Lets talk spindles!

[yamadog]

OK guys- I'm starting to get my 67 Camaro back on the road after an eight year garage stint. Right now the car is stock front end with Hotchkiss coils and Herb Adams shocks. It does have factory disc. Of cousre I want great big brakes and an aftermarket subframe but I am the no budget for car parts guy. So I rememberd that the Stielow's Red Witch had c4 corvette spindles on it. Hmmm.....A quick trip to Ebay says I can buy theses spindles for about 100 per side. Then I can get much better brakes for almost nothing. I want to know how and why Stielow chose these spindles for that car. I assume that they are also taller than the Camaro spindles making the car handle better too. Are there any other advatages to c4 spindles? Why haven't a thousand other 1st gen Camaro owners done this swap? Anybody know what is involved in doing this swap? Thanks for any help and insight. Jason

[Teetoe_Jones]

Because it isn't remotely a bolt on affair. Everything needs to be changed to adapt them- from ball joints, to steering arm location. The amount of fab work required to make it work is not worth the money spent.
If you want an OEM quality forged aluminum spindle that does bolt on, Speedtech and the AFX spindle are the best option for the money.

Tyler

[Spiffav8]

Originally Posted by Teetoe_Jones

Because it isn't remotely a bolt on affair. Everything needs to be changed to adapt them- from ball joints, to steering arm location. The amount of fab work required to make it work is not worth the money spent.
If you want an OEM quality forged aluminum spindle that does bolt on, Speedtech and the AFX spindle are the best option for the money.

Tyler

I took Tyler's advice. My (former) 67 went from fun...to awesome. The guys at Speedtech will take very good care of you.

Have fun!

[DOOM]

Speed Tech! Talk to Blake he'll set you straight......

[Bobs 67Camaro]

Make sure to get the Tall Spindles.

You can then bolt on C5 brakes. (you will need at least a 17" rim to fit C5 brakes)

[Bobs 67Camaro]

Sorry, I meant to say--get the tall ATS spindles from speedtech.

If you have questions on C5 brakes, call Tobin at Kore3.

[mstennes]

Originally Posted by Teetoe_Jones

Because it isn't remotely a bolt on affair. Everything needs to be changed to adapt them- from ball joints, to steering arm location. The amount of fab work required to make it work is not worth the money spent.
If you want an OEM quality forged aluminum spindle that does bolt on, Speedtech and the AFX spindle are the best option for the money.

Tyler

Tyler,
I forgot which AFX I want (I know again) there for the 69 with the GW upper and lower control arms with GW's coil over setup.