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Originally Posted by GMJim
Hi Y'all
As I'm mainly drive train guy I've found myself at a loss to decide which way to go with some not so extreme front suspension upgrades. My level of expertise in this area is admittedly lacking! I've done a lot of searching and reading but still haven't had any luck deciding. My restored 69 Z/28 RS is bone stock with the exception of a healthy 350 and a 5 speed TKO transmission (original engine and transmission are resting comfortably) and I've recently decided that keeping the front suspension stock is going to kill me. The quick ratio steering box, long pitman arm and stock upper and lower control arms are fine for daily driving but at 70 mph on a tight corner the fear of swapping ends is very real! The lack of caster adjust-ability and light steering feel make this car very twitchy at highway speeds. I'm thinking new upper and lower control arms, and some 4 piston calipers would get me where I want to be. I may need to change the steering box and pump as well. I don't track this car but I do take it to the drag strip once in a while. Does anybody have suggestions? Before you ask about budget I'm a great believer in you get what you pay for but I don't think I need the best out there.
Thanks.
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Hi Jim,
I'd go with the full DSE or Speedtech treatment with a 600 box. As far as the steering feel you can play with the alignment numbers.