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J Kuchel 11-25-2008 06:51 PM

Rebuild 1969 Camaro frontend
 
I need some good advice on rebuilding my 1969 Camaro drag car frontend. The engine and trans is out of the car, is it easier to rebuild with the engine in or out? I want to put all new steering componts on the car. What a arm bushings to use? What brand is every body using for tie rod ends,center steering link ect... Also what brand of front springs? Any help on setting up the frontend would be helpful. Thanx and have a great Holiday.

40Coupe 11-25-2008 09:20 PM

Re: Rebuild 1969 Camaro frontend
 
You have a PM.

http://www.mokandragway.com/images/fp/albright_west.jpg

J Kuchel 11-25-2008 10:34 PM

Re: Rebuild 1969 Camaro frontend
 
Thanks for the PM. Appreciate the input.

Alan Roehrich 11-25-2008 11:04 PM

Re: Rebuild 1969 Camaro frontend
 
Most of the stuff in the steering linkage is often Moog or TRW. Most of what is seen in A arm bushings is Del-A-Lum or other Delrin stuff, although there are some using bearings. There's a longer upper ball joint that helps geometry a lot, it's commonly found in circle track stuff. Springs depend on the combination.

Sean Kennedy 11-26-2008 02:09 AM

Re: Rebuild 1969 Camaro frontend
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 40Coupe (Post 93720)

This is happens a lot, and it is very frustrating.

I monitor these tech forums to try and learn.

I don't see why people think information is so secret that they can't post it on the forum for all to read.

mannymen 11-26-2008 09:56 AM

Re: Rebuild 1969 Camaro frontend
 
Sean Kennedy I hear you. I also wonder the same question. If someone is willing to help one person then why not all.

Gary Wisecarver sells the upper/lower control arm bearings and a quality aftermarket tie rod tube will do. I think Hotchkis and Global West sells them. Ball Joints were already mentioned above

Moog will have the rest.
Pitman arm
Idler arm
Centerlink
Inner/Outer Tie Rods

mannymen 11-26-2008 10:04 AM

Re: Rebuild 1969 Camaro frontend
 
One last comment.

If ANY of you see me at the Div 3 races (NHRA/IHRA) and need help just stop by and ask. I'll help out as much as possible and I hope any info will be worth a damn to you, but no guarantees it will help:)

69 Camaro (Blue) running SS/BA or CA and setup to BRACKET RACE in Super Stock

Bobby Zlatkin 11-26-2008 10:14 AM

Re: Rebuild 1969 Camaro frontend
 
I find it easier to do front end work (springs, control arms) with the motor in.

The extra weight works to your advantage.


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