69 Camaro - New member needs suspension advice

[Spiffav8]

Welcome aboard Mike. Let me know when you're ready to install all that stuff. More than happy to come over and lend a hand.

[awr68]

Welcome Mike! Take a look at Speed Tech if you haven't already. I drove their '69 Camaro test car last weekend and was quite impressed!

[dhutton]

If you are working with a budget give Mark at SC&C a call. He has several different packages over a wide price range. He's great to talk with and knows his stuff.

http://www.scandc.com

Don

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by mrr1999

Thanks for the replies, guys. I wanted to keep the suspension budget under $3K, but what I say and do are 2 different things. On the same token, as the price tag goes up, so does the build time.

Concerning the drinking vs. mustang saying...Does it make it better to add that I do more than my share of drinking and also have a big block Chevelle?

Nope -- that just won't get 'er done man!! LOL

Welcome aboard... there is so much kool stuff here it will alter (and not in a good way) your life! < Grin >

Not sure if it's Prodigy Customs or IronWorks that says this - Build it once and build it right -- or something along those lines. Do overs are the expensive way to build a car. Think about this - like I have done when remodeling or building a house - The stuff that stays the longest gets the money -- FLOORS (not carpet) - SINKS/FIXTURES - Counters and cabinets... I can add trim later - and change carpet colors - but I'm unlikely to pull the windows out to change them.

Now - think about your car project that way... you can change carbs - heads - tranny - seats - carpet (relatively easy) but the suspension/frame? That's a major piece... better get it right or live with it. Someone pointed out the Global West A arms etc -- and if I was on a budget - that's the way I'd go - I'm not saying that brand specifically - but that direction... get some more Castor - less flex - better look. You don't have to go with a whole new subframe just to make the Camaros drive better. Sub frame connectors would help (weld or bolt in)? Someone chime in here? Ditching the rollover on the rear leafs would help the backend... so maybe adding a panhard bar or something along those lines?


PS -- I gave up drinking 25 years ago - it didn't help. I have Fords and Chevys.

[XLexusTech]

Originally Posted by dhutton

If you are working with a budget give Mark at SC&C a call. He has several different packages over a wide price range. He's great to talk with and knows his stuff.

http://www.scandc.com

Don

I second that!

[tones2SS]

Originally Posted by mrr1999

Thanks for the replies, guys. I wanted to keep the suspension budget under $3K, but what I say and do are 2 different things. On the same token, as the price tag goes up, so does the build time.

Concerning the drinking vs. mustang saying...Does it make it better to add that I do more than my share of drinking and also have a big block Chevelle?

My kind of man!
Drinking brews and a BB Chevelle!! Good luck with the suspension bud!

[mrr1999]

Thanks guys. I'm going to try to decide what suspension package in the next week or so and take the plunge. Any other input, let me know - I appreciate the help.

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by mrr1999

Thanks guys. I'm going to try to decide what suspension package in the next week or so and take the plunge. Any other input, let me know - I appreciate the help.

I think you should be able to pull off a big upgrade just as soon as you get the Mrs. that 3rd full time job! With Xmas coming - maybe she could also get some extra part time work too!!

[eqt555]

I had Hotchkis slalom leafs and Global West Delalum bushings up front with Gulstrand mod prior to my "real" build. And a Hotchkis front sway bar and 76 TA brakes. Handled decently, but I never autocrossed it so I couldnt give you exact numbers. Brakes sucked, but better than stock drums. Someone mentioned the Chassisworks 4 link, I just had one installed, but that alone would take you over the $3k mark. If I only had $3-5k, Id probably do the Hothkis leafs, DSE front speed kit with tubular uppers and lowers with coilovers and sway bar, tie the subframe together with subframe connectors, go with QA1 or Varishocks, and beef up the brakes. SSBC has a decent kit for both front and rear brake conversions. Also think about a quick ratio steering box since rack and pinion would set you over. $2500 would probably cover the front end, $2k to $3k for brakes,rear suspension, and connectors. All this assuming you did the labor. Or like someone else said, save your dough for a few and go with a DSE, Fatman, Alston Chassisworks, etc. setup later and get the best of everything.
BTW, I think it was Fesler saying "BUILD IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME ITS MUCH CHEAPER" !

[ProdigyCustoms]

Feel free to give me a call. We have 5 different suspension brands we sell. Lets talk and decide what is best for your budget and needs.