[72chevSS496]

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I've recently purchased a 1972 SS clone with a 350. Since it is a clone I don't really care what I do to it because I'm not wrecking any numbers matching...anything. A 496 BB is being built for it as we speak and I've got some questions about what I should do for the front suspension. I've already talked with Mark at SC&C (a wealth of knowledge btw) and have the key rear-end parts in the mail, but I'm just too broke right now after this engine to go crazy on the front. Eventually the car will be modeled after a Pro-Touring project. It will have a TCI StreetFighter 700R4, 18" wheels, and some sort of upgraded fuel system (still deciding on this) by the spring.

From what I've read I'm pretty sure I want 550-580 lb front springs. Do I go with stock height or 1" lowered like Hotchkis? I want a Pro-Touring stance but I don't want to only see half of my wheels. What shocks should I get?

I've also decided to go with The Right Stuff Big Brake kit for stock spindles. If I'm not going to upgrade to AFX spindles, should I care about purchasing tubular front A-arms?

Thank you in advance.

 

[72chevSS496]

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I see no downside to going to tubular arms, they should work with any spindle you choose. Note, the AFX spindles require C5/C6 based brake kits as the mounts are molded right into the spindles. Also keep in mind the AFX spindles have about a 7/8" drop built into them, so if you get 1" lowering springs u might see 1.5-2" drop. Typically a pro touring style car looks good with 1-2" of drop when fitted with low profile tires.