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I researched A body suspension for a very long time.
I decided on Global West parts, for the rear suspension.
TBC-4 Tubular rear control arms are very robust, and allow for the factory type sway bar. (I opted for a 1" bar)
They have a spherical bearing on the front, and their Del-A-Lum bushing on the rear.
TBC-47 adjustable rear upper control arms. They are also well made, with the spherical bearing on the front. The only rubber bushings are on the top ears of the original 8.2" diff. These arms allow for adjustment of the pinion angle.
TS-47 Rear frame supports, tie the front of the upper and lower control arms together. I believe the factory used a stamped steel version on the GS.
The COR-646V Rear coilover kit utilizes a tubular crossmember, to mount the Viking double adjustable coilover shocks. 10 holes to drill, and some fitting to get the kit in place. I am very impressed with the quality of all the parts!!
Being able to adjust the ride height, and, adjusting the shocks compression, and rebound, are important to me.
I want this car to ride like a Cadillac, and corner like a Corvette.
Removing frame and body flex was the next concern. Boxing the frame was first, as this is a straight Skylark.
Tony, at ABC performance, is great to talk to, and has a wealth of knowledge on these cars suspensions. They set me up with the frame boxing kit, and solid body mounts. The theme is, to let the tires and shocks take care of the ride, and not to rely on all the rubber bushings. They just deflect, and change all the crucial geometrical angles of the suspension.
Securing the body rigidly to the frame, almost completely eliminates any frame distortion. (twisting)
For the front suspension, I went with Detroit Speed's Tubular upper and lower control arms, with thier Delrin bushings. They are matched with thier forged, 2" drop, tall spindles.(disc brake) I will be able to get 4 degrees of caster, while keeping the wheel centered in the wheel well, as well as negating the camber gain under compression. (tall spindle, and shorter upper control arm.)
I used a factory style 1.25" sway bar.
David
