front coilovers

[209jose71]

what primer is that on the truck nice job i was wondering if going static or bags im still on that or coilovers know right know its on cut springs and it rides to hard bought it like that

[205dke187]

If at all possible, I would like some drawings with measurements. I do have access to auto cad but paper would be great too.email is keasterling78@gmail.com
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[tubbedII]

I love the ride height...but do you have any concerns with crossmember being so low? Looks like less than 2" of clearance.

[Tony@AirRideTech]

Originally Posted by oldspowered67C10

Im sure you guys know what yore doing but heres something I learned and would do different if I did it all again. Theres not much room there so run the lower coilover mount as close to the ball joint as possible to be able to run a longer shock and less spring preload. I ended up having to run a 800# spring with alot of preload.

Thanks for the heads up, and yes, We are developing a control arm specifically for the Coil Over / Shockwave with longer shock body Great looking fab work by the way!

[Raguemoe]

Tony, Do you have an idea when this will be avail.? I was one of the first Speedtech/Ridetech combo customers for my 69 camaro and love the setup! I've been on the fence about what front setup I wanted for my 67 & I think I found it!
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[Tony@AirRideTech]

Originally Posted by Raguemoe

Tony, Do you have an idea when this will be avail.? I was one of the first Speedtech/Ridetech combo customers for my 69 camaro and love the setup! I've been on the fence about what front setup I wanted for my 67 & I think I found it!
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Prolly have it ready to go at the first of the year.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Tony@AirRideTech

Prolly have it ready to go at the first of the year.

Anyone else notice how ^^Slick^^ avoids mentioning what year specifically

[Tony@AirRideTech]

ha ha ha ha ha .... like beginning of 2012

[Raguemoe]

Any spy pics you care to share?
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[Tony@AirRideTech]

yup..........

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by Tony@AirRideTech

yup..........

AWESOME WORK GUYS!!!!!!!!!!

[Tony@AirRideTech]

[Raguemoe]

I strongly dislike you guys sometimes! Anyways, looking forward to seeing how you handle the coilover conversion.
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[stealthy '69]

Originally Posted by Tony@AirRideTech

yup..........

I think you guys are alittle behind the curve, My truck has had that for 40 years!

[oldspowered67C10]

what primer is that on the truck

Its just poly primer(basically spray on body filler), they usually come in gray or this color which is natural(some companies call it buff).

If at all possible, I would like some drawings with measurements.

Most of the drawings were on my buddy's computer(Hes the one with the CNC plasma cutter) and he has changed computers since then so they're most likely long gone. I think I have a paper drawing of one of the lower control arm pieces but not really anything of importance.

I love the ride height...but do you have any concerns with crossmember being so low?

I drove it around before that low on the 15" wheels before and though it can be a pain in the ass sometimes for the most part it wasn't that bad. I'm just gonna drive it and see what happens. Thats one of the nicest things about the coilovers, just a few turns of the spanner wrench and you can change the ride height.

[moggey01]

Am I correct in thinking this shock is 11.130 fully extended and 8.625 fully compressed? Is bottoming out the shock or solid stacking a spring a concern with 2.5 inches of travel?

[moggey01]

I like the way it sits . What is the ride heigth on the frame under the cab?

[oldspowered67C10]

Am I correct in thinking this shock is 11.130 fully extended and 8.625 fully compressed? Is bottoming out the shock or solid stacking a spring a concern with 2.5 inches of travel?
11-06-2011 01:00 AM

Yeah, those measurements sound right. With the way it is now, if I removed the bump stops the front crossmember would hit the ground before the shocks bottom or the springs stack.

I like the way it sits . What is the ride heigth on the frame under the cab?

I took all the front sheet metal off(doing body work) but with just the cab(no doors, hood or fenders) the frame under the cab is 6"-7" inches off the ground.

[oldspowered67C10]

Got the truck up to driving condition so heres a update. All seems to work well although the current spring rate is still too light. I'm running 8" 800# springs and they are compressed 3/4 of the way at ride height so I sources some 7" 1300# springs, gonna give that a try. According to the math I need 1500# spring but they are a custom spring so I'm gonna try the 1300# ones.
Heres a link to my build threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=534956

[gringoloco]

Build is looking awesome! Why the change in springs? Porterbuilt is using a 650#, I think, on his setup. Stock coils are around 900-1200, depending.
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[robnolimit]

Glad to see it running and driving. Let me know if you want to go to AMP with us.

[djw32]

Beautiful work.

I would like to add coil overs to the front of my truck without having to change the entire front member. Your truck is really coming along nicely.
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[oldspowered67C10]

Hey Rob, I don't think it'll be ready by then, Ive been working nearly every spare moment on the paint but its taken the last 3 weekends just to get the tailgate done and I still have to do both both bedsides and the inner fender wells. Regardless, I might like to go just to watch, whats the event all about? I went to the AMP website but there is no info for september up yet. BTW, I work at the county garage just a couple miles from your shop, Ill have to stop by and say hi.

[oldspowered67C10]

Gringoloco, the issue is where on the lower control arm I mounted the lower mounts. Hindsight is 20/20 and knowing what I know now I most likely would have moved the mounts closer to the ball joint to allow me to use a more readily available spring rate.

[robnolimit]

Sept 8th is the So Cal Challenge at AMP in riverside. Open to all years. It's a full day on the track, time attack shoot-out, along with a car show area. Check out www.socalchallenge.com