G body suspension

Mike Savelle · 03-23-2021, 07:47 AM

Building a Malibu for stock . what bolt on rear suspension mods is everybody using. Any help appreciated . Mike

Brian Fink · 03-23-2021, 10:22 AM

I would start with a real good set of adjustable rear shocks and initially tighten the right one more than the left ( you will have to test to determine what settings work best ) . The rear sway bar is critical and will need to be adjustable as well ; the best I found was HRpartsNstuff (330) 947-2433 . Good luck with your project .

Stock4106 · 03-23-2021, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Fink

I would start with a real good set of adjustable rear shocks and initially tighten the right one more than the left ( you will have to test to determine what settings work best ) . The rear sway bar is critical and will need to be adjustable as well ; the best I found was HRpartsNstuff (330) 947-2433 . Good luck with your project .

A rear sway bar is the best investment you will make. I bolted on the Xtreme Anti-roll Bar from BMR Suspension and it removed all body twist from my car. However, it does add about 25 pounds.

e vassar · 03-25-2021, 09:08 AM

They are pretty simple and inexpensive. Basically adjustable upper trailing arms to adjust pinion angle. Box in the lowers for strength. Solid or poly urethane bushings. Adjustable shocks,and anti roll bar or airbag in pass side coil spring to control rollover. Some good products and info over at maliburacing com

Jim Kaekel · 03-26-2021, 12:30 PM

Like Brian F. said above, the HR Parts 'n' Stuff anti-roll bar is great, and it's made from hollow chrome moly tubing and isn't very heavy. There are alot of nice upper and lower control arms out there from alot of companies.

Bob Shaw · 03-26-2021, 08:02 PM

Some of the aftermarket lower control arms will change the wheelbase a little. Be sure to check.

Mark Yacavone · 03-27-2021, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Shaw

Some of the aftermarket lower control arms will change the wheelbase a little. Be sure to check.

Those are the ones I use ;-)

SSGN · 03-27-2021, 09:22 AM

Stock boxed arms with bushings and comp engineering shocks with an anti roll bar are good to 10 s. Some use the HR arms instead of boxing and bushing the stockers. The HR Anti roll bar is the top of the food chain but lots of Buick guys use the old ATR bar. This is a stock mount style and works very good. Stock GN springs go low 9s.

http://www.aggressiveauto.com/proddetail.asp?prod=SU00

e vassar · 03-27-2021, 07:43 PM

I dont think the adjustable aftermarket lower trailing arm is legal for Stock, but I could be wrong I used the Spohn anti roll bar

03-23-2021, 07:47 AM	#1
Mike Savelle Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 369 Likes: 125 Liked 7 Times in 5 Posts	G body suspension Building a Malibu for stock . what bolt on rear suspension mods is everybody using. Any help appreciated . Mike

03-23-2021, 10:22 AM	#2
Brian Fink Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 173 Likes: 39 Liked 28 Times in 9 Posts	Re: G body suspension I would start with a real good set of adjustable rear shocks and initially tighten the right one more than the left ( you will have to test to determine what settings work best ) . The rear sway bar is critical and will need to be adjustable as well ; the best I found was HRpartsNstuff (330) 947-2433 . Good luck with your project .

03-25-2021, 09:08 AM	#4
e vassar Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 382 Likes: 67 Liked 271 Times in 107 Posts	Re: G body suspension They are pretty simple and inexpensive. Basically adjustable upper trailing arms to adjust pinion angle. Box in the lowers for strength. Solid or poly urethane bushings. Adjustable shocks,and anti roll bar or airbag in pass side coil spring to control rollover. Some good products and info over at maliburacing com

03-26-2021, 12:30 PM	#5
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,229 Likes: 133 Liked 535 Times in 110 Posts	Re: G body suspension Like Brian F. said above, the HR Parts 'n' Stuff anti-roll bar is great, and it's made from hollow chrome moly tubing and isn't very heavy. There are alot of nice upper and lower control arms out there from alot of companies. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

03-26-2021, 08:02 PM	#6
Bob Shaw Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sedalia, Mo Posts: 438 Likes: 331 Liked 317 Times in 62 Posts	Re: G body suspension Some of the aftermarket lower control arms will change the wheelbase a little. Be sure to check. __________________ Bob Shaw V/SA 515

03-27-2021, 09:22 AM	#8
SSGN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 646 Likes: 132 Liked 140 Times in 51 Posts	Re: G body suspension Stock boxed arms with bushings and comp engineering shocks with an anti roll bar are good to 10 s. Some use the HR arms instead of boxing and bushing the stockers. The HR Anti roll bar is the top of the food chain but lots of Buick guys use the old ATR bar. This is a stock mount style and works very good. Stock GN springs go low 9s. http://www.aggressiveauto.com/proddetail.asp?prod=SU00 __________________ The more people I meet the more I like my dog Kevin

03-27-2021, 07:43 PM	#9
e vassar Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 382 Likes: 67 Liked 271 Times in 107 Posts	Re: G body suspension I dont think the adjustable aftermarket lower trailing arm is legal for Stock, but I could be wrong I used the Spohn anti roll bar