I think i finally have the suspension done... | 356 Speedster, 550 Spyder, Replica, Automotive Community

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After completely redoing the front and rear suspension and brakes on my 74 chassis - i think i finally have it done.

I wanted ball joint and IRS suspension, but also wanted the wide 5 / vintage outlaw look. This took a lot longer to do than i had planned, so i thought i'd help folks who wanted a similar look with my specs...

Front:
CB adjustable front beam with 1.5 torsion bars removed (cut and pieces rewelded to the fastening points), CB drop spindles, 66 front brakes (wide 5 ball joint), lowered ball joints

Rear (by far the hardest):
Adjustable sping plates (notched in drop uber low), new torsion bars and caps, all anodized allen bolts used, 67 rear brakes, custom made HD SAW axles / new CV's, custom narrowed trailing arms (33mm)

Front + Rear:
CB aluminum drum covers, mangel 5.5 silver wheels, Yoko AVIDs 185-60-15

Finally done - BTW - this is with no engine in the back (yah - it's gunna be *that* low)

shifting gears to the wiring harness and interior...

4/24/089:02 AM

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Former Member

After completely redoing the front and rear suspension and brakes on my 74 chassis - i think i finally have it done.

I wanted ball joint and IRS suspension, but also wanted the wide 5 / vintage outlaw look. This took a lot longer to do than i had planned, so i thought i'd help folks who wanted a similar look with my specs...

Front:
CB adjustable front beam with 1.5 torsion bars removed (cut and pieces rewelded to the fastening points), CB drop spindles, 66 front brakes (wide 5 ball joint), lowered ball joints

Rear (by far the hardest):
Adjustable sping plates (notched in drop uber low), new torsion bars and caps, all anodized allen bolts used, 67 rear brakes, custom made HD SAW axles / new CV's, custom narrowed trailing arms (33mm)

Front + Rear:
CB aluminum drum covers, mangel 5.5 silver wheels, Yoko AVIDs 185-60-15

Finally done - BTW - this is with no engine in the back (yah - it's gunna be *that* low)

shifting gears to the wiring harness and interior...

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Perfect combination of parts, VERY NICE! A LOT of work, but totally worth it.

4/24/0810:02 AM

MusbJim'14 VS SoCal Supporting Member

...THAT'S what I'm talking about!!!!!!

4/24/0811:13 AM

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