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ja.stoner63 06-28-2010 10:42 AM

Thanks for the detailed pictures...just awesome.

speedjohnston 07-02-2010 10:22 PM

I got a little more work done this week with some paint touch ups to the new welded on parts and started hopefully for the last time final install of the front suspension components. I got some RCD Billstein shocks, and even though they are mounted in the stock location, I had to modify the bottom round bracket of the spc arms to clear the shock under full compression. A few minutes of grinding and a little touch up paint and all was good.
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w...n/DSC01468.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w...n/DSC01469.jpg
and the spindles mounted with my steering arms also by my friend and good neighbour Stu
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w...n/DSC01474.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w...n/DSC01472.jpg
Sway bar is also mounted, at least the main bar anyway after spending about 2 hours pounding those bushings in place. :omg:
I have to get the arms pressed into shape and install the rod ends. The holes on the bars have to be drilled out after, and I'll have to make brackets to hold the lower rod ends. If anyone has any pics with a link to how they did it let me know. :cheers:

MarkM66 07-03-2010 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by speedjohnston (Post 294492)
I got a little more work done this week with some paint touch ups to the new welded on parts and started hopefully for the last time final install of the front suspension components. I got some RCD Billstein shocks, and even though they are mounted in the stock location, I had to modify the bottom round bracket of the spc arms to clear the shock under full compression. A few minutes of grinding and a little touch up paint and all was good.

Sway bar is also mounted, at least the main bar anyway after spending about 2 hours pounding those bushings in place. :omg:
I have to get the arms pressed into shape and install the rod ends. The holes on the bars have to be drilled out after, and I'll have to make brackets to hold the lower rod ends. If anyone has any pics with a link to how they did it let me know. :cheers:

I did as DSE does on their sway bars, and use Ridetech posi links for sway bar connections.

http://www.detroitspeed.com/images/n...y-front-lg.jpg

I did straits on the bar end, and the control arm end.

They allow more motion then a rod end. And by going vertical through the arm, they take up less space.

speedjohnston 07-03-2010 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkM66 (Post 294501)
I did as DSE does on their sway bars, and use Ridetech posi links for sway bar connections.

http://www.detroitspeed.com/images/n...y-front-lg.jpg

I did straits on the bar end, and the control arm end.

They allow more motion then a rod end. And by going vertical through the arm, they take up less space.

Thats a good idea. I like how little space they use. Too bad I allready have the other links, but maybe I'll toss them in favour of this idea. Thanks! :cheers:

BritishGreen68 07-06-2010 11:31 PM

Who makes the steering linkage parts like the crossbar and the piece that bolts to the frame?

coolwelder62 07-07-2010 05:52 AM

wow!!! This is an awesome build.Look out new unfair camaro you might have some one that will shoot you down.Keep up the good work.:thumbsup:

speedjohnston 07-07-2010 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BritishGreen68 (Post 294921)
Who makes the steering linkage parts like the crossbar and the piece that bolts to the frame?

The tie rod ends, idler arm, center link and steering box arm are all made by Howe. I purchased them from mark Savitske. The links between the tie rod ends I got from a local stock car place and I think they are made by Coleman. Just be aware they were made for stock cars and other mods may have to be made depending on what you are using them for. :thumbsup:

speedjohnston 07-07-2010 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by coolwelder62 (Post 294932)
wow!!! This is an awesome build.Look out new unfair camaro you might have some one that will shoot you down.Keep up the good work.:thumbsup:

Thanks! :)

BritishGreen68 07-07-2010 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedjohnston (Post 294981)
The tie rod ends, idler arm, center link and steering box arm are all made by Howe. I purchased them from mark Savitske. The links between the tie rod ends I got from a local stock car place and I think they are made by Coleman. Just be aware they were made for stock cars and other mods may have to be made depending on what you are using them for. :thumbsup:

thanks for the info!

speedjohnston 07-17-2010 06:18 PM

Getting a little more work done with the brakes mounted both sides and permanently. A little shimming was needed to center the caliper and a spacer under the radial bolts to keep the pads and retaining clip for the pads from rubbing.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w...o/DSC01476.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w...o/DSC01477.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w...o/DSC01478.jpg


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