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Old 07-29-2009, 11:58 AM   #11
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Default Re: "G" Body suspention tips ?

Most of the major chassis shop's such as Strange, Moser, Mark Williams make a complete bolt in 12 bolt g body car.
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Old 07-29-2009, 12:02 PM   #12
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I think he can help you!

http://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCPh...r2009#indextop
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Old 07-29-2009, 07:32 PM   #13
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The location point on mine are moved up... also don't forget to air-bag the thing!
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Old 07-29-2009, 09:51 PM   #14
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I guess the question is, is the 12 bolt modified to fit the G-body? Are the upper ears located in the proper angle to the upper control arms? If it was an "A" body 12 bolt, the upper control arm attachments are not in the proper location. You probably can force the control arms to fit but it will seriously bind. Post a little more info on the 12 bolt install.
The upper ears on the 12 bolt are way lower then the ears on the 7.5" I had. With the stock upper control arms the one on the right seemed to fit alot better then the one on the left. do you think putting in adjustable upper control arms will be enough or do i have to get the ears on the 12 bolt raised. or do you know of any kit to raise the upper ears ?

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Old 07-29-2009, 10:09 PM   #15
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The upper ears on the 12 bolt are way lower then the ears on the 7.5" I had. With the stock upper control arms the one on the right seemed to fit alot better then the one on the left. do you think putting in adjustable upper control arms will be enough or do i have to get the ears on the 12 bolt raised. or do you know of any kit to raise the upper ears ?

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When you raise the rear up on those cars for tire clearance, the projected instant center goes out of this world.
Do a search for no hops bars. Several companies offer them. Get the proper upper control arms. I'll have to assume that you've got the wrong lower ones,too.
Don't forget some good shocks and air lift bags.
That'll stop the bouncing.
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Craig, shoot me an e-mail.

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When you raise the rear up on those cars for tire clearance, the projected instant center goes out of this world.
Do a search for no hops bars. Several companies offer them. Get the proper upper control arms. I'll have to assume that you've got the wrong lower ones,too.
Don't forget some good shocks and air lift bags.
That'll stop the bouncing.
Thanks for the info Mark, I have ordered these lower arm relocation mounts ive heard good things from these. as you do not need to have the adjustable lowers

http://www.gnetworks.com/v4/go.gnf?s...&currentPage=1

And also wouldnt a good set of cargo coils do the same job as a set of drag bags ?

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CJohnson, looking at picture of your car, you want the body to lift in rear away from the rear tire when you leave the starting line, no hop bars change the control arms angle to make rear lift and plant the tires, also no adjustable lower control arms in stock. Tom
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CJohnson, looking at picture of your car, you want the body to lift in rear away from the rear tire when you leave the starting line, no hop bars change the control arms angle to make rear lift and plant the tires, also no adjustable lower control arms in stock. Tom
Thanks Tom, do you know if you are allowed the adjustable mounts for the lower control arms in stock ?

I finally took a look at those no hop bars, and i understand how they work now.
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