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cdacda13 07-08-2008 07:44 PM

re build front end
 
I've decided to finally fix the front end of my Camaro. I've got most of the parts lined up but want to make sure I'm not missing anything. So, please check my list

Moog Front End Rebuild Kit
Energy Suspension Hyper-Flex Complete Bushing Set
Front 32mm & Rear 21mm Sway Bar Set (Solid)
Edelbrock 87-92 Camaro/Firebird V8 w/ TPI Or TBI Strut Tower Brace
Tubular Steering Brace (Wonder Bar)
KYB 4 GR-2 STRUTS
Tubular Sub-Frame Connectors (Spohn)

Any special items I'm missing?
Still looking for the right springs though. I do not want to drop the car, I already bottom out enough because I live in a area thats very hill-y. Any recommendations?
One last question, how hard is it to do springs? I've done them before, but that was on my friends accord( )
Car will be a daily driver until I finish the engine, then will be a street/strip car.

Thanks for the help guys.

Tru2Chevy 07-08-2008 08:18 PM

Are those factory sways, or aftermarket? Factory WS6 sways are 36mm/24mm.

Rear springs on a 3rd gen can be swapped in less than 10 minutes, from the time you start jacking up the rear until the time you are lowering the car back on the ground. The fronts take longer, but still aren't difficult, as long as you take your time and are careful with them.

As far as what springs to go with, since you don't want to drop the car, I would stick with new WS6 springs. Should be able to get a set pretty cheap.

- Justin

cdacda13 07-10-2008 03:12 PM

The sway bars are BMR.
Whats better for sway bars, Solid or hollow? I'm assuming that solid would tie the body together better then hollow, but the ride would be much rougher with solid sways then with hollow. And then theres the weight, but that shouldn't be a huge factor considering it is a street car.
Where might I find a set of new WS6 springs? Any GM dealer correct?

Tru2Chevy 07-12-2008 07:40 PM

I believe Moog makes the springs, others might as well.

Couldn't tell you for sure if the WS6 sways would be better than the BMR ones that you have. I'm no chassis expert. The factory WS6 bars were a hollow 36mm front, and solid 24mm rear. I believe IROCs got the same rear, but they got a 34mm front.

- Justin


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