G-body rear link angles?

[Marcus SC&C]

Scot,I think you`re absolutely right about dialing in the geometry first and going from there. That`s how we like to do it too. You can relocate the lower arms downward on the axle end with a bracket kit made to do just that. It`ll also relocate the instant center and improve your traction. Generally these cars loose traction when you lower them (unless you repair the geometry again). The brackets bolt in place to locate them,then they have to be welded in place. Pretty easy install. We have the kits,with hardware for $65.
FWIW I think you could use some more rear spring rate too. If you`re doing the low buck thing try Moog 5413. They give a slight drop from stock and are 167lbs/in vs. 125lbs/in for stock Malibu springs so you`ll still gain rate even over your trimmed rears.
Keep in mind that the factory geometry on these cars (and a lot of others) is pretty poor so you can get very impressive results with geometry and alignment mods less radical than G-5. It`s really more of a no holds barred package for a very few people who`re going *all out*. For now a set of Bilstein shocks would be a step in the right direction (they`d go really well with a Stage 2 package BTW ;) ). Mark SC&C

[ScotI]

'Norm' & 'Mark', I have read your posts on related subjects & value your opinions & suggestions greatly. Mark, I like the idea behind the SC&C G5 kits. Correcting the camber curve, adding height to the spindle, & shedding some weight; all while lowering the car a similar amount to dropped spindles + springs suits me well. The C5 brakes are the icing . . .... you're not having a 'barely used' sale anytime soon are ya? (lol).

I figured I could adjust the lower rears to be level w/relative ease.... it was the uppers that were more of a concern because they have a pretty drastic angle. At first I thought I would switch to some of the adjustable 'mono-ball' style uppers to help & that's when I asked the question: "What angle is optimum for a pro-touring style car?".

I'll look into the rear relocation bracketry (I looked on the SC&C site before but didn't see anything). My buddy is 100% correct in pushing me to get the car sorted & going 'as is' so this build-up doesn't drag on for years; & then refine as needed later.

[Dust87ss]

For now a set of Bilstein shocks would be a step in the right direction (they`d go really well with a Stage 2 package BTW ;) ). Mark SC&C

I would say they go really really well with a Stage 2 package. My spring rate is also similar to Scot's.