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08-15-2018, 03:04 PM
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I wouldn't use those because the lower control arm mounting points are different, don't know what else is different either
I just ordered the impala kit as well, figured it's time to do it and the borgeson swap while the engine is out
thanks for taking the plunge for us all sunflower!
dang those cross-shafts are beefy... well I wont have any hesitations about slotting them for castor gains... those things look like an inch thick...
did you have to replace the bushings? or did they come with Delrin?
I just ordered the impala kit as well, figured it's time to do it and the borgeson swap while the engine is out
thanks for taking the plunge for us all sunflower!
dang those cross-shafts are beefy... well I wont have any hesitations about slotting them for castor gains... those things look like an inch thick...
did you have to replace the bushings? or did they come with Delrin?
08-15-2018, 03:09 PM
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Yeah im going to shoot for 6* positive, i have the C/C gauge from Longacre and some aluminum tubing i bought just for doing this cuz alignment shops around here are idiots
the add for them said 4* built in, im wanting to cruise around 150 in this thing and feel solid, so more is better, and if i dont like it im going to try swapping over to a set of c5 spindles that i have lying around, just to see what they do on camber plots
the add for them said 4* built in, im wanting to cruise around 150 in this thing and feel solid, so more is better, and if i dont like it im going to try swapping over to a set of c5 spindles that i have lying around, just to see what they do on camber plots
08-15-2018, 05:37 PM
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Great info guys.
Now to see it there is a combination that will work with some coil-overs.
I have a full set of Van Steels and QA1 coilovers.
Maybe I'll get a set of these to match up with and see what mods.add-ons are needed.
I'll post pics as I get the pieces together.
Great project...thanks to OP!
Now to see it there is a combination that will work with some coil-overs.
I have a full set of Van Steels and QA1 coilovers.
Maybe I'll get a set of these to match up with and see what mods.add-ons are needed.
I'll post pics as I get the pieces together.
Great project...thanks to OP!
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08-15-2018, 07:22 PM
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Burning Brakes
very much so
im wondering if machining a 3/8 thick plate of steel to fit down in the spring pocket, weld it in place, would work for coilovers, at least that's what im going to try
we always had issues with our s10 autocross truck bowing the plates on QA-1 coilover designed lowers... but they were rather poorly designed imo… laaaarge service area with no gauseting to counter the coilover thrust
I bought my set from the same seller Sunflower, im still not sure if it's all 4 upper and lowers, or just one side... they say set, not pair... but who knows, total weight was 48lbs, which sounds right for all 4, but it seems really cheap for all 4... I guess i'll know when it shows up
im wondering if machining a 3/8 thick plate of steel to fit down in the spring pocket, weld it in place, would work for coilovers, at least that's what im going to try
we always had issues with our s10 autocross truck bowing the plates on QA-1 coilover designed lowers... but they were rather poorly designed imo… laaaarge service area with no gauseting to counter the coilover thrust
I bought my set from the same seller Sunflower, im still not sure if it's all 4 upper and lowers, or just one side... they say set, not pair... but who knows, total weight was 48lbs, which sounds right for all 4, but it seems really cheap for all 4... I guess i'll know when it shows up
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08-16-2018, 02:58 AM
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13, '15- '16-'17-'18-'19, '21
Hard to tell with just a picture, but the 55-57 Bel Air lowers look very similar to the corvettes...
https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/64566/10002/-1
Then this setup would make life easy:
https://www.performanceonline.com/19...n-kit-stage-3/
https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/64566/10002/-1
Then this setup would make life easy:
https://www.performanceonline.com/19...n-kit-stage-3/
Just read the Jeg's lowers description.
Delalum bushings and GET THIS.......spring pocket matches up to aftermarket coil-overs!
Also sent message/inquiry to the bottom link for performanceonline to see if they fit 68-82 Vettes also.
Will post follow up....
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08-16-2018, 10:59 AM
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08-16-2018, 12:00 PM
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We be pioneers man 😁
and im curious if these aren't all the same manufacturer, way too many ppl carrying them for them to all be different manufacturers, and they all look identical, if the pictures are to be believed...
and im curious if these aren't all the same manufacturer, way too many ppl carrying them for them to all be different manufacturers, and they all look identical, if the pictures are to be believed...
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08-16-2018, 12:17 PM
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08-18-2018, 02:22 AM
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Problem is if you buy the Jeg's uppers for $89, you still need to find lowers for* $200/pair to actaully save on the 4pc set deals already listed.
Ask me how I know now?????
LOL
Time to find a pair of lowers on sale from some guy who had a pair gathering dust.*
Still....old school hotrodding.....I love it!
08-18-2018, 02:30 AM
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Problem is if you buy the Jeg's uppers for $89, you still need to find lowers for* $200/pair to actaully save on the 4pc set deals already listed.
Ask me how I know now?????
LOL
Time to find a pair of lowers on sale from some guy who had a pair gathering dust.*
Still....old school hotrodding.....I love it!
Ask me how I know now?????
LOL
Time to find a pair of lowers on sale from some guy who had a pair gathering dust.*
Still....old school hotrodding.....I love it!
08-18-2018, 12:54 PM
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08-18-2018, 04:16 PM
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Anybody have a photo of what grinding it is that has to be modified to make them fit? Might be worth it at these prices.
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08-18-2018, 04:36 PM
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These lower control arms are on sale also. Will these fit the C3 corvette?
https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/64572/10002/-1
https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/64572/10002/-1