68 Camaro, RideTech front & rear suspension. Looking for C5 options...

[68zz502fi]

I have a 68 Camaro that im "Resto-Modding". Im installing complete RideTech suspension, front and rear. Im doing the 2" drop spindles on the front with RideTech "Strong Arms" control arms and Coil-Overs. In the Rear im running the RideTech 4 link/Air Bar with Coil-Overs and DSE mini-tubs. I plan on running either 17"-18 rims and around 335's on the rear, and 275's or so on the front.

So my question is, for those of you that are "basically" running this set-up in a 67-69 Camaro. What Manufacturers C5/C6 style conversions are you running and what information or feedback can you offer.

I already have a basic disc brake conversion, but I'd really like to upgrade to a 4 wheel disc C5/C6 system if possible. I imagine the only thing I can possibly retain from that system is maybe the brake lines at best.

For me, price IS always an issue ,so im not after an ultra high-end or overly expensive kits. Im just looking for a "totally complete", no nonsense, solid performing, dependable kit that works... without costing me more than it should.

[youthpastor]

Originally Posted by 68zz502fi

I have a 68 Camaro that im "Resto-Modding". Im installing complete RideTech suspension, front and rear. Im doing the 2" drop spindles on the front with RideTech "Strong Arms" control arms and Coil-Overs. In the Rear im running the RideTech 4 link/Air Bar with Coil-Overs and DSE mini-tubs. I plan on running either 17"-18 rims and around 335's on the rear, and 275's or so on the front.

So my question is, for those of you that are "basically" running this set-up in a 67-69 Camaro. What Manufacturers C5/C6 style conversions are you running and what information or feedback can you offer.

I already have a basic disc brake conversion, but I'd really like to upgrade to a 4 wheel disc C5/C6 system if possible. I imagine the only thing I can possibly retain from that system is maybe the brake lines at best.

For me, price IS always an issue ,so im not after an ultra high-end or overly expensive kits. Im just looking for a "totally complete", no nonsense, solid performing, dependable kit that works... without costing me more than it should.

We have two Camaros in the shop with the same suspension kits. The spindles Ridetech uses offer lots of options. We are using Baer kits on both because they bolt right up and are VERY complete which in the end saves the customer labor. Another great product for less $$ is Kore3 out of Oregon. C5/6 conversions and a super guy to deal with-Chris

[markss28]

Kore3 all the way! I have their C6 kit front and rear on my 73 camaro. Took about 2 days to install and that's cause I needed to have the stock spindle machined. Very easy kit with everything included. I didn't have to search for one thing except for master cylinder which I got off a 2000 camaro with the fitting I needed. Stops great and looks awesome!

I'll be going with their ZO6 kit for my 68 firebird in the future.

[Musclerodz]

Call Tobin at KORE3

[68zz502fi]

Ya.. I did some research, I called Kore3, and talked with Tobin. A really good guy and knowledgeable. I'll be getting the C5 "short spindle' kit, and using my stock drum brake hubs.

I really want to have a park brake and initially intended to use LS1 rear brakes, but those backing plates are being fazed out by GM. I may just keep my drum rears/ park brake assy. for the short term as discussed with Tobin.

I can always decide later what im going to do for a rear brake/park assy.

p.s.
what are you guys doing for park brake options?

[markss28]

I have the 2x4 mod under the rear tire. Lol!

But I have a 700r4 so that holds the car in place pretty good.