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    1. #1
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      Dec 2006
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      Coil over conversion help.

      Im wondering what the best way to convert my stock subframe to coilovers on my 68 camaro. im buying the control arms made for coilovers i just need to know how to go about setting the frame up.

      thanks
      Jesse

      1969 Camaro under construction.
      1967 firebird. 6.0/t56. Ridetech stage 2. Moser 9 inch. Forgeline wheels.(SOLD)


    2. #2
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      Quote Originally Posted by CamaroJesse View Post
      Im wondering what the best way to convert my stock subframe to coilovers on my 68 camaro. im buying the control arms made for coilovers i just need to know how to go about setting the frame up.

      thanks
      Jesse
      ATS offers the coilover conversion bracketry. Check with Tyler. As far as the lower control arms... Which did you plan on buying? Both the Global west and SPC lowers are designed to be used with the conversion style coilover, i.e., still utilizes a crossbar for mounting instead of a double shear mount.

      Tyler, I hope you don't mind. I am linking to the pic on your website:

      Nick DiPrenda

    3. #3
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      The ATS set up is awesome if you can do the mild fabrication and welding cutting out the coil spring pocket and welding in the upper shock mount.

      If not QA1 has a coil over conversion that iuses the upper coil spring mount.

    4. #4
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      Quote Originally Posted by ProdigyCustoms View Post
      The ATS set up is awesome if you can do the mild fabrication and welding cutting out the coil spring pocket and welding in the upper shock mount.

      If not QA1 has a coil over conversion that iuses the upper coil spring mount.
      Frank,

      Any experience with the Varishock conversion coilover?

      Nick
      Nick DiPrenda

    5. #5
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      Never used it.

    6. #6
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      Dec 2006
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      im going with the global west uppers and lowers.
      1969 Camaro under construction.
      1967 firebird. 6.0/t56. Ridetech stage 2. Moser 9 inch. Forgeline wheels.(SOLD)

    7. #7
      Join Date
      Jun 2007
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      I think Tyler at ATS sells the whole setup. The Chicane brackets, the upper and lower Global West arms and I think he still sells the coilovers too from Bilstein and Penski Racing too. Since he relocated to a smaller shop, you might want to 2x check what he still stocks.

      FYI: The lower control arms will require you to weld a small bracket for the bottom bolt of the coilover. Tyler might still sell the lower arms with the bracket already welded up.
      Rick
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      " Better to Be Lucky than Good "




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