Yes, I'm sure they
mean the uppers. They told me that unless I was drag racing and needed to
control wheel hop, that I should leave my rear pretty loose. They advised
that I leave in my ancient springs and upper arms with loose bushings, use their
lower tubular arm, and no rear sway bar. This is for a small block 1967
with their entire front end kit. I swapped to the stiffer springs after
driving for years with the HO Racing springs, which were not as stiff as I
wanted.
Talk to GW and see
what they say. I was surprised that they told me not to buy rear springs,
upper arms, and a sway bar. I'm impressed when a vendor tells me not to
buy one of their parts because they are not needed.
Brad
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I was going to use cut V-8 springs and see how it looks and feels and assumed just a stock GM bar would be ok in back.
I already have a full set of Koni shocks for it.
Also have the Comp T/A ZR's mounted on ARE wheels so basically waiting for sufficient time to start swapping parts.
I've come to be wary of some of the manufacturer recommendations as they often seem to be assuming big block car vs lighter 64 or 65's. (based on factory specified curb weights found on various websites) Mostly the extra big sway bars and high rate springs might be ok for big blocks but not in a small block or six cylinder car.
Have to call GW up and ask about the the "no poly bushings in the rear" thing,
but I think they mean the upper arms because they're angled?
Pete Geurds
64 Chevelle(s)
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In a message dated 10/2/2003 9:36:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I have pretty much the full GW setup. Tall spindles and their A arm in the front with extra stiff springs. The rear has their tubular lower control arm and 35 year old upper arm and bushings, and springs, with no rear bar. I have Koni adjustable shocks (if you want adjustable, it is worth it to pay for externally adjustable shocks - I have never removed mine to reset them for street!) all around. Combine that with 255/50/16 tires and it does pretty well.
When I bought the wheels, they were from a then new Corvette (actually the Guldstrand GS80) and 16" wheels were pretty good. Today, I would quickly use a 17" with 275 tires for even more rubber on the road.
I am very happy with the brakes and handling as is.
