'67 Camaro E/SA redo

[brent flynn]

CRate... do you run standard type bushing in the shackles? Or Alum?

[CrateCamaro]

Stock replacement. I bought the global west bushing....one fell in and the other was .050 to big. So i sold them to a friend and my mission is to build a set once my lathe is hooked up. Global West did say they would build me a set but after seeing what they sent its a simple project for anyone with some basic machine shop experience.

[HandOverFist]

I wouldnt put much effort in it...anything that fits the holes will be fine. The only thing that moves on mine are the thick side plates. I used slightly longer bolts and nyloc nuts to secure but not tighten the plates against the bushings...swings freely.

[CrateCamaro]

Originally Posted by HandOverFist

I wouldnt put much effort in it...anything that fits the holes will be fine. The only thing that moves on mine are the thick side plates. I used slightly longer bolts and nyloc nuts to secure but not tighten the plates against the bushings...swings freely.

I agree. I use old 3/8 polly locks on the top and a jam nut on the bottom with factory replacement shackles and bolts...LOL. works fine i think

[CrateCamaro]

FYI the solid rear shackle bushing are a good idea they will stop any lateral movement and operate super smooth. Im constantly looking for a grease that will live and not move away from the bushing. I service the spings once every 3 races just to make sure that shackle is moving free and not bound up. I just had it all appart and tried ARP fastener lube on it. I was able to tighten the bolts all the way and the shackle still moved smooth. After a few hits at the track we will see if its still happy.

[HandOverFist]

Originally Posted by CrateCamaro

FYI the solid rear shackle bushing are a good idea they will stop any lateral movement and operate super smooth. Im constantly looking for a grease that will live and not move away from the bushing. I service the spings once every 3 races just to make sure that shackle is moving free and not bound up. I just had it all appart and tried ARP fastener lube on it. I was able to tighten the bolts all the way and the shackle still moved smooth. After a few hits at the track we will see if its still happy.

My way I don't have to worry with grease at all. Not to concerned with a little slop as this car only goes in a straight line...I hope hehe. I think those using a factory side plate with the welded thru bolt have more issues. Mine are seperate plates and bolts.



Factory parts...

[HandOverFist]

Side by side comparison of a 1310 joint vs a 1350...



Crossmember installed...

[HandOverFist]

Landrum 150# monos...hope these are the last say.

[Robert Simpson]

Rich,

Did you have any problem installing the cross member and did it seal lighter or heavier than the stock one? Thanks

[Gitusom]

Originally Posted by HandOverFist

My way I don't have to worry with grease at all. Not to concerned with a little slop as this car only goes in a straight line...I hope hehe. I think those using a factory side plate with the welded thru bolt have more issues. Mine are seperate plates and bolts.



Factory parts...

I was under the impression that to use Caltrac split mono leafs you needed to use spring sliders since the rear eye is a Mopar style. Did you just use a different bushing?