Front Suspension Rebuild and Power Disc Brake Conversion

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

Nice work Tom.

[Acidburn 10]

Got it aligned today.

[Mark LaFountain 1,054]

lookn great. Didn't know you where a mechanic either. Good job.

[Acidburn 10]

lookn great. Didn't know you where a mechanic either. Good job.

Thanks Mark, this is actually my first major mechanical project. We'll have to go for a ride sometime.

[topgun 262]

Got it aligned today.

So what do ya think?

[Acidburn 10]

Got it aligned today.

So what do ya think?

drives straight and smooth

tons less body roll in corners

stops really well as long as I don't lock up a wheel

still quite a bit of play in the steering wheel, but I bet that's the steering box's fault

[///M5 2,833]

How does it compare to the Imp now?

[Acidburn 10]

How does it compare to the Imp now?

Acceleration: no contest

Handling: the Imp still takes it by quite a bit

Brakes: I might have to give this to the Camaro, when I brake hard, it feels like I'm going to go through the windshield, that may also have something to do with the lack of shoulder belts though

[///M5 2,833]

Is your Imp suspension stock?

[Acidburn 10]

Is your Imp suspension stock?

It has Bilstein shocks and SLP sway bars

note, the Camaro doesn't have any sway bars

[Acidburn 10]

Just thought I'd update this with pics from the rear suspension upgrade I did a couple months ago. I installed the Hotchkis rear leaf springs and new shocks all around.

Leaf spring out

The Hotchkis/Bilstein shock absorbers

The gas tank had to come out to get the rear shackles in/out. Not too much rust there

All back together

[///M5 2,833]

Not too much rust there, understatement for a 40yr old car that is for sure. That has to be a huge improvement.