Pure Stock Suspension

[CDN1179]

Thanks guys,

It's a 2002 Camaro SS, was just looking at points of improvement on the suspension, and just trying to figure it out

[Dan Fahey]

Originally Posted by CDN1179

Thanks guys,

It's a 2002 Camaro SS, was just looking at points of improvement on the suspension, and just trying to figure it out

Anything that is Bolt On..!

Reinforced Stock Suspension pieces making the car stiffer and safer.
Better control arms, or using better replacement bushings.
Front Shock that behaves like a 90/10 shock.

Good set of gears, sticky tires and that is about it !

Dan

[Tom Meyer]

My son is working on his 2002 Camaro and this is what I have be told that on the rear you what a good anti roll bar on the rear or the largest anti roll bar. That year of car you could get as a cop option with a larger bar. I don't know how well the stock toque arm will hold up, they do make a better bushing for the front mount. I looked at some pics of some that have failed and it not pretty. Tom

[CDN1179]

Thanks Guys,

I'm just asking because I have these parts , see attachments, from another car, and was wondering if they would be ok, as they are needed on the car I want to make into a Pure Stocker. They are all bolt on type. If not, I would then have to enter a standard stock class correct? As well I have frame connectors on it. And front bolt in suspension where I couldn't find an link

http://www.summitracing.com/int/part...003h/overview/

[Dan Fahey]

Originally Posted by CDN1179

Thanks Guys,

I'm just asking because I have these parts , see attachments, from another car, and was wondering if they would be ok, as they are needed on the car I want to make into a Pure Stocker. They are all bolt on type. If not, I would then have to enter a standard stock class correct? As well I have frame connectors on it. And front bolt in suspension where I couldn't find an link

http://www.summitracing.com/int/part...003h/overview/

These are just fine.
They bolt on and do exactly what the originals do.
Except more robust..!

D

[Rob Petrie E395]

Originally Posted by Dan Fahey

These are just fine.
They bolt on and do exactly what the originals do.
Except more robust..!

D

Lower control arm relocation brackets are legal in Pure Stock?

[Dan Fahey]

Originally Posted by Rob Petrie E395

Lower control arm relocation brackets are legal in Pure Stock?

Yes....
Dick Miller sells them for most 4 link GM cars.
Has others for Ford and Chrysler.
They are bolt on and no welding.
Been this way for decades.

I am considered a set Upper Control Arm brackets.
Which will change the angle of the Upper Control Arm on my b-body.

D

[Dan Fahey]

Originally Posted by CDN1179

Thanks Guys,

I'm just asking because I have these parts , see attachments, from another car, and was wondering if they would be ok, as they are needed on the car I want to make into a Pure Stocker. They are all bolt on type. If not, I would then have to enter a standard stock class correct? As well I have frame connectors on it. And front bolt in suspension where I couldn't find an link

http://www.summitracing.com/int/part...003h/overview/

YES good Point Gbur;
No, on lower Rib !!

To settle it ...
Email Mike Baker at MichaelBaker@LiveNation.com
This is his latest email address.

Then let us know what he said.

Dan

D

[Chris1529]

i can't see where that type of suspension would help this car especially if it will be an automatic. If you have good bushings in the stock control arms, that is all you need.
Put some new shocks on and some good slicks or drag radials and it will hook anywhere you race.
By changing all of that, you are getting away from the intention of the current pure stock.

If pure stock is meant to be an entry level class, you certainly don't need to spend $800 on those parts. They look to be too adjustable for the way the rule book reads anyway.

[Dan Fahey]

Originally Posted by Chris1529

i can't see where that type of suspension would help this car especially if it will be an automatic. If you have good bushings in the stock control arms, that is all you need.
Put some new shocks on and some good slicks or drag radials and it will hook anywhere you race.
By changing all of that, you are getting away from the intention of the current pure stock.

If pure stock is meant to be an entry level class, you certainly don't need to spend $800 on those parts. They look to be too adjustable for the way the rule book reads anyway.

Regular Stock and Pure Stock rules are near identical.
We are allowed a 3/4 inch change forward or rearward.
In my case to be able to add 30 inch tall slicks without interference.
As for good bushings...oh yes.
Stock ones with a bunch of miles on them will get the crap beat out of them drag racing.

Again chassis upgrade parts are more for safety and reliability.
D