Suspension and Brakes

Discussion in 'The whoa and the sway.' started by Goody737, Sep 10, 2022.

  1. Goody737

    Goody737 New Member

    I have done some searching on the forum, but this is not my area of expertise, so I may be searching wrong.

    I have a stock 1972 GS 350. I have had it since 1997 and finally doing some post restoration work to it. Been driving it for the last 24 years with minimal needs (and miles).

    I am looking to replace the stock front disk brakes and rotors. Delco Moraine, not sure if I can search the part numbers like a modern car? Are there parts available for these?

    Want to replace the stock rear drums and shoes. Same question, is Rock Auto or Advance able to get parts for these?

    Lastly, I have a lot of roll. Looking to replace the springs and shocks all the way around. I have not done shocks in a long time. Looking for stock ride height. Are gas adjustable shocks worth it? Any reason to do something different or more interesting with the springs or use coil overs?

    Thanks all! Just looking for what works. This is a mostly stock, ice cream getter. Not a track car, but do want it to ride nice.
     
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  2. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

  3. Goody737

    Goody737 New Member

  4. Mark Demko

    Mark Demko Well-Known Member

    You say you have a lot of body roll?
    Body lean, or the control of it comes from “Anti sway” bars.
    I’m sure you have a front bar, maybe a rear one also.
    You can replace the factory rubber bushings and end link bushings with urethane ones, makes the bar more responsive.
    If you don’t have a rear bar you can add one, just be sure the rear bar IS SMALLER in diameter than the front.
     

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