OK so heres the deal. I want to re-do the suspension on my'72. I was thinking new shocks and springs all the way around, new bushings and maybe a rear sway bar. I don't really know anything about suspension setups si I need a little help.

Springs: I plan on buying stock for the front(Malibu by the way) and wagon(Concourse or Nomad,I think its the same?) for the back t give it a 2-3 " lift.

Shocks: I was thinking stock all the way around.

Bushings: This is where I need help. I have seen threads on here over the debate between rubber and polyurithane(sp) I think it is?

Sway Bar: I know nothing.

This is my daily driver so I don't need it to be a racing setup, but I do want it to handle well. Any suggestions or help is apprediated. I am not on to much of a budget but I don't want to spend a whole lot. What do you guys think?

I am currently doing the same thing on my 71. For the coil springs, i am still deciding on those. I've heard alot of complaints about putting wagon springs in the rear cause, essentially, u are just putting in stiffer springs. For the shcoks, i'd go with kyb gas-a-just, they are pretty cheap and offer a nice ride. The bushings are a debated subject, i have always used poly and never experienced a problem but i'm gunna start reading up on what people are saying on these threads. For the rear sway bar, if u mean a sway bar and not a panhard bar, u need to make sure your rear lower control arms are boxed. This is another way of improving the suspension if they are not already. Good Luck

I've heard alot of complaints about putting wagon springs in the rear cause, essentially, u are just putting in stiffer springs.Raising the rear will cause wheel-hop - don't do it.

My advice for mediocre handling car that feels pretty good and rides very nice is this.

Hotchkis 2" drop springs all around (not the best for handling because they're too soft, but it'll ride smooth and look cool being dropped)

1-1/8" front sway-bar from a '70s camaro/firebird, stock F-41 chevelle rear sway-bar

greasable poly bushings (front)
rubber bushings (rear)

Boxed lower rear arms, stock uppers.

Shocks - take your pick, adjustable is nice so you can set them exactly how you like it.

If you want serious performance handling, this is not a good setup, but very good for a mild street car that you want to be comfortable and handle decent.

Like Derek said, I would try and mimic the F41 suspension (but with stiffer springs...personal choice) for a daily driver.

Pay attention to shock and tire selection and you'll be good to go :thumbsup:

Joe

If u still want that musclecar/raked look, u can do what i'm gunna do. Go with 2 inch lowering springs on the front and stock on the rear.