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  1. Chevelle Tech
    Howdy all .. I have a 70 Chevelle with a small block. I have the opportunity to swap the front coils (disc brake conversion) ... looking to lower the front an inch. Does anyone have a recommendation on a set that they're happy with? Some of my online digging yielded mixed results (e.g...
  2. Chevelle Tech
    Can I use 68 front air ride shocks on my 66 chevelle? Anything I need to change to make them work ? Have a great price on front and rears for a 68 I know the rear are the same . Any help will be greatly appreciated. Ozzy
  3. Chevelle Tech
    I have a chance to buy a air ride set up for a 68 a body super reasonable. I have a 66 it looks like the back are the same . All I can find on the front is the shocks are 1.5 inches shorter on the 68 . My car is lowered 2 inches by the coil springs . Can I use the 68 shocks ? Or change my a arms...
  4. Brakes, Suspension & Steering
    I am trying to decide if I should buy red suspension parts or just stick with black? I am curious to hear from those that are currently using red if they would recommend or not? Thanks
  5. UMI front suspension

    Completed front suspension rebuild with UMI 4056-1-B upper arms, 4031-B lower arms, 4080 sway bar, speedway tall 2" drop spindle, factory disc brakes, QA1 GS401 with 10HTSF550 spring, wheel 17x7 with 235/50ZR17 tire
  6. Front suspension from UMI

    UMI tubular upper and lower control arms, splined sway bar, Speedway spindles
  7. Brakes, Suspension & Steering
    Hello all. Just so things are clear, I don’t work for or sell for either company, I’m just a backyard mechanic with parts commitment issues :p It can be pretty difficult figuring out parts sometimes, so many brands and options. I’m slowly working through suspension options for my 69 Malibu...
  8. Chevelle Tech
    Need your recommendations - 1969 #s matching SS 396, only a few modifications but nothing serious. I need to change the shock absorbers out to improve the ride and handling. KYB Excel G Shocks or Gas-A-Just Shocks, which is best? Stock suspension so no desire to change to coil over system...
  9. rear upper control arms.jpg

    factory rear upper control arm, new UMI 4017-B rear upper adjustable control arm, UMI 4028-R tie (red)
  10. Brakes, Suspension & Steering
    Hi all, I'm new here and looking for advice, component/part suggestions for my suspension/steering/brake re-do. I have a 67' Chevelle/Mablibu with a 454. The previous owner left the stock springs in the front end and does not have enough suspension for the weight of the car, and scapes over...
  11. Brakes, Suspension & Steering
    I have been out of the Rod building scene for 20 yrs so I need some assistance. I have a 1967 Chevelle Malibu. I've had this car for 40 years. It has the original drum brakes, moog springs, and All original suspension. I am going to replace the 1979 Target Master 350 w/ Isky 270 Hydraulic cam...
  12. Brakes, Suspension & Steering
    Hello everyone, I spent the holiday morning investigating a bad front-end squeak caused by the coil-over shock upper shaft rubbing on the hole where it passes through the frame. I removed the QA1 coil-over shock and spring and found the factory shock mount hole is not centered in the upper...
  13. General Member Classifieds
    For sale, one pair of front spring and shocks, fits 1970 Chevelle with small block. Springs are Hotchkis #1901F 512 lb/in., 1 inch drop for 1964-1972 A-Body with small block, $183 at Summit Shocks are Edelbrock IAS #33042 new in 2007, good condition with a firm ride, now discontinued by...
  14. Brakes, Suspension & Steering
    I'm restauring a 1969 Beaumont wich originally had 307 in it. I'm putting a 454 with alluminum heads in it and I would like to know what front springs should I install to keep it stock height. And should I keep stock control arms or go with tubular control arms. Thanks.
  15. Brakes, Suspension & Steering
    Hi - I need to fix/replace some parts of my front suspension and I would like to get some opinions. I have 68 4-door that is a daily driver. I do not think anything other than shocks have been replaced. The front and rear bushings on the driver's side upper control arm shaft are completely...
  16. Pro Touring
    Hey TC! i was just wondering if anyone has any more information on this chevelle above. all i could find was this (http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicles/hrdp_0501_1967_chevy_chevelle_malibu/viewall.html) article from back in the day. according to the article, the suspension is comprised of...
  17. Brakes, Suspension & Steering
    Hello all. I am looking for recommendations for replacement shocks for a 1967 malibu with a 350 V8. I don't race the car, so a smooth ride is my priority. I will also be replacing the springs as well. I've noticed some 1" lowering springs on-line. Has anyone used them? Do they effect...
  18. Brakes, Suspension & Steering
    Hey guys, I'm relatively new to the site and recently back into the muscle car scene. As a youngin I grew up around some pretty cool cars and had a few myself but then came marrage and a few kids in the carriage. My joke is the wifey domesticated me. After a few foreign luxury cars I'm finally...
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