Rebuild 1969 Camaro frontend

J Kuchel · 11-25-2008, 06:51 PM

I need some good advice on rebuilding my 1969 Camaro drag car frontend. The engine and trans is out of the car, is it easier to rebuild with the engine in or out? I want to put all new steering componts on the car. What a arm bushings to use? What brand is every body using for tie rod ends,center steering link ect... Also what brand of front springs? Any help on setting up the frontend would be helpful. Thanx and have a great Holiday.

40Coupe · 11-25-2008, 09:20 PM

You have a PM.

J Kuchel · 11-25-2008, 10:34 PM

Thanks for the PM. Appreciate the input.

Alan Roehrich · 11-25-2008, 11:04 PM

Most of the stuff in the steering linkage is often Moog or TRW. Most of what is seen in A arm bushings is Del-A-Lum or other Delrin stuff, although there are some using bearings. There's a longer upper ball joint that helps geometry a lot, it's commonly found in circle track stuff. Springs depend on the combination.

Sean Kennedy · 11-26-2008, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 40Coupe

You have a PM.

This is happens a lot, and it is very frustrating.

I monitor these tech forums to try and learn.

I don't see why people think information is so secret that they can't post it on the forum for all to read.

mannymen · 11-26-2008, 09:56 AM

Sean Kennedy I hear you. I also wonder the same question. If someone is willing to help one person then why not all.

Gary Wisecarver sells the upper/lower control arm bearings and a quality aftermarket tie rod tube will do. I think Hotchkis and Global West sells them. Ball Joints were already mentioned above

Moog will have the rest.
Pitman arm
Idler arm
Centerlink
Inner/Outer Tie Rods

mannymen · 11-26-2008, 10:04 AM

One last comment.

If ANY of you see me at the Div 3 races (NHRA/IHRA) and need help just stop by and ask. I'll help out as much as possible and I hope any info will be worth a damn to you, but no guarantees it will help

69 Camaro (Blue) running SS/BA or CA and setup to BRACKET RACE in Super Stock

Bobby Zlatkin · 11-26-2008, 10:14 AM

I find it easier to do front end work (springs, control arms) with the motor in.

The extra weight works to your advantage.

11-25-2008, 06:51 PM	#1
J Kuchel Banned Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sterling,Illinois Posts: 111 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rebuild 1969 Camaro frontend I need some good advice on rebuilding my 1969 Camaro drag car frontend. The engine and trans is out of the car, is it easier to rebuild with the engine in or out? I want to put all new steering componts on the car. What a arm bushings to use? What brand is every body using for tie rod ends,center steering link ect... Also what brand of front springs? Any help on setting up the frontend would be helpful. Thanx and have a great Holiday. Last edited by J Kuchel; 11-25-2008 at 10:31 PM.

11-25-2008, 09:20 PM	#2
40Coupe Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 91 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Rebuild 1969 Camaro frontend You have a PM. __________________ '67 Camaro 1.25 5.77 @ 118

11-25-2008, 10:34 PM	#3
J Kuchel Banned Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sterling,Illinois Posts: 111 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Rebuild 1969 Camaro frontend Thanks for the PM. Appreciate the input.

11-25-2008, 11:04 PM	#4
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,090 Likes: 1,534 Liked 1,755 Times in 398 Posts	Re: Rebuild 1969 Camaro frontend Most of the stuff in the steering linkage is often Moog or TRW. Most of what is seen in A arm bushings is Del-A-Lum or other Delrin stuff, although there are some using bearings. There's a longer upper ball joint that helps geometry a lot, it's commonly found in circle track stuff. Springs depend on the combination. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

11-26-2008, 09:56 AM	#6
mannymen Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 728 Likes: 5 Liked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Rebuild 1969 Camaro frontend Sean Kennedy I hear you. I also wonder the same question. If someone is willing to help one person then why not all. Gary Wisecarver sells the upper/lower control arm bearings and a quality aftermarket tie rod tube will do. I think Hotchkis and Global West sells them. Ball Joints were already mentioned above Moog will have the rest. Pitman arm Idler arm Centerlink Inner/Outer Tie Rods __________________ N/A

11-26-2008, 10:04 AM	#7
mannymen Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 728 Likes: 5 Liked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Rebuild 1969 Camaro frontend One last comment. If ANY of you see me at the Div 3 races (NHRA/IHRA) and need help just stop by and ask. I'll help out as much as possible and I hope any info will be worth a damn to you, but no guarantees it will help 69 Camaro (Blue) running SS/BA or CA and setup to BRACKET RACE in Super Stock __________________ N/A

11-26-2008, 10:14 AM	#8
Bobby Zlatkin Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mills River, NC Posts: 417 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Rebuild 1969 Camaro frontend I find it easier to do front end work (springs, control arms) with the motor in. The extra weight works to your advantage. __________________ Bobby & Norene Zlatkin L/SA