First Gen Camaro Front Suspension Heidts vs Speedtech - Lateral-g Forums

Royalty Rides · #1 09-25-2013, 03:33 PM

I just recently purchased a 69 camaro. I am planning on using my original subframe, getting it stripped and powdercoated and building the front suspension. I was sold on Heidts but looking through forums it seems as if no one is really using their suspension kit. I've seen a lot of people using Speedtech. Just wanted opinions from anyone that has used either or if there's another company I should look into? My complete suspension will be 2" dropped in front with Wilwood brakes, DSE minitub 3" dropped kit with leaf springs out back. LS (not sure on which exact size) and a T56 Magnum. Thanks for any feedback

6D9 Matt · #2 09-25-2013, 10:19 PM

I have always heard great things about Speedtech, and also Ridetech is another option.

I spoke with Jay at Speedtech in the last couple weeks and he really helped me out with what I needed. I ended up ordering the pro-touring kit from them, which includes upper and lower control arms and coilover setup. Hope to install it in the next month or so.

Royalty Rides · #3 09-25-2013, 11:32 PM

Thanks for the info Matt. Are you able to fit a 10" wide front tire with the Speedtech front suspension kit?

cwylie · #4 09-26-2013, 10:58 AM

Ridetech is the only kit that will say they can fit a 10 inch wide wheel with the stock subframe. My understanding is you have to modify the inner fender pretty aggressively to allow that.

Royalty Rides · #5 09-26-2013, 12:40 PM

Thanks for letting me know it's "aggressively" the website makes it sound minimal. So I assume 9-9.5 is more accurate with no inner wheel mods?

Rod P · #6 09-26-2013, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Royalty Rides

Thanks for letting me know it's "aggressively" the website makes it sound minimal. So I assume 9-9.5 is more accurate with no inner wheel mods?

heres mine modified! its really easy not aggressive at all, Camaro inner fenders SUCK they were designed for a MAX 15inch wheel 7inch wide to get any real tire under there and a decent ride height, it needs to be modified, hope that helps

CUT UP

COVER PLATE

HERES THE ANVIL FENDER NEXT TO STOCK(this is the shape youre kinda looking for)