Rear Suspension setup 69' Camaro

[Smokey1226]

Excellent pics, that setup is absolutely stunning!

Is that the stock tank in the picture or a new one? I plan on using a good amount Second Skin Damplifier over the floor and a lot around the wheel wells so that if i dump the exhaust in front of the wheels it wont be obnoxiously loud.


I would love to be able to use the stock tank and just repaint it.

[ProdigyCustoms]

That is a aftermarket stainless tank with the corners nothced. You could easily notch the corners of your stock tank though

[Smokey1226]

Originally Posted by ProdigyCustoms

That is a aftermarket stainless tank with the corners nothced. You could easily notch the corners of your stock tank though

Whats the smarter route? because i have to tap (2) -8AN fittings into whatever tank i go into. Maybe i'd be better off just ordering a custom tank that is slightly smaller, with the Fittings already put in?

You guys sell tanks too?!?! Looks like ill end up spending a lot of money with your company

[ProdigyCustoms]

Originally Posted by Smokey1226

You guys sell tanks too?!?! Looks like ill end up spending a lot of money with your company

LOL! Yeah, that happens sometimes but you save while your spending anyway. We actually do a lot of project planning and are supplying builders all over the world everything for their project.

Yes we sell tanks. Need to call and discuss your particular needs to spec out a tank.

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[Moose]

Originally Posted by Smokey1226

Excellent pics, that setup is absolutely stunning!

This the same setup that I finally got setup on my car. Rides a lot better then the leaf springs that I had on the car and you have some adjustment on ride height..

And I would recommend prodigy for buying products.. Frank has been helping me with my setup and now I'm ordering more parts That I feel need replaced..

[DaveO]

Originally Posted by ProdigyCustoms

I would seriously consider a Chris Alston G Bar triangle 4 link. Not a ton of money ($1750), only a few bucks more then a leaf spring kit. Great ride, Great handling, easy installation, and no narrowed tank required. Just notch the corners of your tank for improved tailpipe clearance..

Frank, I have a narrowed tank that I was going to use before I switched to the g-bar - do you know if it will provide enough clearance for a 3" exhaust? BTW, thx for all your help on the Moser rear end - did you get my message that it should be 57-3/4" af-af, not 58"?

[ProdigyCustoms]

I did. No problem on the change. the narrowed tank will also give you the clearance you need as basically the entire sides are trim instead of just dog earing the corners.

[scherp69]

Originally Posted by WILWAXU

Bitch'n step up! I want to do something simular with my Nova, with a slightly smaller tire 315/18 or 335 if possible.

Smokey1226....sorry to steal your thread for a second. WILWAXU, like Frank said, if you want to see some pics of a g-bar with a DSE deep tub install in progress, check out my build thread (in my signature) and you'll see how it fits. I should be able to run 315's no problem.

[turbo67camaro]

G-Bar =

The coilovers will mount to adapters that bolt to your leaf spring perches, not the special Moser brackets for a narrowed rear as shown in the picture.

If you want to narrow your rear to get deeper rear wheel lips or to get rid of C clip axles using Ford Torino housing ends, you'll either need to fabricate those brackets, or buy a Moser narrowed rear with those brackets. This is not an issue if sticking with a stock rear width / housing ends.

I've been trying to get Ridetech and/or Alston to supply such brackets, but no joy yet as they have each told me contact the other (ugh). So, in my case, I'll either be selling my rear to help fund a narrowed Moser rear (I'm wanting to get rid of the C clips and get more wheel dish), or I'll be fabricating those brackets and narrowing my rear w/ new ends.

In short, great system for the buck, easy to install, as long as your sticking with a stock width / housing end rear. Be prepared for more hassle and cost if you're wanting a modified rear.

And, since a little welding is required for the upper brackets on the axle tubes, get the installer to weld the mounts to the frame rails too, instead of bolting them in (good insurance for little extra $).

G-Bar =

[BBC69Camaro]

I pretty much did the same thing after I did the numbers. G-Bar + Mini-tub really wasn't too much more than a Mini-tub with relocated springs and narrowed tank. Also it makes the mini-tub actually easier as you don't have to deal with cutting out and welding in a new upper shock crossmember.

Just recently finished as well so I'll throw my pic in too -



I also got all my parts for the rear suspension and mini-tubbing from Frank, he was a great help and resource before, during and after the sale.