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Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-04-2022, 09:28 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,352
Posted By pro-tour79
b-man are those altered height retainers or did...

b-man are those altered height retainers or did someone put Std. 7* locks in a set of super 7 or 10* retainers? the locks seem to sit awfully low.
Forum: Suspension TECH 12-17-2016, 08:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 316
Posted By pro-tour79
The OP is looking to simply upgrade the brakes on...

The OP is looking to simply upgrade the brakes on a friendly budget
Forum: Suspension TECH 12-17-2016, 11:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 316
Posted By pro-tour79
Well it won't be free because you will need to...

Well it won't be free because you will need to have 5/8" to 11/16" adapter tie rod sleeves, new outer tie rods, different ball joints and some machining to fit the lower ball joints and you will be...
Forum: Suspension TECH 12-16-2016, 01:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 325
Posted By pro-tour79
only two companies have them as a direct...

only two companies have them as a direct replacement one is more of a race version, then there is the 3 piece race one from Howe, kind of depends on the use.
Forum: Suspension TECH 12-16-2016, 01:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 316
Posted By pro-tour79
it can be done but now a days it is no longer the...

it can be done but now a days it is no longer the best way to improve the A-body geometry or brakes.

What is the reason for wanting to do the conversion?
Forum: Suspension TECH 11-18-2016, 12:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 404
Posted By pro-tour79
why does everyone focus on this lock to lock...

why does everyone focus on this lock to lock number? it's useless, the box has internal stops and unless you know if its a variable or constant ratio you can't determine if it's a fast ratio or not,...
Forum: Suspension TECH 11-05-2016, 11:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 224
Posted By pro-tour79
I would use a Viking double adjustable with a...

I would use a Viking double adjustable with a 450-550 spring
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 11-03-2016, 09:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 810
Posted By pro-tour79
Well asking if it will not bottom out is somewhat...

Well asking if it will not bottom out is somewhat of a loaded question, how fast will you be going over rail road tracks?
Kidding, you really do need to figure out what tires you are going to use...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 11-02-2016, 08:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 810
Posted By pro-tour79
I would not be afraid to run solid body bushings...

I would not be afraid to run solid body bushings and frame connectors, no different than modern car chassis, that being said our GT suspension kit lowers the car the most about what you see in the...
Forum: Suspension TECH 10-30-2016, 10:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 198
Posted By pro-tour79
rebuild your stock A-arms with tall ball joints...

rebuild your stock A-arms with tall ball joints to improve geometry...done.
Forum: Suspension TECH 10-30-2016, 10:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 441
Posted By pro-tour79
Polygraphite is a marketing myth...

Polygraphite is a marketing myth...
Forum: Suspension TECH 10-30-2016, 10:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 294
Posted By pro-tour79
My guess is they are off a chevelle

My guess is they are off a chevelle
Forum: Suspension TECH 10-08-2016, 12:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 600
Posted By pro-tour79
Cheap China junk, some claim to use Delrin...

Cheap China junk, some claim to use Delrin bushings, note "Delrin" is capitalized because it is a brand name owned by Dupont, the Chinese use cheap plastic, yup the Chings are lying if they advertise...
Forum: Suspension TECH 10-07-2016, 12:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 594
Posted By pro-tour79
pro-touring f-body has A-body sway bars, don't...

pro-touring f-body has A-body sway bars, don't bother with a hollow bar they take up more room, expensive and aren't any stiffer than a stock bar.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-05-2016, 11:54 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,592
Posted By pro-tour79
do you still have the oil bypass working? If you...

do you still have the oil bypass working? If you have a remote oil filter set up and not using the block filter mount you would get 100% oil going through the filter (unless there's a bypass in the...
Forum: Suspension TECH 09-29-2016, 06:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 713
Posted By pro-tour79
for the front these are a waste of time, don't...

for the front these are a waste of time, don't focus on the number of pistons and rotor diameter, do the math look at the total size of the piston area and also the thickness of the rotor
Stock...
Forum: Suspension TECH 09-29-2016, 06:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 713
Posted By pro-tour79
LOL who do you think makes those, so they are not...

LOL who do you think makes those, so they are not a better design they are the exact same!
Forum: Suspension TECH 09-24-2016, 11:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 380
Posted By pro-tour79
Unfortunately that will not tell the OP if there...

Unfortunately that will not tell the OP if there is a problem with the tie rod or the steering arm, and bad tappers are what cause tie rods and ball joints to break their pins!
Forum: Suspension TECH 09-24-2016, 07:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 380
Posted By pro-tour79
the problem is the tapper either the tie rod is...

the problem is the tapper either the tie rod is incorrect or the tapered hole it is going into is worn out, I would check the hole by applying some type of machinist blue or even use a marker to...
Forum: Suspension TECH 09-23-2016, 06:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 713
Posted By pro-tour79
That afx requires new control arms as well...

That afx requires new control arms as well because the spindle has a different KIA, you will be in it $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Better off with a nice 13" front kit and a D154 or Dyna lite rear kit since you...
Forum: Suspension TECH 07-30-2016, 10:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 403
Posted By pro-tour79
I keep telling people to stay away from AGR, send...

I keep telling people to stay away from AGR, send your box to Turn One
Forum: Suspension TECH 07-07-2016, 10:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 324
Posted By pro-tour79
Of course, drop spindles do nothing but create...

Of course, drop spindles do nothing but create problems, screws up the already poor geometry, tie rod interference problems, brake fit problems and you will need stiffer springs to keep it from...
Forum: Suspension TECH 06-21-2016, 10:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 643
Posted By pro-tour79
Found out a small stock of 600 series boxes are...

Found out a small stock of 600 series boxes are available (built to order)
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-21-2016, 10:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 360
Posted By pro-tour79
They don't MAKE them, They probably sell the...

They don't MAKE them, They probably sell the ching chong crap boxes.
Try Remy racing for a 525 box
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-17-2016, 05:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 360
Posted By pro-tour79
what box is it? Flaming River does not make...

what box is it? Flaming River does not make steering boxes.
funny how you input 68 Lemans in their search and it tells you that they don't have anything LOL
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