Front Monospring System
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Cruising
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Oviedo Florida
Front Monospring System
I'm in the process of restoring a 67 small block convertible and would like some feedback on the use of a front monospring system. I have the rear monospring and have been satisfied with the change. I have searched this site and the internet but have not found anything providing feedback from people who have the system. I’m trying to determine whether to just rebuild current suspension or replace with monospring system. Once I get the car back together it will be a driver (no road racing but would like to have good handling) and I’m not too concerned with keeping it totally original.
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Team Owner
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From: Washington Michigan
The front monospring setup is a lot of money and hassle for a normally street-driven car; rebuilding what's already there with new bushings, ball joints, tie rod ends, etc. will work very nicely. Tires and shocks are far more important for handling than springs. 
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Iowa
I spoke with the owner of a 64 with the system. He was road racing it in Topeka and loved it over the stock configuration. With it you can adjust the spring rate with the moveable pivot points.
My brother also decided to go this route for his car, street driving mainly with a couple performance car road course days also planned. His hasn't hit the road yet so no feed back there yet. The system was a complete bolt on with the one issue with the front bumper mount brackets. They had to be cut for clearance for the spring. We installed thread inserts in the frame to help with support for the section of bumper support that had to be removed.
He has pictures of the installation. PM me and I'll send you the link.
My brother also decided to go this route for his car, street driving mainly with a couple performance car road course days also planned. His hasn't hit the road yet so no feed back there yet. The system was a complete bolt on with the one issue with the front bumper mount brackets. They had to be cut for clearance for the spring. We installed thread inserts in the frame to help with support for the section of bumper support that had to be removed.
He has pictures of the installation. PM me and I'll send you the link.
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Atlanta GA
I am extremely pleased with my monoleaf install on my small block 66 coupe with manual steering and 245/45x17 rims. Ride is firm but not harsh by any means,
Just did the Year One Experience and about 5 " parade " laps around Road Atlanta - where i have track day experience in my modified M3. Although parade laps are not as aggressive as a hot lap, i got to work it bit.
Car was very stable, cornered flat and had lots more grip in it. My passenger had a 64 small block up until last year ( now a C5), and he was VERY IMPRESSED with the car vs stock set up.
Install was easy, but make sure the offset upper a arms are facing in the right direction - offset away from the motor and towards the fender. I only trimmed about two inches off the under car bumper brackets so my mountings didnt need adjustment. steve
Just did the Year One Experience and about 5 " parade " laps around Road Atlanta - where i have track day experience in my modified M3. Although parade laps are not as aggressive as a hot lap, i got to work it bit.
Car was very stable, cornered flat and had lots more grip in it. My passenger had a 64 small block up until last year ( now a C5), and he was VERY IMPRESSED with the car vs stock set up.
Install was easy, but make sure the offset upper a arms are facing in the right direction - offset away from the motor and towards the fender. I only trimmed about two inches off the under car bumper brackets so my mountings didnt need adjustment. steve
Drifting
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From: Long Beach CA
I have to agree with Drivun. I put the VBP complete monospring setup on my '66 coupe a couple of years ago. It isn't all that hard to install, and I like the adjustability. You can vary the spring rate and set the ride height where you want it. Ihave it set toward the firm side, so it is kind of a stiff ride but that's the way I like it (my car is street only). The only downside is that those poly bushings are noisy.
