modernizing 68 suspension
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modernizing 68 suspension
I just bought a 68 vert and I'm interested in updating the suspension for wider rims and tires and better handling ride
interested in hearing about the upgrade to the composite rear leaf spring, best place to buy it, recommendations on spring rates (I'm upgrading from a SB to a BB)
is there any way to graft c4 or c5 control arms up front? I know newmans makes a chassis update and SRIII but my frame is nice and I want to keep it. are there direct bolt on control arms and spindle/break pacakge that work just as welll and don't involve as much mod
I heard of someone making "built up" alum welding control arms that are bolt in but I'm not remembering who makes them
anyone using the "shark attack" rear belcrank inboard coil overs. look pretty cool but pricey!!
looking just to have a better handling light vette. the big block adds alot of weight (do have alum heads) and I want to be able to plant the power (565 hp, 530 torq)
might even put a solid rear and 4 link in it to hook it all up! I have a c5 and a c4 for my twisty duty, I want this one to hook and book!
interested in hearing about the upgrade to the composite rear leaf spring, best place to buy it, recommendations on spring rates (I'm upgrading from a SB to a BB)
is there any way to graft c4 or c5 control arms up front? I know newmans makes a chassis update and SRIII but my frame is nice and I want to keep it. are there direct bolt on control arms and spindle/break pacakge that work just as welll and don't involve as much mod
I heard of someone making "built up" alum welding control arms that are bolt in but I'm not remembering who makes them
anyone using the "shark attack" rear belcrank inboard coil overs. look pretty cool but pricey!!
looking just to have a better handling light vette. the big block adds alot of weight (do have alum heads) and I want to be able to plant the power (565 hp, 530 torq)
might even put a solid rear and 4 link in it to hook it all up! I have a c5 and a c4 for my twisty duty, I want this one to hook and book!
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I just bought a 68 vert and I'm interested in updating the suspension for wider rims and tires and better handling ride
interested in hearing about the upgrade to the composite rear leaf spring, best place to buy it, recommendations on spring rates (I'm upgrading from a SB to a BB)
is there any way to graft c4 or c5 control arms up front? I know newmans makes a chassis update and SRIII but my frame is nice and I want to keep it. are there direct bolt on control arms and spindle/break pacakge that work just as welll and don't involve as much mod
I heard of someone making "built up" alum welding control arms that are bolt in but I'm not remembering who makes them
anyone using the "shark attack" rear belcrank inboard coil overs. look pretty cool but pricey!!
looking just to have a better handling light vette. the big block adds alot of weight (do have alum heads) and I want to be able to plant the power (565 hp, 530 torq)
might even put a solid rear and 4 link in it to hook it all up! I have a c5 and a c4 for my twisty duty, I want this one to hook and book!
interested in hearing about the upgrade to the composite rear leaf spring, best place to buy it, recommendations on spring rates (I'm upgrading from a SB to a BB)
is there any way to graft c4 or c5 control arms up front? I know newmans makes a chassis update and SRIII but my frame is nice and I want to keep it. are there direct bolt on control arms and spindle/break pacakge that work just as welll and don't involve as much mod
I heard of someone making "built up" alum welding control arms that are bolt in but I'm not remembering who makes them
anyone using the "shark attack" rear belcrank inboard coil overs. look pretty cool but pricey!!
looking just to have a better handling light vette. the big block adds alot of weight (do have alum heads) and I want to be able to plant the power (565 hp, 530 torq)
might even put a solid rear and 4 link in it to hook it all up! I have a c5 and a c4 for my twisty duty, I want this one to hook and book!
Last edited by roscobbc; Jun 14, 2014 at 12:07 PM.
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The bigblock with alu-heads does not add "a lot of weight" compared to a full iron smallblock.
Solid rear..? Du you mean that you are planning on relacing the Vettes rear axle with a 9" or a 12-bolt or similar piece..?
And at the same time get "better handling" out of the car..?
Solid rear..? Du you mean that you are planning on relacing the Vettes rear axle with a 9" or a 12-bolt or similar piece..?
And at the same time get "better handling" out of the car..?
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Are you intending this to be a street / strip car? The F41 suspension set up was a 15/16" front sway bar 550 lb coil springs and the rear was a 7 leaf 196 lb mono leaf with 9/16" sway bar. I believe the composite spring is 320 lb.There is also a 4 point aftermarket kit called a Drag link you can add to make it closer to a solid axle. Depending on what BB you go with it may or may not be possible to add a spreader bar (without PS and have to convert to electric fan) between the upper control arm towers which seems to be the better option instead of changing control arms and others have fabricated there own.
Last edited by 68Thunder427; Jun 15, 2014 at 12:46 AM.
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One other thing.....if there is an original suspension set-up on this car at the present time....
please put all the removed parts in a crate.....
I will pay for shipping to my home to get the clutter/stuff out of your work area!
please put all the removed parts in a crate.....
I will pay for shipping to my home to get the clutter/stuff out of your work area!
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I have a mixture of Shark Bite and VBP parts on mine. Bigger front swaybar but stock rear swaybar.
Current tires are the limiting issue while I wait for my 18" wheels to arrive.
Don't forget to look at VanSteel as well
Current tires are the limiting issue while I wait for my 18" wheels to arrive.
Don't forget to look at VanSteel as well
