Lightweight Suspension Options for 2nd gen Fbody?

[BMR Tech]

I would keep your 10 bolt. All second gens except the 70 came with the 8.5" rear end which is almost as strong as a 12 bolt. You can put an Eaton True trac and axles in it and never have to worry about the rear.

Also, you can literally bolt-on a set of disc brakes from a late model 4th gen F-Body (93-02 Camaro and Firebird) for practically nothing. You can get them at the salvage yards and swap meets for about $100 and be able to buy replacement pads and rotors at any parts store.

[coolwelder62]

Originally Posted by BMR Tech

I would keep your 10 bolt. All second gens except the 70 came with the 8.5" rear end which is almost as strong as a 12 bolt. You can put an Eaton True trac and axles in it and never have to worry about the rear.

Also, you can literally bolt-on a set of disc brakes from a late model 4th gen F-Body (93-02 Camaro and Firebird) for practically nothing. You can get them at the salvage yards and swap meets for about $100 and be able to buy replacement pads and rotors at any parts store.

This is real good advice for some on a budget.

[mikespeed95]

I did not know that you could bolt-on the 4th gen stuff. Thats a huge win since we'll be using c4 front spindles, so we can have OEM GM stuff all the way around.

[BMR Tech]

Glad to pass on what I have learned on my own projects. I had a set of factory brakes left over from my 4th gen after doing a Wilwood drag race setup. When I was upgrading the axles and posi in my 2nd gen, I decided to check just for the hell of it and see what it would take to get the 4th gen brakes on there. To my surprise they bolted right up!

[mikespeed95]

No way! Well that 100% solves that problem, thanks for passing that tip along as that is totally awesome!

[deuce_454]

AFX spindles and SPC lightweight arms.... the AFX accepts C5 brakes so you can install good used brakes for cheap up front too....

[carbuff]

Originally Posted by deuce_454

AFX spindles

For a second gen? Where can I get them?

[skatinjay27]

Originally Posted by carbuff

For a second gen? Where can I get them?

from ats or speedtech ... not sure if their ready yet though.

[carbuff]

Originally Posted by skatinjay27

from ats or speedtech ... not sure if their ready yet though.

I thought they never actually made it to production, and when I looked on the Speedtech site the other day, their 2nd gen offerings are much more limited than their 1st gen.

I'd love to be told that I'm wrong and that a 2nd gen ATS spindle is coming, but I don't recall ever conclusively seeing that one is. So my previous comment wasn't intended sarcastically if it came off that way, I sincerely would like to know if it's available.

Thanx!

[speedjohnston]

I have them on my car...
and yes its a second gen.