68 Camaro rear suspension choices

[Vegas69]

Looks perfect Joe.

[Silver69Camaro]

Or go with the AME rear clip and increase the body's stiffness above any other option...

[bret]

The ridetech bolt in 4 link has the crossmember that you are looking for. http://www.ridetech.com/store/1967-1...rd-airbar.html

Also has heim joint option and offset lower bats to clear a 335 tire. Completely compatible with mini tubs, DSE or otherwise.

[Track Junky]

Hey guy,
I'm not a big fan of off set shackles. IMO(and I'm no expert)but I feel bringing the leafs in board will only allow more roll which is why I tried so hard and fit 315's without moving them. Probably not a bad thing for auto-x events but I dont feel that condition would be favorable in a road course environment. The two other options are proven set ups and to be honest I think are equal.

If I were in your shoes I would probably look into building a 3 link set up. You have the welding and fabrication skills and ultimately I think this option would probably save you some coin in the end.

[DEIGuy38]

Originally Posted by Vegas69

I'm not sold on the design of the G link as it's missing the front cradle cross bar that the old style used for bracing. So you go from loading both frame rails to one. Mine was some small cracks that were easily repair, Rodger had to do some real frame repair. Peronsally, I'd reinforce either set up just to be safe.

With all that being said, I'd opt for a Quadralink or Speedtech set up.

Thanks for the info Todd

Originally Posted by Spiffav8

I think that Speedtech has a great setup and it's user friendly. To top it off they are great people to do business with or to just hang out with.

I looked at the Speedtech torque arm but I already have my exhaust, frame connectors and I am running a 8.5" 10 bolt and their setup is for a 12 bolt.

Originally Posted by frojoe

For the price, I love the adjustability of of the G-Link, I personally wouldn't want to drop that much cash and have adjustment limited to just ride height, if that. That's what allowed me to justify the extra couple hundred of the G-link over the G-bar. I particularly liked the lack of cutting and minimal welding needed for the G-Link (if it were to be unmodified). The only downside as Todd mentioned was the lack of front cradle/crossbar for the UCA's. Oh and adjustable links (either upper, lower, or both) make it so nice for adjusting pinion angle exactly.

Thank you for the picture of the upper front support you put in. I like the adjustability of the G-link also.

Originally Posted by bret

The ridetech bolt in 4 link has the crossmember that you are looking for. http://www.ridetech.com/store/1967-1...rd-airbar.html
Also has heim joint option and offset lower bats to clear a 335 tire. Completely compatible with mini tubs, DSE or otherwise.

Thank you for the link Bret

Originally Posted by Track Junky

If I were in your shoes I would probably look into building a 3 link set up. You have the welding and fabrication skills and ultimately I think this option would probably save you some coin in the end.

I could fabricate something but all of the hard work is done with these proven systems. I looked at Scott Mocks rear stuff that was on Kevin's (I think that was his name) camaro and thought about building a modified version of that system. With that being said I have been collecting parts and working on the car for 5 years now and you saw my progress so I want it done and driving. With 2 kids under 5 its hard to get garage time so reinventing the wheel just isn't going to happen.


Thank you guys for all of your responses

[DEIGuy38]

Pros for the G-link is:
1. Ease of installation
2. Rod ends and not rubber/poly bushings
3. Adjustability side to side, pinion angle, link angles on the housing

Cons for the G-link:
1. Ride height adjustibility. Several members had to run shorter springs to get their heights. I don't want to be Gaetano low but really like where JDman camaro's ride height.

Bret, how does ridetech get their cars low with coil overs? Are their shock bodies and springs shorter? You don't have to cut the trunk and install the upper shock mount like DSE.

[Track Junky]

Oh no you didn't......

BAM!

BAM BAM!!

BAM BAM BAM!!!

[frojoe]

Originally Posted by Track Junky

Oh no you didn't......

BAM BAM BAM!!!

Forget what Guy says, your ride height is purrrrrrrrrrfect!!

[bret]

Bret, how does ridetech get their cars low with coil overs? Are their shock bodies and springs shorter? You don't have to cut the trunk and install the upper shock mount like DSE.[/QUOTE]

We run a 4.1" stroke shock with the RideTech 4 link. We get the car low in a couple of ways:

1. we drop the bottom of the shock by an inch with our billet lower shock mount
2. we angle the shock in to the center at the top slightly. This also keeps the spring rate linear when the body rolls...the shocks dont lean out in compression.

Here is the 4 link video form the 48 Hour Camaro build: http://48hourcamaro.com/2011/08/prod...ar-suspension/

Here is the installation instructions for that 4 link:http://www.ridetech.com/store/1967-1...rd-airbar.html
Click on the tab that says "instructions".

[bret]

BTW...can you modify your poll to show the RideTech 4 link as a possibility?