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: Suspension for my 68 chevelle?


JT DUKE
May 23rd, 09, 6:24 PM
Wow where to start? I am going to do a frame off and am going to replace the suspension. I have a 468ci. an m21, and a 12 bolt 4:11 rear. My goal is to spend under $3000. My driving habits are mostly local in town, with occasional off the line starts. What factors if any for body roll.
Please Help!!!:confused:

WillW23
May 23rd, 09, 9:08 PM
Well on my 68 SS 396, i went with poly bushings in the upper and lower control arms on the from and rear, new springs again front and rear, and of course tie rod ends, end links, ball joints, and sway bar bushings. I spent under 600.00 total to do that, including powder coating my control arms. I kept the stock power assisted drum brakes, but went with new shoes, had the drum's turned and replaced the brake booster and master cylinder. You do not have to spend a fortune to help your suspension.
Willie

UMI Sales
May 26th, 09, 11:38 AM
Hello
I noticed that you are looking into some aftermarket suspension parts! I just wanted to throw this out there for you that UMI Performance offers a variety of suspension parts that may be of interest to you! Below is a link to show you what all we have to offer!

http://umiperformance.com/abody

If you have any other questions feel free to ask and I will be glad to help!
Thanks
Brad :D

cuznD
May 28th, 09, 7:49 PM
I have a 68 chevelle with a 572 that I do alot of town driving and off the line starts with. I spent a good buck but it works. I used QA1 coil overs in front so if you want you can adjust the ride height and the car transfers nice with them. I had Moroso trick springs and the car nosed over. I used heidts tubular control arms but I don't think I would use them again.poly bushings would work fine in that area. For the rear I used edelbrock adjustable upper control arms with spherical bushings in the control arm and on the rear end and I would use them again on my next project. I used a edelbrock boxed lower control arm nice but I think I'll go a different route next time with these. For the springs I used a Moroso trick spring they work nice and I used a QA1 adjustable rear shock. I don't know if this can help you but it worked for me.