Norwood

[Sieg]

While the rear end is at the doctor that creates access opportunities to clean up details and install the Energy urethane rear spring bushings I've had laying around for years......not the best but probably better than the OEM rubber. Fronts were previously installed. I also didn't want to go through the 1/8 turn at a time reinstall on the OEM shackle bolts and locking nuts....that was a pain!

So I grabbed some grade 8 bolts and heavy washers, modified the shackles, and made a sleeve out of stainless and brass tubing to get a snug fit with the bolts and bushings. $25 spent.

[GregWeld]

Don't forget to grease 'em - or they squeak like crazy....

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Don't forget to grease 'em - or they squeak like crazy....

[Panteracer]

Sieg,
you could also raise the front shackel bolt up 3/4" (old Herb Adams trick)
I bought his brackets from National Parts Depot.. or you could cut the top
off yours and weld a filler in the old hole location...
It is suppose to get rid of the spring wrap or wheel hop
I had to modify Herbs brackets to make them work so to modify yours is easier and cheaper

They also use a larger shackel out back to cut down on the flex

Spherical bushings at the front are also good but not cheap

Spend more money and you can buy a custom Mono spring
stronger on the front side....like an never ending money pit

Sound like someone we know on this board

I just did all this to my car.. saves weight and cheaper than
a 3 or 4 link setup

I had mine apart several times and yes my 12 bolt bearings finally
went out after 26 years... Gears were perfect after all the abuse
they have taken from big Pontiacs and cheater slicks over the years

What is going to break next?

Panteracer Norcal Bob

[FETorino]

Originally Posted by Panteracer

Sieg,
you could also raise the front shackel bolt up 3/4" (old Herb Adams trick)
I bought his brackets from National Parts Depot.. or you could cut the top
off yours and weld a filler in the old hole location...
It is suppose to get rid of the spring wrap or wheel hop
I had to modify Herbs brackets to make them work so to modify yours is easier and cheaper



What is going to break next?

Panteracer Norcal Bob

I think Herb also suggested raising the front eye height to eliminate roll steer from the rear suspension to increase front grip and reduce understeer.

On a second gen you could use a bracket that he sold. On a first gen you have to do some surgery to make room to move the spring eye upward.

The next thing to break will be a Lotus

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by Panteracer

What is going to break next?

Panteracer Norcal Bob

THE BANK!

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by Sieg

I was working with my old buddy Pierre --- and he's marking something "L" and "R" --- I said -- how many are we working with? "One each side" was the reply... I said "okay" --- You do realize that if you mark one "L" then the other one must be "R", right?

Then I said, which way is "R"? from the back of the car or the front? :>) How about marking one "D" for Driver or "P" for Passenger...

I love busting his balls....

[96z28ss]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

I was working with my old buddy Pierre --- and he's marking something "L" and "R" --- I said -- how many are we working with? "One each side" was the reply... I said "okay" --- You do realize that if you mark one "L" then the other one must be "R", right?

Then I said, which way is "R"? from the back of the car or the front? :>) How about marking one "D" for Driver or "P" for Passenger...

I love busting his balls....

Your supposed to respect your elders.

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by 96z28ss

Your supposed to respect your elders.

Tell Rob that would ya!

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

I was working with my old buddy Pierre --- and he's marking something "L" and "R" --- I said -- how many are we working with? "One each side" was the reply... I said "okay" --- You do realize that if you mark one "L" then the other one must be "R", right?

Then I said, which way is "R"? from the back of the car or the front? :>) How about marking one "D" for Driver or "P" for Passenger...

I love busting his balls....

Pierre's my newest best friend, be nice.