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Old Apr 9, 2006 | 06:38 AM
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Default Front end help!

Hey all, first post so bare with me. I am attempting to redo my front suspension on my '69 fast back. Not sure what the best route is. Would like to go with rack and pinion, disk brakes, and posibly a 2-3 in drop in the front. Coils?, spindles? Engine and tranny have been pulled (redoing engine comp also). Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Dan.

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Old Apr 9, 2006 | 08:16 AM
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umm 2-3 inches in the front is alot. i would recommend a 1-1.5 inch drop.
Old Apr 9, 2006 | 02:46 PM
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Rack and pinion, grab-a-trak suspension with a 1" sway bar, 620 coils, Koni shocks, disk brakes, and whatever size wheels you desire that will fit. Should be good to go after that. Dig deep in your pockets though.
Old Apr 9, 2006 | 05:11 PM
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yeah the rack and pinion will be almost as much as the rest of the stuff combined.
Old Apr 9, 2006 | 05:30 PM
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I hear that. I haven't upgraded mine yet, but I can bet that it will really tighten up that steering.
Old Apr 9, 2006 | 08:53 PM
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Speaking of Rack and Pinion, I was wondering how that whole thing works...someone want to explain how it works? Is it just a bolt-on upgrade or what?
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