to the coil over guys

[L05edSS]

this is a post built off this post.

looking at a 1 inch drop

i need to make a few points 1st. i never intended to do this, i bought refurbed bucket seats that changed the height for the worse and i'm in a wheelchair so slightest height changes can ruin things. that said i now struggle to get in my car cuz its about a inch higher to do so. i also have to...

gbodyforum.com

i was then anti coil over till looked into it i warmed up to the idea some. watched many videos of installs & so on. several questions to those that have done it and been driving a few yrs on them. keep in mind this is not a drag car and more or less a regular driver.

* what if any maintenance is there post install?

* i seen said factory style A arms aren't strong enough? i have no interest in tubulars due to $ and the poly bushings.

* i was going to replace A arms anyway what factory style brand did you go with bushings & balljoints? i can only find acdelco uppers no lowers everywhere.

* i seen someone say here they had to get 2" drop spindles to get desired height as did this guy cuz was too high. i left him a msg and never got a answer as to how that could happen. i have it set to start @ 8 min.

* on the rear where the coil shock attaches to top, mental looks flimsy from what i could see, is there bracing needed?

* what brand do you have and are there any regrets?

 

[Rt Jam]

I've seen gussets that go in the factory lower control arm to help support the weight of the car on the shock mount.

 

[Streetbu]

I have RideTech. I didn't need drop spindles. I haven't touched them since they were installed. Don't skimp. Buy once, cry once. RideTech shocks are made by Fox and have a million mile warranty. You can't use stock lower control arms with coil overs. Rear metal is fine, it already supports the springs, you're just moving the load.

 

[1KWIKSIX]

this is a post built off this post.

looking at a 1 inch drop

i need to make a few points 1st. i never intended to do this, i bought refurbed bucket seats that changed the height for the worse and i'm in a wheelchair so slightest height changes can ruin things. that said i now struggle to get in my car cuz its about a inch higher to do so. i also have to...

gbodyforum.com

i was then anti coil over till looked into it i warmed up to the idea some. watched many videos of installs & so on. several questions to those that have done it and been driving a few yrs on them. keep in mind this is not a drag car and more or less a regular driver.

* what if any maintenance is there post install?

* i seen said factory style A arms aren't strong enough? i have no interest in tubulars due to $ and the poly bushings.

* i was going to replace A arms anyway what factory style brand did you go with bushings & balljoints? i can only find acdelco uppers no lowers everywhere.

* i seen someone say here they had to get 2" drop spindles to get desired height as did this guy cuz was too high. i left him a msg and never got a answer as to how that could happen. i have it set to start @ 8 min.

* on the rear where the coil shock attaches to top, mental looks flimsy from what i could see, is there bracing needed?

* what brand do you have and are there any regrets?

I’ve got UMI’s rear shock tower brace installed in my G Body with my coil overs

1978-1988 GM G-Body Rear Shock Tower Brace, Bolt In | UMI Performance

This 100% jig built, bolt-in brace ties the rear upper shock mounts together to share the load and stiffen the chassis. Strong 1-1/4” tubing is MIG welded to 3/16” thick laser cut brackets for a per

www.umiperformance.com

 

[1KWIKSIX]

Another item worth considering is a rear frame rail brace which will tie the rails together and minimize movement.
Scot W at GNS Performance offers this kit and really tightens up the rear of the frame

Body/frame-g-body | gns-performance-

www.gnsperformance.com

 

[L05edSS]

I have RideTech. I didn't need drop spindles. I haven't touched them since they were installed. Don't skimp. Buy once, cry once. RideTech shocks are made by Fox and have a million mile warranty. You can't use stock lower control arms with coil overs. Rear metal is fine, it already supports the springs, you're just moving the load. View attachment 236381

i have done a ton of research since posting this, i've seen and questioned many that used stock lower control arms with coilovers even a few yrs after video posted, they said no issues however i see out there alden makes plates for that area for like $60 and seen only 2 vids using them funny enough i posted 1 and his front needed drop spindles. lol so im debating the plates. my car will not be doing any track & is bout a 200hp 350 and would love to hear from someone who did that combo and it failed.

 

[L05edSS]

I’ve got UMI’s rear shock tower brace installed in my G Body with my coil overs

1978-1988 GM G-Body Rear Shock Tower Brace, Bolt In | UMI Performance

This 100% jig built, bolt-in brace ties the rear upper shock mounts together to share the load and stiffen the chassis. Strong 1-1/4” tubing is MIG welded to 3/16” thick laser cut brackets for a per

www.umiperformance.com

i got that in my amazon cart for when start buying all this stuff, thanks

 

[L05edSS]

Another item worth considering is a rear frame rail brace which will tie the rails together and minimize movement.
Scot W at GNS Performance offers this kit and really tightens up the rear of the frame

Body/frame-g-body | gns-performance-

www.gnsperformance.com

might be much for what i have but i like the idea.

 

[L05edSS]

I've seen gussets that go in the factory lower control arm to help support the weight of the car on the shock mount.

i'm gonna have to talk with tech when i go to order coilovers.

 

[64nailhead]

I'm new to coil overs, but I'm going with them for the front.

SSM COILOVER REINFORCEMENT PLATES

Coil-Over MountsSold in sets of 2. These plates built and designed by SSM offer the perfect landing for your coil-overs. The new muscle car coilover conversions offered by the spring companies use the lower shock t bar mount to support the entire weight of your car on a spot that was not...

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I'm using these reinforcement plates with stock lower arms and TRZ uppers.

Regarding the coilovers, you can get a spring that goes in the stock spring pocket in the frame that won't require modification to the shock bolt area. Here is a kit that UMI sells : https://www.umiperformance.com/home...ront-coil-over-kit-double-adjustable-bearing/


I can't say this style spring is better, good or bad. But I'm about to find out lol.