Even with a lack of mechanical knowledge, you explain each part well so that people can easily keep up with you as you go. Plus you're confidently passionate about it too. Can't wait to see the finished project 😊
I'm glad to see another firebird lover! I've got a 68 also, but a convertible. I did a whole front end replacement also minus the control arms, it was my first time too. I did remove the control arms to change to poly bushings had to get over fear of that spring, but I did it. I had to laugh because I lost a new deep socket in that big stupid hole, & down in the frame also, & it's still there. It was also hard getting that inner control arm bolt in, I ended up damaging the beginning threads on the new bolts, so I ended up using the old ones. Now I know why the beginning of the factory bolts were cone shaped, because those smart fellows at GM knew you would tear those threads up.
Nice video and good to see another '68 gettin' some love. I installed the same tubular upper/lower set. Two issues popped up pretty quick. The ball joints got supper sloppy after some hard driving, and one of the white bushings cracked during installation so I replaced that before finishing the install. I had to replace the ball joints, they were obviously junk, bought rebuildable ones which have adjustable play. Other than that I've been happy with the whole upgrade. Cornering, steering geometry, ride height, compression/rebound felt so good at the track...in combination with an 1-1/4 sway bar.
Nice suspension set up, it will drive nice worth the effort and love the car too! I want to see the ride height when done I used 400 lb spring and wished I went heavier I hope yours comes out nice.
Great video! How did the alignment come out after? Without any shims my the negative camber is a little much. Shims would only make it worse. I’m curious how yours has come out?
Good job on the video. A couple of questions: who's control arms, do they change the parameters of adjustment? Either way, get it aligned when done. Secondly, are they drop spindles< or standard? Thanks
I took a chance on ones from eBay. Seems like they are straight from the same factory cpp comes from. same adjust parameters but it’s supposed to be slightly better geometry. They are standard disk spindles.
With these control arms I’ve been told to watch my wheel play over time because the ball joints sometimes aren’t the best, I’ll give an update If that’s the case
Nice video. I just finished up installing my control arms and coil overs this weekend and nearly ready to put it on the ground. Where did you set the initial coil height after install? The install instructions have you put the adjuster all the way down to make the spring install easier but that's where the instructions stop. Thanks for posting.
I think for my application I did around 9 to 11 threads. I have about an 3/4 inch gap between the tire and fender at ride height. how many threads you do Is totally up to what you want for ride height
Depending on the engine I would go with lighter springs for your Camaro since it’s a slightly lighter car up front. they ride really nice, gives it’s a more modern feel than the old floaty feeling suspension.
@@johnnyhotrod not for my liking, the good thing is that you can always go with lighter springs if you find them to be too stiff, qa1 has a pretty chart that you can follow to get the right spring
Since you had new spindles, you could have saved yourself some time and just separated the ball joints and left the brake drum complete and removed it as one whole unit.
Even with a lack of mechanical knowledge, you explain each part well so that people can easily keep up with you as you go. Plus you're confidently passionate about it too. Can't wait to see the finished project 😊
I'm glad to see another firebird lover! I've got a 68 also, but a convertible. I did a whole front end replacement also minus the control arms, it was my first time too. I did remove the control arms to change to poly bushings had to get over fear of that spring, but I did it. I had to laugh because I lost a new deep socket in that big stupid hole, & down in the frame also, & it's still there. It was also hard getting that inner control arm bolt in, I ended up damaging the beginning threads on the new bolts, so I ended up using the old ones. Now I know why the beginning of the factory bolts were cone shaped, because those smart fellows at GM knew you would tear those threads up.
Nice video and good to see another '68 gettin' some love. I installed the same tubular upper/lower set. Two issues popped up pretty quick. The ball joints got supper sloppy after some hard driving, and one of the white bushings cracked during installation so I replaced that before finishing the install. I had to replace the ball joints, they were obviously junk, bought rebuildable ones which have adjustable play. Other than that I've been happy with the whole upgrade. Cornering, steering geometry, ride height, compression/rebound felt so good at the track...in combination with an 1-1/4 sway bar.
I dropped a bolt in mine too, I was able to use a magnet to get it out, but was not easy. Thanks for sharing.
Very well explained and show the process. Thank You.
Good job on the upgraded suspension.
Nice suspension set up, it will drive nice worth the effort and love the car too! I want to see the ride height when done I used 400 lb spring and wished I went heavier I hope yours comes out nice.
Great video! How did the alignment come out after? Without any shims my the negative camber is a little much. Shims would only make it worse. I’m curious how yours has come out?
Good videos man. Can you put a link for the front shock and spring you got pleased
Proud of you! 😘
Nice! Where did you get your control arms from?
Good job on the video. A couple of questions: who's control arms, do they change the parameters of adjustment? Either way, get it aligned when done. Secondly, are they drop spindles< or standard?
Thanks
I took a chance on ones from eBay. Seems like they are straight from the same factory cpp comes from. same adjust parameters but it’s supposed to be slightly better geometry. They are standard disk spindles.
With these control arms I’ve been told to watch my wheel play over time because the ball joints sometimes aren’t the best, I’ll give an update If that’s the case
Awesome! I'm Also currently restoring a 68 Firebird myself 350 original numbers matching! Have you made an IG for the car yet?
yeah It's Shift_Kings_290
Nice video. I just finished up installing my control arms and coil overs this weekend and nearly ready to put it on the ground. Where did you set the initial coil height after install? The install instructions have you put the adjuster all the way down to make the spring install easier but that's where the instructions stop. Thanks for posting.
I think for my application I did around 9 to 11 threads. I have about an 3/4 inch gap between the tire and fender at ride height. how many threads you do Is totally up to what you want for ride height
I have a 67 Camaro.
How do you like the ride,is it too harsh?
Thinking of staying with coil springs but using an adjustable Ridetech shock.
Depending on the engine I would go with lighter springs for your Camaro since it’s a slightly lighter car up front. they ride really nice, gives it’s a more modern feel than the old floaty feeling suspension.
@@shiftkings1028 Cool.Not too stiff?Thats my biggest problem with coil overs
@@johnnyhotrod not for my liking, the good thing is that you can always go with lighter springs if you find them to be too stiff, qa1 has a pretty chart that you can follow to get the right spring
@@shiftkings1028 Cool,thanks for the advice!
You should make rugby videos
Since you had new spindles, you could have saved yourself some time and just separated the ball joints and left the brake drum complete and removed it as one whole unit.
Good videos man. Can you put a link for the front shock and spring you got pleased