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Originally Posted by mongocanfly
Dave ..you won't be disappointed with flatouts unit....Don does a great fab job on the crossmembers...his instructions lack though...but he is usually quick to answer any email questions i had...I've got one of his crossmembers in my shop that's headed for my AD truck...its a very nice unit...don't forget to factor in the cost of the coilovers...
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It's an enticing proposition, for sure. So far, the pricing estimates look like:
Flatout: $1550-2100
Kit- 800
Rack (if donor isnt good)- 400
aldan coilovers- 400
Vette IFS components- 150-300
rebuilding of any components-200
Pros: no frame cutting, simplifies mounting radiator and bumper
Cool factor
aluminum parts can be polished if desired
Cons: Over 2k
Camaro clip: $1170-1470
Donor clip $200-500
Four Ball Joints, Eight Bushings, Four Tie Rod Ends, Two Tie Rod Sleeves, Sway Bar Link Kit & Idler Arm kit from Eckler's $370
Rebuilt steering box $150
Front brake rotors, pads, calipers, flexible brake lines and bearings $250
Labor to install ball joints and bushings $100
springs of your choice, stock or dropped from Moog or Eaton 100
Pros: as low as $1200
Can be installed to lower the front significantly without drop spindles or adverse effects to suspension geometry.
Cons: rebuilding mounts for the rad and bumper will be annoying.
Even if done well, looks grafted.
Mustang II from TCI: $3,000
Pros: All new everything
Cons: its $3,000
So far, I'd say that the Flat Out option seems like the best option, especially if you can get parts in good condition from an 84-87 Vette.