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Right now , I have everything but the Gp bar. Here is a list
1 1/4" solid front bar (6)
34mm hollow bar (15)
36mm hollow bar (8)
7/8" rear bar (18)
3/4" rear bar(4)
Jounce bar (50)
Core support x-braces(50)
Inner fender braces (6) I also make these
Cowl to core support braces(4) I made these( no dog legs like the factory,mine are both straight.
The number in the ( ) is the quantity on hand. I used to sandblast or wire wheel to bare metal. I would then prime and paint black. I haven't had time to do all that so I will probably start selling these parts in "as pulled" condition.
As you can see, I've been concentrated on collecting parts and not so much with selling. Any of the guys that frequent the yards can attest, these cars are getting harder and harder to find. I try and grab what I can before they are crushed.
timo22
1 1/4" solid front bar (6)
34mm hollow bar (15)
36mm hollow bar (8)
7/8" rear bar (18)
3/4" rear bar(4)
Jounce bar (50)
Core support x-braces(50)
Inner fender braces (6) I also make these
Cowl to core support braces(4) I made these( no dog legs like the factory,mine are both straight.
The number in the ( ) is the quantity on hand. I used to sandblast or wire wheel to bare metal. I would then prime and paint black. I haven't had time to do all that so I will probably start selling these parts in "as pulled" condition.
As you can see, I've been concentrated on collecting parts and not so much with selling. Any of the guys that frequent the yards can attest, these cars are getting harder and harder to find. I try and grab what I can before they are crushed.
timo22
I'm running a BMR front sway bar, BMR upper a arms, factory lowers with new bushings, factory jounce bars (i need a GP bar still), hotchkis springs front and rear, koni shocks front and rear. BMR tubular upper trailing arms, BMR boxed lowers, hotchkis arm mount braces, and prothane poly body mounts.
My cutlass rides pretty stiff and stays dead level on turns and that was with the factory 14's and old bfg radials!
Every little bit makes a world of difference on our cars since they came from the factory to be cushy cruisers instead of corner carvers!
My cutlass rides pretty stiff and stays dead level on turns and that was with the factory 14's and old bfg radials!
Every little bit makes a world of difference on our cars since they came from the factory to be cushy cruisers instead of corner carvers!
NickC,
I see you have a Malibu . The Malibu along with the Regal were the two most neglected GBodys when it came to suspensions. A wimpy front sway bar was all they came with. Some of the Regals came with core support x-braces. With that being said, they will show the biggest improvement when the F41 parts are installed. Fortunately your car already has all of the holes needed to install these parts. So no drilling or fabbing to install these parts.
If you are going to the yards to look for these parts, look for Cutlasses . They are usually the best donor cars. They typically give you the best chance of finding F41 parts. Third gen Iroc 's and Trans arms will have the hollow front bars. Unfortunately , the Gp bars only come on 81-87 Grand Prixs . Good luck...timo22
I see you have a Malibu . The Malibu along with the Regal were the two most neglected GBodys when it came to suspensions. A wimpy front sway bar was all they came with. Some of the Regals came with core support x-braces. With that being said, they will show the biggest improvement when the F41 parts are installed. Fortunately your car already has all of the holes needed to install these parts. So no drilling or fabbing to install these parts.
If you are going to the yards to look for these parts, look for Cutlasses . They are usually the best donor cars. They typically give you the best chance of finding F41 parts. Third gen Iroc 's and Trans arms will have the hollow front bars. Unfortunately , the Gp bars only come on 81-87 Grand Prixs . Good luck...timo22
My Malibu handles like a champ
New body bushings
Tall upper balljoints
UMI performance 2" lowering springs
UMI shocks
Blazer bump stops
Jounce bars
Grand Prix bar
Radiator x bars
Fender to core support
Tied rear frame with angle iron
Back seat braces
Firewall to core support bars
Rear sway bar
F41 front sway bar
New body bushings
Tall upper balljoints
UMI performance 2" lowering springs
UMI shocks
Blazer bump stops
Jounce bars
Grand Prix bar
Radiator x bars
Fender to core support
Tied rear frame with angle iron
Back seat braces
Firewall to core support bars
Rear sway bar
F41 front sway bar
Never installed from the factory but I would say using the angle iron to the rear frame horns was one of the most beneficial upgrades to my ride. Highly recommended noticed a huge difference as soon as I got out of the driveway. Best part was the steel only cost me $24
Before I start with any of the great suggestions posted I would start with changing the body bushings, do repairs if needed and box the frame.
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