Hello all, I have a few more questions before I make my final front end orders.
1. Shocks. Should I keep my Calvert/ranch 9 way adjustable rears or match to front? Will Billstein be sufficient or should I go with Viking?
I'm running the Hotchkis adjustable shocks and really like them, you might look into the Hotchkis non-adjustable A body shocks. They are valved for around a 1.03 to 1.06 TB, I believe.
2. I am ordering k frame and LCA reinforcement plates from Firm Feel. I am using moog rubber replacement bushings on LCA and offset bushings on uppers. Are adjustable strut rods like those from PST a worthwhile upgrade? All soft parts in my suspension are new and are rubber.
I would also look into the QA1 adjustable strut rods, I'm running those and they are a nice part.
3. If pivot pins look good is there any need to replace?
Since you are going to be removing the LCA to do the LCA plates, give them a real good look over and if something looks questionable, I'd just replace them while the arms are out. I used the Delrin bushing from Pete @ Bergmann Auto Craft and I'm happy with the results.
4. Firm feel sector support kit, is there any benefit on a street car that will see twisty highways?
5. I am planning to buy the Hellwig 55906 tubular sway bar as I've read on other posts it is a decent lower cost bar. Is this true?
What size tires or wheels are you running or plan on running? There's a Hellwig front bar that allows for a bigger offset rim without running into issues with the swaybar hitting the rim, it's part # 55917.
So far other than stock replacement ball joints, bushings, I have new cal trac split leaf mono springs, pst 1.03 t bars, flaming river fast ratio manual box. Brakes are stock rear and SSBC disc conversion on front using stock large drum spindles. I ordered kit with the large aluminum calipers.
Have I missed anything? I'm not looking to turn my car into a Porsche, I do want to maximize what I affordably can. Any comments concerns or questions are welcomed. This front suspension work is new to me.
