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Bernard · Joined: 26 Apr 2007 Posts: 1

How to upgrade a 69 front suspension to really handle!?

Eric 427BB · Joined: 26 Apr 2007 Posts: 1

One thing that has to be done is fixing the geometry of the front suspension.

One easy thing is the Guldstrand Mod, can be done with stock controlarms.

Next step is new upper arms, there are different models here that will give you more caster.

ATS has new spindles (with C5 components) that fixes the roll center so that you don't need to do the Guldstrand Mod (leaves the subframe intact).

Of course you need stiffer springs and a better adjustable shocks.

The all out multibucks approach is DSE's new subframe that has a completely reworked geometry.

RenthalUser · Joined: 27 Apr 2007 Posts: 1

Aftermarket control arms won't improve the front end geometry and are mostly a "bling" item. The ATS tall spindles are reported to improve geometry enormously, require no drilling or trimming of the UCA mounts, come with C5 hubs and allow direct bolt on of C5 brakes. Much more expensive than the Guldstrand mod, but more effective and a more elegant solution

Yenko · Joined: 25 Apr 2007 Posts: 19 Location: Inside the BBC

It depends on hoy much $$$ are you willing to spend.

Its a direct equation in all perfomance upgrades!

More $$$ More HP.

Damn.......speed and handling are soooo expensive nowadays.

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arocars · Joined: 08 Jan 2008 Posts: 6 Location: Massachusetts

You could simply rebuild the front end with polyurethane parts and install the largest front and rear sway bars you can find. You will notice an immediate improvement in handling with these two changes.

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