Pontiac LeMans T-37, Project LeManiac

[DDY RCKT]

Originally Posted by ProTouring442

What rear suspension are you planning on using?

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Bill

Let me get it out of the truck and under the car, and I'll see if you can identify it.

[DDY RCKT]

Out with the old!



And in with the new!

[DDY RCKT]

There are, of course, some clearance issues to be corrected. Some trimming and integrating of the new subframe with the original frame. Still not decided if I'm going to make concessions to bolt the rear in and out, or weld it in. I'm leaning towards welding, but that's going to depend on how accessable it makes things like the sway bar once it's all in the right place.









Plenty a wide wheel should fit under the fenders, methinks!

[ProTouring442]

BMW?

I was thinking of using a Mustang or Thunderbird/MKVIII unit, but went Ford 9" instead.

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Bill

[DDY RCKT]

You know, guys, it's ok to talk to me about my project. I see you looking.

Anyone figured out what the rear suspension is from? You get a gold star if you get it right!

[DDY RCKT]

Originally Posted by ProTouring442

BMW?

I was thinking of using a Mustang or Thunderbird/MKVIII unit, but went Ford 9" instead.

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Bill

Nope! It's much more appropriate than a BMW!

[Ummgawa]

Why I believe that's also a GTO unit. 04-06.

[DDY RCKT]

Originally Posted by Ummgawa

Why I believe that's also a GTO unit. 04-06.

We have a winner!

It's a 2005 LS2 GTO rear indepentent carrier, with all the included bits and pieces. One crushed brake line, but otherwise nearly perfect. Rotor to rotor, it's the extact length of the original, maybe 1.4" off.

[Ummgawa]

I'd be very interested in the install of the IRS in the LeMans. Keep lots of pix coming, and, I'll be watching your build closely. I am building a 70 gto vert (the one the ahole ex friend of mine stole the front end from) and like the looks of the install. Very Cool!

[DDY RCKT]

Originally Posted by Ummgawa

I'd be very interested in the install of the IRS in the LeMans. Keep lots of pix coming, and, I'll be watching your build closely. I am building a 70 gto vert (the one the ahole ex friend of mine stole the front end from) and like the looks of the install. Very Cool!

Thanks! It looks like it'll fit nicely. The spring perches are in the approximate location of the originals, as are the shock mounts, though the springs are shorter and the shocks are taller. I did, however, get the original upper perches that I can probably weld in to gain some of the height difference back. Either that, or it's going to squat right nicely.

I will probably end up getting some adjustable coilovers, though. That should help balance the system out somewhat.