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    Thread: A Clean Slate

    1. #1
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      A Clean Slate

      Well, as the title says, I'm working with a clean slate. I have a 1970 Pontiac Lemans with the stock suspension under it including the work worn our rubber bushings. I have replaced the stock sway bar with a hotckis 1 1/4 inch bar and added a 1 inch rear bar. So what next? I'm thinking of keeping the stock control arms in the front and just putting new polyurethane bushings and ball joints. In the rear I have new lower arms, but the uppers are stock. Sould I change them? I'm thinking of overhauling the steering with new linkage and changing out the box. Mabey a Lee box. Any recommendations? I want this to be a spirited and reliable driver, not a track car.



      Thanks


    2. #2
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      mark at sc&c http://scandc.com/new/
      1970 Elcamino ls3/t56, ricks/vaporworx, sc&c afx ,forgeline zx3, kore3 z51/ls1
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    3. #3
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      Hi John.

      We have a '72 and have been outfitting a ton of Pro-Tour cars lately. You can check out our first build here: http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo..._page=72lemans

      We're currently starting a frame-off resto on this same car.

      I'd be happy to work with you on a package to meet your goals. UMI uppers give a great handling improvement at a good price point. Made in Philipsburg, PA USA.

      We have 1/2" taller ball joints as well. For a budget package, use our uppers with a fresh set of poly bushings in the lowers.

      Lee's 670 boxes work great. I have a Lee on my race car and we're looking at one for the LeMans.

      Good luck on your project and let me know if you need any tech help.

      ramey
      Technical Support
      UMI Performance, Inc.
      [email protected]
      814.343.6315

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      mark at sc&c http://scandc.com/new/ X2 Great guy,always has time to chat and knows his sh*t period.




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