67 Special Deluxe Suspension upgrade

Discussion in 'The whoa and the sway.' started by gbsean, Sep 2, 2013.

  1. gbsean

    gbsean Moderator

    Finally getting round to installing all my parts...
    [h=5]Bilstein Shocks...UMI Uppers and Lowers...Hotckins Springs...UMI Sway Bars[/h]
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  2. Grandpas67

    Grandpas67 Well-Known Member

    Nice pics...now let's see the results :grin:
     
  3. gbsean

    gbsean Moderator

    Rear is now installed just have to do the uppers as I am waiting for Paul Ferry to ship me the bushing tool...tommorrow the front...
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  4. Grandpas67

    Grandpas67 Well-Known Member

    Looks good! Should handle a bit better too.
     
  5. gbsean

    gbsean Moderator

    Front is done...just need tool for rear uppers and ready to put tires on.. DSC_3091.jpg DSC_3092.jpg DSC_3093.jpg
     
  6. 67Rag

    67Rag Well-Known Member

    Sean,

    Looks great. You just pushed me to get my 340 done this month for Cecil!

    Andy
     
  7. gbsean

    gbsean Moderator

    I will be there...:)
     
  8. Grandpas67

    Grandpas67 Well-Known Member

    Nice job!!!
     
  9. gbsean

    gbsean Moderator

    [h=5]Yes finally suspension upgrade is done...boy did that tool make it easy to remove and install bushings...will take pictures in the morning as it was too dark....dropped it by about an inch all around...looks pretty sweet...did not take for a drive as it was dark...[/h]
     
  10. gbsean

    gbsean Moderator

    WOW what a difference in ride and handling...it is like a new car...special on on ramps and off ramps.. BEFORE. before.jpg


    AFTER DSC_3102.jpg

    I thought it dropped about an inch..but it does not seem that much...
     
  11. Larry Gibson

    Larry Gibson Platinum Level Contributor

    Nice job, Sean.

    Larry
     
  12. gbsean

    gbsean Moderator

    well I did not like the stance so I put 1.5" Aluminum spacers on the springs...I think it look a lot better DSC_3102.jpg IMG_0261.jpg
     

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