Should I just get new control arms?
Quite expensive as well.
09-24-2009, 06:40 PM
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Yeah I've seen those global west products... a little out of my league, I'm not looking to road race the thing 
I just want it to handle well when I want it or need it, but I'm not much of a racer, not worth it to me.
That's interesting to know that M+'s 620's aren't actually 620's, they should definitely say something about that.
Regarding space, I could probably do it in the parking garage here on the 1st floor since no one parks there, I forgot how long the shelby drop would take with the drilling. Only problem is I don't have a jack or jackstands up here with me. I may just order the parts and do it at my house on christmas break or something like that. I could also miss my 2 o'clock class if I'm able to knock it out in one day with you at cuesta, but I figure it out once I actually get all the parts I need.
I'll look into shocks too then, I may just go with the KYB's to save some money, I can probably put up with a little harshness and may actually like them lol. But I'll look into the other options as well.
OK looks like I'll put together a new spreadsheet with the new control arms and the like and add up the prices and save from there. I'll go mostly with rubber bushings because I hate squeaking, but are the poly's better for the sway bar? I know mine are shot there.
The shelby drop + 1" coils and 4.5 leaf mid-eye springs in the rear should still give me a slight "raked" look? I'm still debating the mid-eyes vs. standard lol
I just want it to handle well when I want it or need it, but I'm not much of a racer, not worth it to me.That's interesting to know that M+'s 620's aren't actually 620's, they should definitely say something about that.
Regarding space, I could probably do it in the parking garage here on the 1st floor since no one parks there, I forgot how long the shelby drop would take with the drilling. Only problem is I don't have a jack or jackstands up here with me. I may just order the parts and do it at my house on christmas break or something like that. I could also miss my 2 o'clock class if I'm able to knock it out in one day with you at cuesta, but I figure it out once I actually get all the parts I need.
I'll look into shocks too then, I may just go with the KYB's to save some money, I can probably put up with a little harshness and may actually like them lol. But I'll look into the other options as well.
OK looks like I'll put together a new spreadsheet with the new control arms and the like and add up the prices and save from there. I'll go mostly with rubber bushings because I hate squeaking, but are the poly's better for the sway bar? I know mine are shot there.
The shelby drop + 1" coils and 4.5 leaf mid-eye springs in the rear should still give me a slight "raked" look? I'm still debating the mid-eyes vs. standard lol
09-24-2009, 06:44 PM
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Get roller perches if you are redoing your front suspension. This is what my '68 FB has so far:
Shelby / Arning Drop
OpenTracker Street Upper Control Arms
OpenTracker Street Roller Perches
OpenTracker Roller Idler Arm (not suspension related but still a great item)
1" Lowering Springs (620#)
1" Lowering Blocks (Rear)
Export Brace
Monte Carlo Bar
Front & Rear Sway Bars
Front & Rear KYB Shocks
I still need the OpenTracker lower control arms.
Shelby / Arning Drop
OpenTracker Street Upper Control Arms
OpenTracker Street Roller Perches
OpenTracker Roller Idler Arm (not suspension related but still a great item)
1" Lowering Springs (620#)
1" Lowering Blocks (Rear)
Export Brace
Monte Carlo Bar
Front & Rear Sway Bars
Front & Rear KYB Shocks
I still need the OpenTracker lower control arms.
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