I am only bringing this up because of the Spindle
email thread, but there are so many options and
information out there in the market it hard to
understand what is the best solution.
So, here is the questions I have for doing front upper
and lower control arms and spindle.
Where would I start
Mike,have you bought any front end parts for your 67 yet? If not,are you
planning a spindle change? The only tall spindle I would consider would be
the forged alum AFX units from ATS. These are the cat's meow but are very
pricey at around $800 w/steering arms and they also require C5/C6 Corvette
I'm getting ready to convert my 66 to disc brakes
up front. When changing out the spindle, do I need to use a spring compressor?
Any advice?
Thanks,
Larry
Yes, Larry. Be super careful. Compress it down some!
to the point where it's loose. Loosen the Castle nut
on the upper Ball Joint. Bang on the spindle and it
will fall off the taper. Finish the loosening and
remove the spring. Immediately un-tension the spring.
Don't leave it in the spring
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Suspension - Brake Conversion
I'm getting ready to convert my 66 to disc brakes up front.
When changing out the spindle, do I need to use a spring compressor
Absolutely. You can borrow a compressor from an auto store, the compressed springs have too much stored energy to do without. It can be done without but its much more dangerous.
There are several web sites available with completedetails pictures. A few are listed in the WORKSHOP section at
Thanks guys for your input. I'll go renta
spring compressorat Autozone.
Larry
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Rick Schaefer
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Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 11:10 AM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Front
Suspension - Brake Conversion
Of Larry Shouse
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 9:42 AM
To: Chevelle List
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Front
Suspension - Brake Conversion
I'm
getting ready to convert my 66 to disc brakes up front. When changing out the
spindle, do I need to use a spring compressor? Any advice?
Thanks,
Larry
Jim. I'm just installing a factory GM setup for
now.
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Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 8:32 PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Front
Suspension - Brake Conversion
What
type of spindle
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Yes and no, depends on the year and options involved. For example, 1967
shows 25 different front springs for Chevelles, 5 of those for 138xx (SS)
cars; one each for hardtop and convertible, different spring (but same for
both
Hey Guys,
Quick question, does anyone know the difference
between big block and small block front springs? Later on I want to convert to
the big block but dont really want to buy different springs if I dont
have to. Would it hurt to use big block springs with a 350 and then later on
The front will sit high with the SB in it and BB
springs. It will align though.
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Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2005 11:43
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Suspension
Hey
Guys
, 2005
11:44 AM
To: 'The
Chevelle Mailing List'
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Front
Suspension
Hey Guys,
Quick question, does anyone know the difference between big block and small
block front springs? Later on I want to convert to the big block but
dont really want to buy different springs if I
, 2005
11:44 AM
To: 'The
Chevelle Mailing List'
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Front
Suspension
Hey Guys,
Quick question, does anyone know the difference between big block and small
block front springs? Later on I want to convert to the big block but
dont really want to buy different springs if I
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Dale,
I have a regular 69 chevelle Malibu, no ac, drum
brakes, stand. Suspension, 350 v8 -RJ Winkler
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narrower than that on a '68. Hope this helps.
Brian '71 Malibu
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Thanks alot Brian,
I have already sold the axle so that is ok.
is it really true that nowbody out there knows for sure if 68 front
suspension parts (upper and lower a-arms and spindles) will fit on a 65 ??
Thanks !
André
From: Herb Lumpp [EMAIL PROTECTED]
65 and 68 don't interchange. According to Global West 64-67 interchange and
68-72 interchange.
From: Herb Lumpp [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi André,
65 and 68 don't interchange. According to Global West 64-67 interchange and
68-72 interchange.
In addition to
Ed, Herb and Pete
Thanks Guys, it looks like they will fit then even if they maybe arent 100% correct
bushing-wise.
thanks !
André
From: Herb Lumpp [EMAIL PROTECTED]
65 and 68 don't interchange. According to Global West 64-67 interchange and
68-72 interchange.
From: Herb Lumpp
Part number-wise, according to my GM parts book:
Group 6.168 ARM ASSY-STRUT, Steering Knuckle Upper and Lower Control Arm
Assy.
64-72 3974217 L.H. upper
3887062 R.H. upper
64-70
71-72 wagon
71-72 (400 w/4bc,454) 3990509 L.H. lower
3990510 R.H. lower
70-71 (exc.
My experience has been that the only physical difference is that some come with oval
bushings and some with round bushings on the lowers. Not sure exactly why, could have
been big vs. small block. I've interchanged parts for those years without problems.
My 2 cents.
Gene
Part number-wise,
I always thought 64 to 72 A-body parts would interchange,with few
exceptions.
