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    1. #21
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      Quote Originally Posted by majj35 View Post
      This is great, thank you so much. Regarding the tires, I found tire rack who can ship out internationally. Same size wheels I have 235/45/17 & 275/40/17 Nitto 555 G2, so i might just stick with same size.

      Regarding #3: I don't know the condition of my control arms, bushings etc.. or if they are stock or aftermarket. If they're in good condition, will the shocks, coils fit right in?

      if not, would it be possible to send me a few links of these needed parts? Thank you very much.
      As already mentioned, even if you stick with the same size tire, with the offset you have, if you lower the car it's going to rub with any compression. You won't have any suspension travel. I'd be surprised if it didn't rub already with a couple people in back. Plus, now that I see the rear inside picture, that does confirm what I questioned in the other thread about having a 8" rim on 275 tire. That rim is way to narrow for a 275. Yes you can put it on, but it's going to make the tire flex more with lateral loads. If you don't have the money for new wheels, then you should consider downsizing width. A 265/40 with that setup might be enough to do it (the 8" width is still considered too narrow, but it'd probably be fine). A 255/45 would definitely clear and is the recommended max width for a 8" rim.



      Someone mentioned the body mounts. When those degrade, clearance to the fender will decrease (effectively lowering the car). Since you're springs look stock, there's a good chance that between the coils "creeping" over time causing the tire to rub, the mounts are causing sag as well. If body mounts are really bad, that can be a safety issue, since that's what keeps the subframe secure to the body. Highly suggest you inspect those, and unless they look very new, replace with solid body bushings. When you do, you might find enough lift that you can remove those dangerous "spacers" someone used in your coils.

      Third, inspect all your balljoints, bushings, etc.

      When you say you're on a tight budget, it would help to have a dollar amount. It means many different things to different people. So you'll probably get better information on where to spend your money, if people know what you're working with.

      P.S. It appears your control arms are stock in the photo. You will not be able to run coil overs with those.
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      Quote Originally Posted by 68Formula View Post
      As already mentioned, even if you stick with the same size tire, with the offset you have, if you lower the car it's going to rub with any compression. You won't have any suspension travel. I'd be surprised if it didn't rub already with a couple people in back. Plus, now that I see the rear inside picture, that does confirm what I questioned in the other thread about having a 8" rim on 275 tire. That rim is way to narrow for a 275. Yes you can put it on, but it's going to make the tire flex more with lateral loads. If you don't have the money for new wheels, then you should consider downsizing width. A 265/40 with that setup might be enough to do it (the 8" width is still considered too narrow, but it'd probably be fine). A 255/45 would definitely clear and is the recommended max width for a 8" rim.

      Someone mentioned the body mounts. When those degrade, clearance to the fender will decrease (effectively lowering the car). Since you're springs look stock, there's a good chance that between the coils "creeping" over time causing the tire to rub, the mounts are causing sag as well. If body mounts are really bad, that can be a safety issue, since that's what keeps the subframe secure to the body. Highly suggest you inspect those, and unless they look very new, replace with solid body bushings. When you do, you might find enough lift that you can remove those dangerous "spacers" someone used in your coils.

      Third, inspect all your balljoints, bushings, etc.

      When you say you're on a tight budget, it would help to have a dollar amount. It means many different things to different people. So you'll probably get better information on where to spend your money, if people know what you're working with.

      P.S. It appears your control arms are stock in the photo. You will not be able to run coil overs with those.
      Thanks for the insights, thats helpful.

      Regarding rubbing, with my current tires, no rubbing at all even with passengers in the back. Roads here are horrible too, bumps etc.. but no rubs so far.

      Regarding lowering, I mean to even out the car. Since the rear right is higher than left side. Assuming it’s got something to do with my current leaf springs. The car height overall looks perfect to me.

      Budget wise, was hoping not to go over $2k. Since ill be spending on tires and international shipping costs.

