...

Go Back   Lateral-g Forums > Technical Discussions > Chassis and Suspension
User Name
Password



 
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
  #1  
Old 12-30-2007, 01:26 PM
BBC69Camaro's Avatar
BBC69Camaro BBC69Camaro is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 572
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Arrow Critique wanted on suspension package for 69 Camaro BBC

Hello,

I have been trying to figure out a suspension setup for my 69 Camaro that I am swapping in a BBC 489 into.

So far I have settled on this, but am certainly willing to listen to feedback:
Koni classic shocks front/rear
Moog front Springs (#5536 - 550lbs/rate, going to cut them as per David Pozzi's site)
Eaton Detroit multi-leaf rear springs (175lbs/rate)
Global West Rear Shackle kit with Del-A-Lum bushings (#108SH)
Hotchkis front and rear sway bars (#2207)
Hotchkis sub-frame connectors (#4007, still trying to figure out what body bushings)
Global West Upper Control Arms with Del-A-Lum bushings (#CTA-79A)
Global West Lower Lower Control Arms with Del-A-Lum bushings (#CTA-79L)
Baer Trackers
ATS AFX Tall Spindle
C5 Front Disc brake kit to go with the AFX Spindles and that will work with the stock 15x7 rally wheels (plan to go to a 17" wheels/tires just no budget for it right now).
Lee 670 Steering box (not exactly sure what ratio to go with)

I know there isn't much benefit on the lower arms but I am hoping it will help tighten up the handling a bit with the A-Lum bushings and stronger lower arms as well as giving me a bit more height control with the adjustable spring pocket.


What I want the car to do:
I am fine with a firm (not harsh ride). I certainly want to get rid of as much bump steer as I can. The car will be a driver, but I do want it to handle well as I think that is where much of the fun is. Any track usage the car would see would be very limited (2-3 times a year).


What I am still up in the air about is whether to use:
1. Body Bushings:
Global West Solid body bushings
or
Energy Suspension Poly body bushings
2. What steering box ratio to go with.


Also anyone know of any problems using the Hotchkis Sway bars with the Global West A-Arms? Or the GW body solid bushing kit with Hotchkis sub-frame connectors?

Any feedback/suggestions/comments are certainly appreciated. I am ready to pull the trigger and get most of this stuff (have the shocks, Coil springs, sway bars and rear leaf springs already).

Last edited by BBC69Camaro; 12-31-2007 at 09:14 AM.
Reply With Quote
 


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:41 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright Lateral-g.net