82 up camaro suspension

06-18-2007, 08:46 PM

Do any of you know how to tell the difference in 82-87 Camaro Front suspensions, there seems to be a smaller lite weight version and a more heavy duty version, and it makes a difference on Hedder clearance? Thanks for any help!

woodro josey
I miss Buster Couch and Lex Dudas.

Tim Lisson · 06-19-2007, 09:11 AM

I have the same question for the Firebirds.....82-92?

Tim

mannymen · 06-22-2007, 07:06 AM

Can any of you guys point me in the right direction for building up a stocker 82-92 Camaro suspension (from the rear to the front)? Looking to start upgrading an 84 camaro suspension in the next couple of months

Example what Rear, LCA's, Torque Arm, SFC's, Panhard Bar, Shocks/Springs etc.

What items are you removing for weight loss?

Thanks

06-22-2007, 06:57 PM

Most all my stuff is S&W and they are now building it out of Chromoly, to save in weight. My rear end is a complete Strange with Alum spool, and i believe Mark Williams has the same deal and i have Mark Williams Disc Brakes on all 4 corners. Maybe this is some help!

woodro josey
I miss Buster Couch and Lex Dudas.

Mike Mayhew · 06-22-2007, 08:25 PM

Hey Woodrow,
Remember the thread a couple weeks ago about the Checker Auto Co. ? ( Previously the Checker Cab co. )
Well, some might not love hearing this, what with ego's and all. lol
But the Checker Auto Co. manufactored almost all of the Camero and Firebird subframes and suspension for GM from the 80's to probably this day.
I did some work with the factory just before they quite building Checker cars, they had a front end problem.
I just picked up the phone and called the factory from the shop I was working in. They were really nice. They had a front end problem and we helped work it out. Thats where I got to know some of the old Checker guys, and the history of the car.

They're based in Michigan, shouldn't be hard to find a phone #.
I bet you could call them and they would tell you everything you wanted to know. That way you have it right from the horses mouth.

So...YES, you guys are racing CHECKER CAB's [:-laughing-:]
Sorry woody

Geerhead55 · 06-22-2007, 10:52 PM

The U.S. flag never looked so good, Mike! God bless America!
Danny Durham

06-23-2007, 09:21 PM

Mike, i've raced worst things in my life!! lol

woodro josey
I miss Buster Couch and Lex Dudas.

Mike Mayhew · 06-24-2007, 01:50 PM

Yea Danny, kinda makes ya want to.....unfurl the flag....don't it. lol

Woody, the're in Kalamazoo MI. I remembered.

But have changed names thru the years. Checker Motor Co. was one of the last ones I know of. C C industries too.
They made tons of GM body parts too. So under your Firebird insignia, you better get a little sticker that say.....Division of Checker Cab Co.....lol

OK. I'll quit

Paul Dilcher · 06-24-2007, 04:16 PM

hEY MIKE , LET US SEE THE OTHER SIDE.

Paul Dilcher

Mike Mayhew · 06-25-2007, 03:48 PM

Hey Paul, I know your just kiddin, you don't really want to see the other side, cause, she'd block out half the flag. Seeee, you didn't think ahead did you.
Or did you ?

See up north in a month or so.

06-18-2007, 08:46 PM	#1
LILWJ Guest Posts: n/a	82 up camaro suspension Do any of you know how to tell the difference in 82-87 Camaro Front suspensions, there seems to be a smaller lite weight version and a more heavy duty version, and it makes a difference on Hedder clearance? Thanks for any help! woodro josey I miss Buster Couch and Lex Dudas.

06-22-2007, 07:06 AM	#3
mannymen Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 728 Likes: 5 Liked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Can any of you guys point me in the right direction for building up a stocker 82-92 Camaro suspension (from the rear to the front)? Looking to start upgrading an 84 camaro suspension in the next couple of months Example what Rear, LCA's, Torque Arm, SFC's, Panhard Bar, Shocks/Springs etc. What items are you removing for weight loss? Thanks __________________ N/A

06-24-2007, 04:16 PM	#9
Paul Dilcher Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: brockport newyork Posts: 97 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hEY MIKE , LET US SEE THE OTHER SIDE. Paul Dilcher __________________ Paul Dilcher 1037 STK

06-19-2007, 09:11 AM	#2
Tim Lisson Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Solon Springs, WI Posts: 166 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have the same question for the Firebirds.....82-92? Tim

06-22-2007, 06:57 PM	#4
LILWJ Guest Posts: n/a	Most all my stuff is S&W and they are now building it out of Chromoly, to save in weight. My rear end is a complete Strange with Alum spool, and i believe Mark Williams has the same deal and i have Mark Williams Disc Brakes on all 4 corners. Maybe this is some help! woodro josey I miss Buster Couch and Lex Dudas.

06-22-2007, 08:25 PM	#5
Mike Mayhew Banned Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Savannah Ga. Posts: 124 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hey Woodrow, Remember the thread a couple weeks ago about the Checker Auto Co. ? ( Previously the Checker Cab co. ) Well, some might not love hearing this, what with ego's and all. lol But the Checker Auto Co. manufactored almost all of the Camero and Firebird subframes and suspension for GM from the 80's to probably this day. I did some work with the factory just before they quite building Checker cars, they had a front end problem. I just picked up the phone and called the factory from the shop I was working in. They were really nice. They had a front end problem and we helped work it out. Thats where I got to know some of the old Checker guys, and the history of the car. They're based in Michigan, shouldn't be hard to find a phone #. I bet you could call them and they would tell you everything you wanted to know. That way you have it right from the horses mouth. So...YES, you guys are racing CHECKER CAB's [:-laughing-:] Sorry woody

06-22-2007, 10:52 PM	#6
Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	The U.S. flag never looked so good, Mike! God bless America! Danny Durham

06-23-2007, 09:21 PM	#7
LILWJ Guest Posts: n/a	Mike, i've raced worst things in my life!! lol woodro josey I miss Buster Couch and Lex Dudas.

06-24-2007, 01:50 PM	#8
Mike Mayhew Banned Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Savannah Ga. Posts: 124 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yea Danny, kinda makes ya want to.....unfurl the flag....don't it. lol Woody, the're in Kalamazoo MI. I remembered. But have changed names thru the years. Checker Motor Co. was one of the last ones I know of. C C industries too. They made tons of GM body parts too. So under your Firebird insignia, you better get a little sticker that say.....Division of Checker Cab Co.....lol OK. I'll quit

06-25-2007, 03:48 PM	#10
Mike Mayhew Banned Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Savannah Ga. Posts: 124 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hey Paul, I know your just kiddin, you don't really want to see the other side, cause, she'd block out half the flag. Seeee, you didn't think ahead did you. Or did you ? See up north in a month or so.