upgrading suspension, your thoughts?

[GChamb2000]

I've got a 67 malibu, and am curious what everyone's opinion is for tubular control arms (front) specifically. I plan to get a tvs system for the rear, or maybe an edelbrock setup. But for the fronts I really like the idea of the tubulars... like global. I know the benefits of the tubular uppers, but is it possible to run those with stock lowers? I think I've heard of boxing the stock arms. What'd you think? Thanks!

[Hotchkis]

You can certainly run stock lowers with tubular uppers. If budget is an issue, start off with a TVS and a good set of shocks like our Bilstein HPS1000 units, then upgrade to the tubular A-Arms when you can. Otherwise step up to a geometry-corrected arm (we just dropped prices on arms significantly, check with one of our dealers for more info).

Here's a video of a customer car with our TVS and arms.

[ProdigyCustoms]

Tubular upper arms with give you increased caster. Combined with a set up like a TVS kit, your well on your way to a top nothch car. Adding tall spindles and a fast steering box will really elevate the handling.

We have a few brands of A body suspension we sell and install on our own cars and customer projects. Feel free to call and discuss.

In alphabetical order, not order of preference

DetroitSpeed.com
Hotchkis.net
ridetech.com
Speedtech-Performance.com

[TitoJones]

I've got a 67 malibu, and am curious what everyone's opinion is for tubular control arms (front) specifically. I plan to get a tvs system for the rear, or maybe an edelbrock setup. But for the fronts I really like the idea of the tubulars... like global. I know the benefits of the tubular uppers, but is it possible to run those with stock lowers? I think I've heard of boxing the stock arms. What'd you think? Thanks!

Honestly? If you add tubular upper control arms before you fix the geometry that causes most of the main handling woes you are wasting your money. Add them with a set of tall spindles, or tall ball joints. There are plenty of options out there now for A body cars.

Tyler

[GChamb2000]

Thanks for all the input!!! Now with "tall spindles" I believe that raises the upper ball joint improving camber. Are these tall spindles available that drop the car (2 in. or so)? Also, what is everyone's opinion on the best spindle design and manufacturer? Thanks!

[cmraman]

I have the DSE A-body kit. It's really an awesome set up. Drives really good and my car turns extremely flat.

[GChamb2000]

Alright, I've been reading all about different suspension setups for the past month or two... and out of curiosity I measured my spindles (ball joint mount to ball joint mount) and it appears to be nearly 9 inches. I'm thinking its got B body spindles (tall) Now my question are there two variations of the B body spindle? 2" drop and standard? or are they all 2" drop? Bad setup right now, has these spindles with stock A arms... left upper hits master cylinder when deflected!