What A-arms and coil overs to get

[Chevy2410]

Hi all,

I've got an 80' Malibu and it's currently using stock A-arm with 1' lowering coils and 2' drop spindles. I'm looking to get tubular A-arms and a set of coil overs, but not sure what brand to get. I've looked at UMI, Ridetech, Speedtech Performance, and BMR for the A-arms. As far as the coil overs go I've looked at Ridetech, QA1's and Viking. Do I need double adjustable? I'm really not sure what to get. This car is really just for cruising and the occasionally taking it down the track and autocross. But when I come across a nice twisty road, then I want something that handles. Right now it's not bad with stock control arms and the drop springs, but I know it can be better. I'v got larger front sway bar and braces from the front crossmember to the frame rails and two braces from the core support to the cowel. I noticed with some of the A-arms you can get taller ball joints and delrin bushings. Why I would need taller ball joints? Are Delrin better than Polyurethane? I was planning on doing the blazer spindle/brake upgrade soon as I can find a set to pull from a 2wd Blazer. Not many around my area. Would taller ball joints work with the blazer spindle?

Anyway let me know what you guys are using or think would be the best. If you're using something give me your input.

Thanks,
Chevy

 

[xitabl442]

I have a setup from here: http://scandc.com/new/catalog/1?page=2
This guy knows what he is doing and you don't have to waste money sorting out the right parts to start with.
Adjustable UCAs will give you ability to add more caster. I think you could keep your 1" drop springs and probably the spindles and just add the adjustable uppers. I don't know if you'd have room for a tall upper ball joint, but typically that will cure some bumpsteer. I've read numerous times that tubular lower As are primarily cosmetic unless you want to add coil-overs.