      Maybe i consider 265/40 rears, i know its 10mm difference, but wonder how noticeable. I hate thin rear tires lol
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    3. #23
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      Look at the gap and clearance with those rear 275/40/17

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    4. #24
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      1968 Camaro: Help with Suspension Setup

      So i spoke to ridetech about the street grip and I mentioned im on 235/45 & 275/40

      They said it would fit perfectly, they sent me a photo of their shop car I think with the exact wheel & tire setup as mine.

      Still might be doing that kit in 2 stages:

      1) all shocks & front springs
      2) all the remaining items

      Nevertheless, still looking for 265/40 since most of you said it would rub in the back with 275. Posting their car and mine below.

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    5. #25
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      Quote Originally Posted by majj35 View Post
      Hello, will be sending you a PM shortly. Thank you
      Sounds good, we look forward to working with you.
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    6. #26
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      Quick update, spoke with ridetech and asked if the HQ shocks and front springs fit directly with my oem setup (arms etc..). They said YES!

      So I might be doing that for now and later on complete the kit with the: Sway, Leafs, bushings, ball joints
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    7. #27
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      Quote Originally Posted by majj35 View Post
      Quick update, spoke with ridetech and asked if the HQ shocks and front springs fit directly with my oem setup (arms etc..). They said YES!

      So I might be doing that for now and later on complete the kit with the: Sway, Leafs, bushings, ball joints
      Correct, we can supply Tee bars with them to mount to your stock lower arms. It would be best as a temporary setup as you are giving up suspension travel by not using their lower arms which have a proper Coilover through bolt mount.
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    8. #28
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      Quote Originally Posted by majj35 View Post
      Quick update, spoke with ridetech and asked if the HQ shocks and front springs fit directly with my oem setup (arms etc..). They said YES!

      So I might be doing that for now and later on complete the kit with the: Sway, Leafs, bushings, ball joints
      You should look into low-friction control arm bushings like I posted before.

      Freeing up your control arm will change the way any shock/spring combination feels. A “stiff” shock won’t be as stiff and a “soft” shock will become softer.

      Another alternative here is to use a hybrid Viking coilover. If you reinforce your lower control arm, you can have a coilover base with adjustable shock and sit in the stock spring pocket.

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      Quote Originally Posted by F-Body International View Post
      You should look into low-friction control arm bushings like I posted before.

      Freeing up your control arm will change the way any shock/spring combination feels. A “stiff” shock won’t be as stiff and a “soft” shock will become softer.

      Another alternative here is to use a hybrid Viking coilover. If you reinforce your lower control arm, you can have a coilover base with adjustable shock and sit in the stock spring pocket.
      For bushings, I'm planning to go with the ones that come with the RT streetgrip kit, these:
      https://www.summitracing.com/parts/art-11169590
      Are they good enough? Thank you
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    10. #30
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      Quote Originally Posted by majj35 View Post
      For bushings, I'm planning to go with the ones that come with the RT streetgrip kit, these:
      https://www.summitracing.com/parts/art-11169590
      Are they good enough? Thank you
      They would do exactly what you're looking for. In my opinion, they're one of the most important pieces in that kit!


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    11. #31
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      Quote Originally Posted by majj35 View Post
      For bushings, I'm planning to go with the ones that come with the RT StreetGrip kit, these:
      https://www.summitracing.com/parts/art-11169590
      Are they good enough? Thank you
      Yes, the ridetech Delrin bushings are a great choice for stock arms. If you plan to do the pressing, ridetech offers a tool for it as well. We will make sure you get everything you need at a great price!
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      Quote Originally Posted by majj35 View Post
      For bushings, I'm planning to go with the ones that come with the RT streetgrip kit, these:
      https://www.summitracing.com/parts/art-11169590
      Are they good enough? Thank you
      That ridetech Kit appears to be a nice setup. I have nothing against it other than cost. For slightly more money, you can have the ball joints included in the AFCO setup. Delrin or even solid steel is what you want if you want to stabilize your lower control arms so either will be fine.

