Hey guys,

I currently have 2 choices for doing the suspension on my 1972. Now, I like the look of the Ecklers Max Performance suspension package, with the monospring front and rear, and all the other fun goodies.

EDIT: Wow definitely missed the year on that Jim Meyer Racing IFS for the C2...is there any way to adapt it to fit a C3? Im really curious to know what you can do with that and a C3. The thought of having coils, spindles and new rack and pinion is very very tempting.

Anyone have experiences trying to create an all new suspension without having to hack up every part of your car please chime in... Im kinda lost here. I mean the 72 is very very original but I have no qualms about updating it a bit, just as long as I dont have to hack into the frame...too much... *ponder*

EDIT2: On the off chance I decided to go with a subframe option...very hypothetical...I have a few questions, first how amazingly insanely hard is it to cut out and replace the subframe, I dont see it being done much? ITs porbably very costly as well, but such is the life of a Vette owner. Also how much will it hurt the value of the car, if at all? I plan on keeping this 72 come hell or high water and I love the fact shes very much original...but damn I want to update the thing...ugh...Im torn here.

 

Oh come on guys Im sure someone has does some more in depth research into IFS or the other bolt on options besides a front monospring...Ive been turning up dead ends all over the place and I simply dont have the background to just "figure it out". I really need help here.

 

I'm in the process of finishing front/rear suspension upgrades on my 71. On the rear I went with offest TA's, Dual Mount Fiberglass spring, Smart Struts, QA1 shocks, and new solid u-joints. On the front I have installed the QA1 semi-coil overs (this will allow ride height adjustment), new sway bar, bushings, and Steeriods rack. I have about 2 to 3 weeks (I hope) of other work before it is ready to drive. I'll try to get some pics of the fronts setup tommorow. All the suspensions components came from Van Steel. Call Dan at Van Steel and talk to him about options, they are very helpful.

 

I am not a fan of the front mono spring. It ties the two sides together, harmonics from one side travel to the other. I would rather leave the stock spring setup then go that route.
I personally went coilovers front and back but the front was only for convenience. I constantly pull things apart or change setting and the coilovers made it very easy.
Follow Twin Turbo's build up.
Those modifications are not for the even better then average fabricator. They require a true craftsman.
You should buy some good suspension books and start learning the basics and go from there.

 

How large of a Anti-Sway Bar did you use as this ties the the two sides together the same as the fiberglass spring does?
And how low can you go?

 

Yea I have been following TTs work here, its really intruiging. Im actually kind of surprised that a company like Jim Meyer hasnt done something less harsh than a full on subframe IFS. If I were to go the IFS route, is the Jim Meyer subframe the best option?

 

get the vette brakes and products complete suspension kit,


front kit only
http://www.vbandp.com/detail.aspx?ID=514

complete kit
http://www.vbandp.com/detail.aspx?ID=475