Early Chevy II front suspension problems...
 

Can someone who is familiar with the front suspension of the early (1962/1967) Chevy II's
fill me in on what the problems are regarding stability and proper geometry, in a drag car of this manufacture?

I have read (there was an article in Car Craft several years ago) about using some components off Buick front suspension to gain better camber, or caster, or maybe it was to do with bump steer; I can't remember.

I have a friend who may be building a low-10-second early Chevy II, and he's curious as to what kind of front-end modifications might help it handle better with 500+ HP under the hood.

I also have heard that there might be some aftermarket parts produced to deal with this problem.

Thanks for any information!!!

Re: Early Chevy II front suspension problems...
 

There was probably never an article in Car Craft......but there is this.
http://classracer.com/classforum/sho...d.php?p=104081

Re: Early Chevy II front suspension problems...
 

Yes, there was a Car Craft article a few years back about fixing the geometry problems with Buick parts, but I can't recall the date of the magazine. Anybody else see it?

Re: Early Chevy II front suspension problems...
 

Get with Eddie Rezac he visits this site alot. He makes a kit for the Chevy II's and it fixes all of those factory problems. I bought the kit from Eddie and put it on my car and I have no problems. Ed

Re: Early Chevy II front suspension problems...
 

Bill,
I sent you Eddie's contact info via PM.
He lives just west of Omaha.

Clark

Re: Early Chevy II front suspension problems...
 

Thanks, Clark!!!! I am familiar with Eddie's Chevy II's, after watching them for years (I used to live in Div. V.)

I appreciate the help!!!

Re: Early Chevy II front suspension problems...
 

Did this come to you while watching the TWILIGHT ZONE ?? :-)

Re: Early Chevy II front suspension problems...
 

He has an ad posted now with his info under parts for sale.

Re: Early Chevy II front suspension problems...
 

I would also check Steves Nova Site for all things 62-78 Nova. Go to suspension and post your question. I don't race stock eliminator and have replaced the front suspenion with a CPP kit....problem solved.

Re: Early Chevy II front suspension problems...
 

No, John; it came to me while reading Car Craft.