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Guys,

I will be doing the B-body front disc brake concersion and looking for recommendation on what setup spring / shock / coil over w/shock to use with the LS1 engine?

Would like it to be able  to handle, cruise around but not have my teeth chatter every time over bumps.

I have a 1-1/8" front sway bar from a z28 to use also.

Thanks,

John



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John E - Rogers, MN

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70 El Camino soon to be ls1/t56
64 Malibu SS
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Tony H took a B-body brake conversion off his '72. Did you buy it ? There are issues with the outer tie rod ends being different than the A body ends and some alignment peculiarities too, I think. I would stay with an A body single piston conversion to make life easier.

 



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Ya, I bough Tony's setup0.

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John E - Rogers, MN

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70 El Camino soon to be ls1/t56
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John..
I ran 500 lb springs in the front with koni classics...Like we talked about this will work fine for most oeople on a driver..autocross and road racing might require more advanced setups ..thats also more $$$$...Ill send you the setup instructions with suggested alignment specs later..Im at work now

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So far I am leaning towards a 450 lb spring with the lighter LS1.

Pondering jumping into some coil overs. 

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/QA1-1968-72-Chevelle-A-Body-Front-Coilover-Kit,36501.html

 



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