Unless you want to change the control arms, most of the rear improvements are relatively cheap & not difficult with the body on. But I'd decide now whatr youy want. Its easier to do it once :) .
The air bags are Airlift units & cost about $75.00 as I recall. They are not meant to raise the rear a bunch, just firm things up. When folks discuss them, it is usually in relation to helping plant the re3ar wheels on hard acceleration.. I'd go for new rear springs, quality shocks and worry about the rest after driving. If you can further explain how you are gonna use the Malibu, someone can make specific recommendations. If you are going to all the trouble of a frame off, you don't want to cheap out now. good luck On Thu, 09 Sep 2004 22:14:54 -0400, Cecil Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have a 69 Malibu. It was originally a 307 car, and had a 350 in it > when I got it. I put a 396 in it and a front tall spindle upgrade. > > When I bought the car it had air shocks on it in the rear. I know from > experience the ride gets rough if you want the rear raised a bit. > > I have heard a little about people putting moderately priced air bags > inside the rear coils, and then putting good quality shocks on. > > I am in the middle of a "Frame - off" and the Chassis is almost done. > The rear shocks look tough to change with the body on in that the bolts > up top appear to be hard to reach. > > I am just wondering if I should do some sort of suspension upgrade now, > or save my money for other things to get this thing on the road and wait > until later for upgrades. > > What sort of rear suspension upgrades have you done that you like? > > Steve > > -- Rick Schaefer