      After installation experience, I really like the AFCO setup. It’s nice to be able to remove the delrin and zap in the sleeve with a welder. Their sleeves have zirk fittings for each bushing and a nice grease channel at the center of each delrin bushing.

      Maybe MCB can hook you up with a good price on a Global West kit if that’s up for consideration as well. Offset cross shaft included in this setup too...
      https://www.globalwest.net/camaro-19...front-end.html

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      Attaching some more photos of Control arm , current shocks

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      Hey guys, so managed to gather funds to go with a full kit instead of buying the parts bit by bit.

      Need your final help.

      Comes down to ridetech street grip vs Hotchkis TVS 1 + adding shocks separately

      Which kit is considered better? What crucial parts are included in one of the kits , that the other doesnt ? For example, streetgrip includes control arm bushings and ball joints, tvs doesnt.

      Please let me know. Thank you
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      Many variables in choosing what to buy for your suspension as you know. If I was you I would also factor in that ridetech is a sponsor on this site and they are even contributing to this thread. Nice car

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      Quote Originally Posted by Peter Mc Mahon View Post
      Many variables in choosing what to buy for your suspension as you know. If I was you I would also factor in that ridetech is a sponsor on this site and they are even contributing to this thread. Nice car
      Thank you. Yes im leaning more towards ridetech.

      Trying to find the best website/vendor with international shipping rates.

      So far, best rates I got on shipping was from summit. Ups expedited
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      Quote Originally Posted by Peter Mc Mahon View Post
      Many variables in choosing what to buy for your suspension as you know. If I was you I would also factor in that ridetech is a sponsor on this site and they are even contributing to this thread. Nice car
      Hotchkis has been a sponsor on this site and current vendor-sponsors sell both ridetech and Hotchkis. Fitting into the group of sponsors shouldn’t be a deciding factor. Customer service and product support should be but more important is what is trying to be achieved here.

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      Quote Originally Posted by majj35 View Post
      Hey guys, so managed to gather funds to go with a full kit instead of buying the parts bit by bit.

      Need your final help.

      Comes down to ridetech Street Grip vs Hotchkis TVS 1 + adding shocks separately

      Which kit is considered better? What crucial parts are included in one of the kits , that the other doesnt ? For example, streetgrip includes control arm bushings and ball joints, tvs doesnt.

      Please let me know. Thank you
      Trade-off with both.

      Hotchkis TVS is cheaper up front but you get the rear sway bar. Some people run no rear sway bar though. Looks like they have linear rate front springs. That’s a plus if you plan on trying to run on a track. A pair of adjustable Viking shocks would probably pair up with this setup very nice.

      ridetech Street Grip seems to be a better route if you will only plan on street driving. Progressive rate springs are a plus in that department. Composite leaf springs are definitely good for street as well.

      Either route is fine. I would lean towards linear rate springs myself but that’s my choice.

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      Quote Originally Posted by F-Body International View Post
      Trade-off with both.

      Hotchkis TVS is cheaper up front but you get the rear sway bar. Some people run no rear sway bar though. Looks like they have linear rate front springs. That’s a plus if you plan on trying to run on a track. A pair of adjustable Viking shocks would probably pair up with this setup very nice.

      ridetech street grip seems to be a better route if you will only plan on street driving. Progressive rate springs are a plus in that department. Composite leaf springs are definitely good for street as well.

      Either route is fine. I would lean towards linear rate springs myself but that’s my choice.
      Yeah, only street driving so the rear sways aren’t important as fronts.

      Yeah, TVS cheaper but i dont see them including the control arm bushings + ball joints ..
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      Quote Originally Posted by majj35 View Post
      Yeah, only street driving so the rear sways aren’t important as fronts.

      Yeah, TVS cheaper but i dont see them including the control arm bushings + ball joints ..
      Sounds like you've nailed down your choice ;) haha

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