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: Suspension parts to use on 69 chevelle


scott reierson
Apr 4th, 03, 10:24 PM
I'm going to go through my suspension. Who's front end kit parts should I use on my 69 street Chevelle?

My car is setup street/strip. 430hp smalll block w/manaul coan 350/3600 stall w/3:73 12 bolt. front discs/drum rear.

I want a nice riding reasonably tight handling package.

The "G Maching Handling Kit" from Performance Suspension in AZ,looks good. It has F&R sway bars and KYB shocks, looks pretty appealing. does anyone have experience with this setup?

I am considering the PST stuff but I'm concered that the bushings will be squeaky.

Are the KYB shocks to stiff?

please advise,

Scott

BC
Apr 5th, 03, 5:32 PM
Scott,
I used the PST front end kit with their polygraphite bushings and front sway var in my Nova when I rebuilt it's front end... very nice stuff and easy to work with. But I constantly have to fight the squeaky bushing thing... :(

On my Chevelle, I used Energy Susp bushings on mostly stock parts and have not had a squeak yet! I used a 1 1/4" sway bar off a TA and stiffer springs... everything feels real nice! If you need everything like ball joints and tie rod ends, then maybe go with the PST kit... just make sure you grease it up good!

Bill C.