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06-28-2014 #741
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UMI does have good stuff. I've got their adjustable endlinks for the front sta-bar on the Mustang.
A shot of WD-40 (wiping off the excess) every once in a while keeps them moving smoothly, and after about 4 years (4 winters) they're still dead quiet. Seals-it may have something to provide a little protection for the sphericals against the elements for things like LCAs.
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07-05-2014 #742
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You are definitely not alone, my garage is full of things I should be doing but haven't because I overthink it. And even after I've done all my research and get my parts together doubt creeps in and I start thinking I should have gone a different route. Anyway, looks like you got everything you need, got to set a goal, mine is to have the olds back together for OC in October and I haven't even gotten my parts yet. Time to kick myself in the ass and get on with it.
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07-05-2014 #743
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This is reason my has yet to be done
Originally Posted by Olds502
I even sold off parts to go another route..
Glad I'm not only one with this issue ha72 buick skylark
twin-turbo fuel injected buick 350..perhaps stroked to 370 in the works!
07-07-2014 #744
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Here's a little more of the ridetech suspension pieces in detail......
Douglas Lutes
1988 Monte Carlo SS
"Never race anything you can't afford to set on fire and push off a cliff."
07-07-2014 #745
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Up close and personal with the UMI Performance rear suspension pieces....
The UMI Performance "Roto Joint" for the rear end housing bushing.
and their billet front sway bar mount....pretty sweet.
Douglas Lutes
1988 Monte Carlo SS
"Never race anything you can't afford to set on fire and push off a cliff."
07-07-2014 #746
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shout out to Royal Purple for the shirt!!!! Fits and looks great!!!!
Douglas Lutes
1988 Monte Carlo SS
"Never race anything you can't afford to set on fire and push off a cliff."
07-07-2014 #747
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So.....where do you all think I should run the ridetech decal???
1) On the door where it is now??
2) On the rear 1/4??
I have a UMI decal to use too so I am trying to maximize my space here...lol
Stickers add 50hp don't ya know!!??
Douglas Lutes
1988 Monte Carlo SS
"Never race anything you can't afford to set on fire and push off a cliff."
07-07-2014 #748
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My "new" 10 bolt 8.5 rear....that is in need of some work!!!
Douglas Lutes
1988 Monte Carlo SS
"Never race anything you can't afford to set on fire and push off a cliff."
07-07-2014 #749
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The trans...all ready to be mocked up.....FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Douglas Lutes
1988 Monte Carlo SS
"Never race anything you can't afford to set on fire and push off a cliff."
07-07-2014 #750
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Front and Rear Suspension is now 100% out of the car....OMG what have I done!!!!!!!!
Good shot of the rear frame notch's.
Old rear Currie "Curr-Trac" upper and lower control arms and ridetech HQ coilovers.
Old front SPC adjustable upper and lower arms.
My stock spindles with the Baer hubs...I'll be keeping these!
Douglas Lutes
1988 Monte Carlo SS
"Never race anything you can't afford to set on fire and push off a cliff."
07-08-2014 #751
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This makes me feel better knowing I'm also not alone! I too overthink to the point of second guessing myself, even if it's something I've done before with success. Originally Posted by Olds502
You've committed yourself, that's what you've done. No turning back now! ;) Originally Posted by SicMonte
Ed Cooney
'96 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon, LT1/4L60, full bolt-ons & Solomon's tune, 18" Ridler wheels, lowered with Belltech springs
‘70 Buick Skylark Convertible project w/ GN drivetrain
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07-09-2014 #752
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I love this build. Text book KISS style form follows function and it still looks killer.
07-10-2014 #753
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Man that ridetech stuff is nice looking! I'm really happy with everything on my 8.5 rear if you're looking for a good build, should be good for 10 second runs in the 1/4 and lots of corners...
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07-10-2014 #754
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How did you build your 8.5? Originally Posted by carguykeith
Douglas Lutes
1988 Monte Carlo SS
"Never race anything you can't afford to set on fire and push off a cliff."
07-10-2014 #755
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Nice upgrades! Your car is one of the nicest G bodies out there.
Big dreams, small pockets....
Chris--
'72 Cutlass S LSA/T56 Magnum
Bowler Performance, Forgeline, Speedtech, ATS, Speartech, KORE3, Ridetech coilovers
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07-10-2014 #756
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I have a GN 8.5" in my Malibu and used a Detroit Tru-Trac. I LOVE IT! My car is not as serious as yours though! LOL Originally Posted by SicMonte
07-11-2014 #757
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Nice! Originally Posted by Streetbu
I have a GN 8.5" in my Malibu and used a Detroit Tru-Trac. I LOVE IT! My car is not as serious as yours though! LOL
I'm doing the 8.5 as follows: Welding the axle tubes, UMI Performance Roto Joint bushings, Moser 30 spline axles, Tru-Trac, Yukon 3.73 ring and pinion, aluminum diff cover, Baer SS4 brakes....not sure about the yoke though.Douglas Lutes
1988 Monte Carlo SS
"Never race anything you can't afford to set on fire and push off a cliff."
07-11-2014 #758
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I left the 3.42's in mine since I don't have OD yet. Plus with short 245/50/16 tires I'm spinning pretty good on the highway... Still planning on making it to the Syracuse Nationals? I'll have my car there!
07-11-2014 #759
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You've got some sweet looking new part right there. I love the Ride Tech stuff.
Wayne
Car FINALLY home !!!!!! lol
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07-11-2014 #760
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Must have Wheat thins.... errr Ride Tech!
Really wish they made swaybars for my car - I just discovered they made coilovers for the C5+.2005 LeMans Blue Corvette w/ T56 & Z51 & C6Z06 Brakes, Build Thread: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?64496
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