Clint Hooper
HH Custom,owner
LT5 Registry Director
http://www.LT5Registry.net/
ACES #1650
http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm
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Is it really
I always thought 64 to 72 A-body brake parts would interchange,with few
exceptions.
Clint Hooper
HH Custom,owner
LT5 Registry Director
http://www.LT5Registry.net/
ACES #1650
http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm
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Is it
: Friday, June 25, 2004 2:39 PM
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Subject: Re: Re:[Chevelle-list] Front Suspension HELP [edited]
I always thought 64 to 72 A-body brake parts would interchange,with few
exceptions.
Clint Hooper
HH Custom,owner
LT5 Registry Director
http://www.LT5Registry.net/
ACES #1650
http
Hi All,
I have been contacted by a guy in Sweden who wants to buy my front suspension and the
rear Koni's and rear trailing arms.
Now the big Q... will my 1968 parts fit on his 1965 Chevelle??
Ciao
André
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Subject: Re:[Chevelle-list] Front Suspension HELP
Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2004 14:02:20 +0200
Hi All,
I have been contacted by a guy in Sweden who wants to buy my front
suspension and the rear Koni's and rear trailing arms.
Now the big Q... will my 1968 parts fit on his 1965 Chevelle??
Ciao
André
Please! Show me the pics!!
Hoss
Hi all,
I have some pictures of the corvette front end installation in my
Chevelle and also one picture of four autometers where the radio once
resided.
If you want to see them drop me a line offline and I'll send them to you
from my
Hi all,
I have some pictures of the corvette front end installation in my
Chevelle and also one picture of four autometers where the radio once
resided.
If you want to see them drop me a line offline and I'll send them to you
from my office (faster line)
Full Revs!!!
:o)
André
: [Chevelle-list] Front suspension done
Hi all,
I have some pictures of the corvette front end installation in my
Chevelle and also one picture of four autometers where the radio once
resided.
If you want to see them drop me a line offline and I'll send them to you
from my office (faster line
hello, I would like to see the pics, thanks
Jason
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Hi all,
I have some pictures
widen your front stan
ce. I
belive it does so by like 3/8 on both sides but dont hold me to that
number
that is just off the top of my head.
Michael
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would I need to redrill the rotors to 4,75
Either way, you should not need to redrill anything,
as the rotors all use the same bolt spacing.
That's not entirely accurate. When I did the 12 rotor swap, the donor car
I used was an '87 Pontiac station wagon and the rotors had a 5 bolt
Hi Guys,
Just came back from a pleasure trip to Norway, It was great with loads
of nice weather.
We have 80 degrees here in Italy today, and guess what that mean ??
BBQ and cold beer after work !!!
I could need some info on 12 disc brakes and tall spindles.
How much better is this setup than
On Fri, 26 Apr 2002 16:58:01 +0200 [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Just came back from a pleasure trip to Norway, It was great with
loads of nice weather. We have 80 degrees here in Italy today, and
guess what that mean ?? BBQ and cold beer after work !!!
I could need some info on 12 disc brakes
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Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] front suspension
I could need some info on 12 disc brakes and tall spindles.
How much better is this setup than the standard parts
which are the cars I could take them from ?
The 12 tall spindle setup will not necessarily stop you any
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Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2002 10:14:25 -0700
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Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] front suspension
I could need some info on 12 disc brakes and tall spindles.
How much better is this setup than the standard parts
which are the cars I could
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Isn't it awesome? I couldn't believe how much
better my car handled after rebuilding the front end. The only thing
better than that was when I switched to 12" front discs
:) (Couldn't afford to do both at the same time)
Rodney.
71
to mine.. just wait and see...
Kevin
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Isn't it awesome? I couldn't believe how much
better my
.
71 Chevelle
Phoenix, AZ
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Hey
Rodney,
I
would love to see how your Car turned out.. I looked
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Hey
Rodney,
I
would love to see how your Car turned out.. I looked at the page and I
see the before pics.. where are the after pics?
Once
everything
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on 1/25/02 8:14 PM, Rodney. at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Kevin,
I just realized, I think you were talking to Jason when you said you saw the before pics. I wondered where and how you could have seen my pics :)
Rodney.
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on 1/25/02 8:14 PM, Rodney. at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Kevin,
I just realized, I think you were talking to Jason when you said you saw the before pics. I wondered where and how you could have seen my pics :)
Rodney.
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Well, like I said, I did it in the backyard.
I had a very limited selection of tools :) The only tool I had to buy
though was a ball joint seperator (for the one that wasn't broken :) ) and I
borrowed spring compressors from a friend
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on 1/25/02 9:34 PM, Rodney. at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Well, like I said, I did it in the backyard. I had a very limited selection of tools :) The only tool I had to buy though was a ball joint seperator (for the one that wasn't broken :) ) and I
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