Ridetech for 69 Firebird?

[bret]

Im not running Tru Turn system and im running a 255mm on an 8.5" rim with 5" backspace on mt 67'

And what modifications did you do to the oem Camaro steering arm to get clearance? Or are you using the Chevelle steering arm? The Chevelle steering arm will give you clearance but unless you modify the rest of teh steering linkage significantly the bumpsteer will be pretty bad.



The other way to get wheel/steering arm clearance with that combo would be to use the oem drum brake spindle with an aftermarket [or custom built] disc brake kit. That combination sits the wheel mount surface outboard by about 1". But that would seem to cause a lot if tire/fender interference unless the ride height is really high.

[Buryingthesun]

And what modifications did you do to the oem Camaro steering arm to get clearance? Or are you using the Chevelle steering arm? The Chevelle steering arm will give you clearance but unless you modify the rest of teh steering linkage significantly the bumpsteer will be pretty bad.

The other way to get wheel/steering arm clearance with that combo would be to use the oem drum brake spindle with an aftermarket [or custom built] disc brake kit. That combination sits the wheel mount surface outboard by about 1". But that would seem to cause a lot if tire/fender interference unless the ride height is really high.

Im have OEM Firebird steering arms.

Im glad you posted about the aftermarket brakes. I think I might have an issue once I swap over from my factory drums to the Wilwood's I just ordered

[jlwdvm]

I notched all of the bars myself with a template I printed off the internet. I used my angle grinder to get the tubes to my liking and mig welded them in. I sprayed the main hoop and rear tubes with SPI epoxy black primer prior to installing to make final paint coverage easier.