Re: [AMC-list] Javelin suspension

[Greg DePratt <gdepratt@xxxxxxxxx>]

Sent them a note on their website and already got a quote!  While I'm at it
I think I'd like to change the stance on the car just a bit and lower it all
around (maybe an inch)? I've seen some pics online, especially like the Jav
on
http://www.carcraft.com/featuredvehicles/ccrp_0710_1969_amc_javelin_sst/index.html


Can I get by with having them lower the springs by an inch up front?  Will
all the suspension geometry be ok without any other modification?  Sorry
probably a dumb question, but I just want to be sure I don't mess up
anything else.  I will still need to do something with the rear end
suspension to match it up to the front.

Learnin as I go here....

On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 12:52 PM, Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> Addco makes bigger sway bars, but I doubt you really need them. You're
> going to have a tremendous upgrade in handling just by replacing all the
> worn rubber. I use poly end link kits on my sway bars and poly sway bar
> bushings. They don't seem to groan like the other suspension parts do, and
> will let the bar react better.
> The only ting I'd consider is a new set of front springs. Ask for a set of
> heavy duty 68 Javelin V-8 springs from www.coilsprings.com. Or 10% stiffer
> than stock. They only make progressive rate springs, and you will find that
> they ride better and are only slightly stiffer. They recalculate the rates
> from the old "straight rate" springs. Old style springs are rated at so many
> pounds to compress one inch. The progressive rates don't take much to
> compress the first inch (smooth ride!), and take "progressively" more force
> to compress as they are compressed by driving (improved handling). So you
> get a good ride and handling without much added harshness as you would with
> the old style heavy duty springs. All new cars have progressive rate
> springs. A little modern tech for the old front suspension!
> There are coil over kits for 70+ cars, but not for the 68-69.
> -------------
> Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:10:10 -0600
> From: Greg DePratt <gdepratt@xxxxxxxxx>
>
>
> I have the entire front end of my 68 Javelin disassembled and 40 years of
> grease and dirt cleaned off and nice painted parts.....just waiting for tax
> refund to come in so I can start buying some replacement parts.  Are there
> any suspension upgrades that anyone would suggest while I have it all
> apart?  After much debate over rubber vs poly, I guess I'll stick to
> rubber,
> but wondering if there are any "kit" upgrades, like better sway bars,
> springs, shocks etc.  Don't want to get too agressive on mods here but
> would
> like the handing to be improved while I have it all apart anyways.
>
> --
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