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    1. #1
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      G-Body Rear Suspension

      What is the consensus on the best rear G-body suspension upgrades for pro-touring and some street/strip action? Is the best available still the upgraded and commonly available aftermarket UCAs and LCAs with quality shocks/springs or is there something better? Watt's link? 3-link? Coil-over? I'm planning on 500-600 peak hp.
      Thanks!



      83 H/O #213 resto/modification in progress

      -Ryan Mc.


    2. #2
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      We are pretty impressed with the Hotchkis set up on Michael's 86 Monte Carlo.

    3. #3
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      Quote Originally Posted by ProdigyCustoms
      We are pretty impressed with the Hotchkis set up on Michael's 86 Monte Carlo.
      Well, I'm impressed by all of your work! I checked out your website. Wow!

      In what ways have you pushed the Monte and been pleased with the rear set up? Thanks.


      83 H/O #213 resto/modification in progress

      -Ryan Mc.

    4. #4
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      I made my own coilover setup and used aftermarket upper and lower control arms.
      I wanted to run the watts link from SC&C but it was not available yet.
      SC&C is a really good source for the GBody suspension. I would look and see what he is offering now.
      JEff

      JEFF SHORTT
      -IDEAL STEEL


    5. #5
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      Quote Originally Posted by GBodyGMachine
      I wanted to run the watts link from SC&C but it was not available yet.
      I haven't been able to find info on the Watts Link on their website... is it still not ready?

      Nice work BTW Jeff!


      83 H/O #213 resto/modification in progress

      -Ryan Mc.

    6. #6
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      I think it is ready, you can call Mark on Tuesday, I'm sure he will give you the low down.
      And thankyou
      JEFF SHORTT
      -IDEAL STEEL


    7. #7
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      I really like the Currectracs... Just took my car for a ride yesterday with lower Currectracs and UMI adj uppers with rod end on the chassis side

      The ride is just fantastic.
      Luke
      '63 Chevy II wagon - project

    8. #8
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      Ryan - nice to see another OldsGMail guy on here.

      about the watt's link, check w/ SC&C.
      dave.t
      86 Olds 442 - Project If It Ain't Broke, Take It Apart and Fix It
      74 Javelin AMX - stocker

    9. #9
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      Quote Originally Posted by jackfrost
      Ryan - nice to see another OldsGMail guy on here.

      about the watt's link, check w/ SC&C.
      I'm going to be getting some stuff from SC&C in a few weeks...I'll check on the W/L then. Thanks!

      -Ryan Mc.


      83 H/O #213 resto/modification in progress

      -Ryan Mc.

    10. #10
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      Quote Originally Posted by rmccubbin
      Well, I'm impressed by all of your work! I checked out your website. Wow!

      In what ways have you pushed the Monte and been pleased with the rear set up? Thanks.
      Just good hell raising on the street and good seat of the pants feel. It will get some autocross time now that the transmission situation is fixed, (had a ill acting 200R4 in it, now a TKO600). We also have to factor in that the car is widen a good 4" and has 12" rubber on the front and 13 1/2" on the rear so that probably helps a little too.

      But long story short it rides well and handles well.

      As for the watts link. I have a customer in Norway that just did one and he loves it.

      G body, that rear crossmember set up looks killer.

    11. #11
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      Quote Originally Posted by ProdigyCustoms

      G body, that rear crossmember set up looks killer.
      Thankyou
      JEFF SHORTT
      -IDEAL STEEL


    12. #12
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      http://www.scandc.com/wattslink.htm

      After looking at that, I just need a cigarette and a nap. Wow!! Beautiful!!


      83 H/O #213 resto/modification in progress

      -Ryan Mc.

    13. #13
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      Cool...I gotta get me one of those.

    14. #14
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      it's on my list.

      the problem is, the list keeps getting longer!
      dave.t
      86 Olds 442 - Project If It Ain't Broke, Take It Apart and Fix It
      74 Javelin AMX - stocker




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