender lip although it doesnt really give that much with the 700# springs.
I was a little leary of the stiffer springs in the front but after talking with dennis68 and his set up I went for it. With the soft rear suspension still it rides like a dream right now.

TitoJones
04-21-2005, 08:55 PM
Nice work, I like your choice of parts.

Tyler

68BNUT
04-22-2005, 08:54 AM
Wow thanks guys. I apreciate the comments was woried about getting flamed, im not the greatest with suspensions.

PT Dave
04-23-2005, 06:07 AM
Justin,
SWEET...
Let us know how well it rides !!

68BNUT
04-23-2005, 07:38 AM
Justin,
SWEET...
Let us know how well it rides !!

It actually rides really good right now cause the rear suspension is still old and soft. We'll see how good it rides when I get some new leafs and shocks under it!!