2nd gen camaro rear suspension HELP

[5spd540]

What do you guys have and how do you like it.

[FirebirdSteve]

Going with Speed Tech Torque Arm.

[5spd540]

Have you started it yet?

[srh3trinity]

I have a ridetech four link and will be going with coilovers. Probably more cars out there with this type of setup than any other setup

[5spd540]

That is what I have been looking at but want to see some feedback on some set ups before I do anything

[srh3trinity]

That is wise. There are some great second Gen setups out there. I went with ridetech but considered the DSE Quadralink and also the three torque arm options.

[5spd540]

Well I have some time to decide I hope to be ready by the 1st of the year

[musclecarmatt]

DSE leaf spring setup with PTFB chassis bracing...adjustable rear sway bar.....it holds it own pretty well.....

[5spd540]

DSE leaf spring setup with PTFB chassis bracing...adjustable rear sway bar.....it holds it own pretty well.....

Yea just looking for something different

[5spd540]

WHy did you go PTFB and DSE stuff why not stay with 1 kit

[BMR Sales]

I usually ask a few questions before I make any suggestions to determine the best possible bang for the buck.

I think many guys spend more than they need or will use. I pride myself in asking as many questions as possible before making a decision on what is best for the customers hard earned money.

1. First question is what do you have for goals for the car once it is done? Is it going to be a factory restoration, daily driver/weekend cruiser, weekend warrior/drag car, ProTouring/handling machine, etc.
2. Second question is do you need and/or plan to improve the braking & steering systems to compliment any suspension upgrades?
3. Third question is do you have a specific budget in mind?
4. Lastly, do you plan to do the work yourself?

We offer a true BOLT-ON Torque Arm kit for stock 10 & 12 bolt applications. We also offer customers interested in a Ford 9" that includes a bare Strange housing for $600 more. Take a look at the link below detailing an install that a member here completed with our Ford 9 in. kit in his 1973 Firebird:

https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...ght=TORQUE+ARM

[5spd540]

Weekend car some autocross for fun and some dragracing mostly street driving
I have 4 wheel 12in disc on it now steering I have not done yet.
money why worry about it now. I have a ton in it already
Yes all work will be done in my shop.
I have a tko600 and a dart 540 for the car now the motor will be making low 700hp and mid 600tq

[Hotchkis]

Weekend car some autocross for fun and some dragracing mostly street driving
I have 4 wheel 12in disc on it now steering I have not done yet.
money why worry about it now. I have a ton in it already
Yes all work will be done in my shop.
I have a tko600 and a dart 540 for the car now the motor will be making low 700hp and mid 600tq

5spd540,
I would definitely suggest taking a look at our TVS system. If you are looking for the an easy option with proven results then this is it. Our latest Stage2 TVS system has everything you need from leaf springs to sway bars and chassis bracing to shock absorbers. Every part of this system was designed to compliment the others to give you a complete, well-engineered kit. In last 2010's Super Chevy Suspension shootout a Hotchkis TVS-equipped F-Body bested the competition (including cars with Independent Rear Suspension) by 0.02 seconds in the autocross - not bad for a car with leaf springs. This same car was also driven by Pulitzer-Prize winning Automotive Journalist Dan Neil who said about the car, "In 20 years, the best car I’ve ever driven.” Not only will the TVS system give you the ride and handling you are looking for while autocrossing, but it is still compliant enough not to enjoy on a daily basis driving on the street. For more information on the TVS Stage2 kit please visit http://www.hotchkis.net/stage-2-tota...ck-2-drop.html for info on the 70-73 kit or here http://www.hotchkis.net/search.html?...mitForm=Search to see the rest of our 2nd-Gen F-Body products.
Here is a picture of all that is included in the TVS kit:



If you decide that you want to take the next step beyond the TVS Stage2 system then I would suggest looking to our brand new 3-link system. This kit eliminates the leaf springs and replaces them with more traditional coil-over shocks. With its improved geometry, new trailing arms, adjustable Panhard Rod, and adjustable shocks, traction is improved while wheel-hop is greatly reduced. The adjustable upper trailing arm also allows you to make pinion angle changes easy. For more information on this kit please visit: http://www.hotchkis.net/19701981-cam...ming-soon.html



This setup was also featured in a recent Super Chevy article that you can find here: http://www.superchevy.com/features/c...vrolet_camaro/

[killer69]

Speedtech Torque arm is probably the EASIEST install of any of the options, lots of room for 3" exhaust OVER the axle. No frame cutting. price is 2199 including shocks.

[5spd540]

That looks pretty cool

[BMR Sales]

Speedtech Torque arm is probably the EASIEST install of any of the options, lots of room for 3" exhaust OVER the axle. No frame cutting. price is 2199 including shocks.

I would say a kit that bolts on would be easier than a kit that requires welding to install. How much is the kit with the housing? What is the brand and model # of shocks that come at that price? Is it made in the USA or at your facility in BC Canada?

[killer69]

I would say a kit that bolts on would be easier than a kit that requires welding to install. How much is the kit with the housing? What is the brand and model # of shocks that come at that price? Is it made in the USA or at your facility in BC Canada?

2199.00 for the torque arm with QA1 Single adjustable shocks.
if you want ridetech single adjustable shocks add 250.00

With a Strange housing fully welded with all brackets to your specified width with Big Ford Ends add 710.00
2995.00 extra if you want the complete Strange built rear end fully assembled, any width, any gear ratio, Strange posi.

If your really hardcore and want the NEW Chicane floater rear end with ZR1 hubs and Hituff axles, cooling ports, straightened to within .005" over 60 inches, Strange center section, Corvette Parking brake assembly then you would need to add 5499.00

The following list shows where the parts are made

Torque arm formed and welded in Canada steel is supplied from USA.
Strange housing finish welded in Canada manufactured in USA
Strange axles and center section USA
Shocks QA1 USA
ridetech USA
Chicane Floater USA
ZR1 SKF Hubs Tiawan ( as far as i know)
All the sub assemblies bushings etc are made inhouse.

Thanks For Asking Rich. it is good information to have out in the pubilc forum.

Blake

[5spd540]

Not a bad price IMO

[SLO_Z28]

I would argue you could accomplish a lot with just springs, shocks and sway bars. My car has turned into a 10/10ths car (as much as the budget allows anyways) and I don't think I am at a disadvantage by having a leaf spring suspension. Get the cars total weight, and corner weights, choose the right springs and sway bars, then get some shocks made and dynoed to your specs. My car is just a springs and sway bars car and it handles amazing, there is a great balance to it, its very predictable and very responsive:

[killer69]

Don't know that anyone would argue with you, The biggest thing I think guys are looking for is adjustability, the cool factor and options for wheels and tires, you have a hard time fitting 345 on a leaf spring car, with out changing the shocks to inboard mount on a X member and cutting into the front frame and moving the spring pockets, off set shackles narrowed tank, plus leaf springs are not all that adjustable, for the average guy to have to try and TUNE a leaf spring car to work is out of grasp. How many sets of leaf springs does a guy need to buy to make it work? how many guys can have shocks "Made and dynoed" to work?? I am not knocking your approach, its admirable in this day and age of "Easier" way to accomplish the same thing. Is budget a factor? sure it is, for most. you have obviously done a awesome job with your combination hats off.