rebuilding front end in 68 camaro

racer913 · 09-12-2011, 09:53 PM

trying to find what parts are best to use in the front end of my 68 camaro what bushing/shocks springs the car has a stock front end. Car has 10 inch rear tires split leafs and cal tracs
any and all info will be great

Alan Roehrich · 09-12-2011, 10:18 PM

Global West Del-A-Lum control arm bushings with grease fittings, Moog or TRW control arm shafts, and TRW or Moog ball joints, with the circle track style extended upper ball joints. You can also use the trick adjustable tie rod ends that allow you to correct bump steer. Those were even made legal for Stock Eliminator this year. The absolute best shock is the Santhuff, if you're going to use them, you'll want to modify the lower control arms while you have them off of the car. Some use Moroso Trick Springs, others just use a stock replacement small block "w/o A/C" spring.

Greg Hill · 09-13-2011, 09:34 AM

If you don't want to go to the expense of the Global West a-arm bushings try the afco steel ones. A lot less money and the front will operate freely and smoothly.

racer913 · 09-13-2011, 03:08 PM

thank you for your help

racer913 · 09-13-2011, 05:32 PM

one more question is once I cut the springs to get the ride height will that affect front suspension travel?

09-12-2011, 09:53 PM	#1
racer913 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 69 Likes: 2 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	rebuilding front end in 68 camaro trying to find what parts are best to use in the front end of my 68 camaro what bushing/shocks springs the car has a stock front end. Car has 10 inch rear tires split leafs and cal tracs any and all info will be great

09-12-2011, 10:18 PM	#2
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,111 Likes: 1,570 Liked 1,814 Times in 413 Posts	Re: rebuilding front end in 68 camaro Global West Del-A-Lum control arm bushings with grease fittings, Moog or TRW control arm shafts, and TRW or Moog ball joints, with the circle track style extended upper ball joints. You can also use the trick adjustable tie rod ends that allow you to correct bump steer. Those were even made legal for Stock Eliminator this year. The absolute best shock is the Santhuff, if you're going to use them, you'll want to modify the lower control arms while you have them off of the car. Some use Moroso Trick Springs, others just use a stock replacement small block "w/o A/C" spring. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

09-13-2011, 09:34 AM	#3
Greg Hill VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville , KY Posts: 1,995 Likes: 68 Liked 279 Times in 68 Posts	Re: rebuilding front end in 68 camaro If you don't want to go to the expense of the Global West a-arm bushings try the afco steel ones. A lot less money and the front will operate freely and smoothly. __________________ Greg Hill 4171 STK

09-13-2011, 03:08 PM	#4
racer913 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 69 Likes: 2 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: rebuilding front end in 68 camaro thank you for your help

09-13-2011, 05:32 PM	#5
racer913 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 69 Likes: 2 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: rebuilding front end in 68 camaro one more question is once I cut the springs to get the ride height will that affect front suspension travel?