70 camaro suspension help

[dr.gonzo]

what type of suspension should i go with i have a 70 rs camaro and want to put 17" wheels and tuck the tire a bit like the 73 called the heavenly hammer right now its all stock. thanks

[Lowend]

I would start with 2 websites
http://pro-touringf-body.com/
www.globalwest.net

These are basically all the bits an pieces you need to do it and some very good tech info to boot

[LS1_78Bandit]

FWIW, here's what I'm doing with my 78 T/A:

From pro-touringf-body.com (sponsor):
- GT suspension package: front/rear springs + hardware & bushings
- Solid body bushings
- subframe connectors
- rear sway bar drop-links

SC&C (sponsor):
- Stage 1 kit: adjustable upper control arms with greasable race bushings and tall lower ball joint (note that the stage1 normally comes with a tall upper ball, but Mark said the tall lower ball will have the same advantages as the upper and also improve bumpsteer). Also note that with the stage1 on the 2nd gens, you don't need to do the g-mod to get the same geometry advantages ...

Global West:
- Del-a-lum lower control arm bushings
- tie-rod sleeves
- QA1 adjustable shocks

ATS (sponsor):
- Steering box & rag joint
- non-suspension stuff: motor mounts, clutch mount plate, oil pan, transmission crossmember (if it fits) - for my LS1 conversion

Energy suspension:
- polyurethane bushings for sway bars and end-links

Moog:
- all my steering linkages (inner/outer tierods, center link, idler arm, upper ball joints)

Precision Brakes (sponsor):
- front & rear Wilwood disc brake kits

Works:
- VS-XX 17" wheels

Note that I'm keeping my existing sway bars (but getting them powder-coated ...). I'm also keeping my lower control arms, but again getting them powder-coated.

And to make Tony & Lowend happy ... all of the moog, energy suspension and global west products were ordered through Speed Merchant.

Pretty much all of this was based on advice I've gotten here.

[LS1_78Bandit]

BTW, there's also a lot of good info on David Pozzi's site:

http://www.pozziracing.com/

The Pozzi's have a 73 camaro.

[dr.gonzo]

cool thanks its kind of hard to find 2nd gen tech questions

[zbugger]

cool thanks its kind of hard to find 2nd gen tech questions

Really? I guess you haven't seen www.nastyz28.com yet, huh? Tons of tech there because it's a second gen site.

Oh, and I spoke with Kyle this past weekend. They have a lot coming for the 2nd gen F-Body. Front uppers should be out in around a month, I think he said, and they will be making a three link for the rear. It all looks interesting. Oh yeah, they are in the tooling process for a 2nd gen deep tub too.

[Mean 69]

and they will be making a three link for the rear.

Really? A three link? Interesting.

M

[zbugger]

Yup. He also said it will have the swivel link on it. Let me tell you, I didn't really get how that works before, but it looks likeit works great to me. He also said it was a packaging thing. Too bad I forgot how exactly he said it though....

[David Pozzi]

Allen,
FOCUS! FOCUS! FOCUS!

[wick]

The Hevenly Hammer is Rick Kirkindall's car and you will have to mini tub like him to get those meats on the back of your car. He may be out of town right now because I haven't heard from him in a few weeks. I know he will be more than happy to talk to you about his car but I will let him give you his number.

[MrQuick]

Lets go Mark!! Get that 2nd gen stuff out there! WEEEEE i should be ready to get back on my 70 in august.
Kyle said the tubs will be out end of year...do you remember what month allen? Sorry David, he's alittle out of it after spending about $700 in 10 mins LOL!!!!!

[zbugger]

Bite me fat head. It's your fault I can't avoid succoming to peer pressure.... He said they're tooling right now. It may be early next year before the tubs are available.

[MrQuick]

thats perfect. hey allen....ka-ching! LOL

[zbugger]

Ha ha... I'll ka-ching you upside the head when the arms finally come in. Thanks a lot.

[Mean 69]

The first production front and rear crossmembers were validated on a car today in my shop, there are only two specific details on other parts left to work out (sheet metal), and production on commercial pieces has already begun. We are basically two or three weeks out from being able to ship product for second gen's.

M

[rickk]

what type of suspension should i go with i have a 70 rs camaro and want to put 17" wheels and tuck the tire a bit like the 73 called the heavenly hammer right now its all stock. thanks

give me a call 214 908 2100 i will tell you you need to know about my camaro .
thanks rick kirkindall

[dr.gonzo]

awesome thanks alot everyone