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Originally Posted by markss28
Hi all, I'm looking to upgrade the front suspension on my 73 camaro. Right now it has poly bushings all over, and hotchkis springs. The rear has hotchkis leafs.
Car is street driven once a week as hard as I can without getting into trouble. It will not see an autocross as I'm in south tx and there's nothing here but a drag strip which I will take it to every few months but I want the car built more for handling than drag. Currently runs on 19x8s 245/35/19 and 19x10 295/30/19.
Budget is $1200-$1500. Eventually would like to widen the front wheel to 9".
All opinions and thoughts would be appreciated.
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The Hotchkis springs and Leafs are very good to use as a base, I would add a tubular control arm set, a good front sway bar, adjustable shocks, subframe connectors, and front chassis stiffening bars
here's why
1)the tubular arms increase the suspension rigidity and most have an increase in caster to help handling
2)a big front sway bar helps control body roll , safer on the freeway and increases handling
3) adjustable shocks allow you to soften them for drag race, set to medium settings for daily use, and when the Goodguys show comes to town turn to stiff and try autocross
4) subframe connector reduce body flex and forces the suspension to do its full job..even your drag racing runs will be quicker and more constant
5) front chassis stiffening bars do the same as the subframes, forcing the front frame to become more ridged and helps turn in