monte0 Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I'm completely redoing the suspension on my monte after the frames back on so need some help. Guess I should start with letting you guys know what I'm going to do with it. It's mainly going to be more of a weekend racer, weekday cruiser. Trying to get best of both worlds I guess (tough I know). I'm looking for a good spring set (1" lower in front), front/rear sway bars and control arms or a way to make my stock arms better then they are. I already having a good set of bilstein shocks so that's good. I was thinking of going with Delrin bushings on my stock arms and weld some reinforcement plates to strengthen them for deflection from heavy corning too when street used. My stock rears are already boxed. I'd rather get tubular arms but the high expense is stopping me. As for the sways should the rear be larger then the front to help with weight transfer but still keep it stable for street driving? Let me know what you guys think, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Check out UMI's website. They have some great stuff, individual pieces or kits. They are also very helpful, I had a few conversations with Ramey before I bought the stuff for my rear suspension. It's installed, very high quality, but I haven't driven it yet we had snow yesterday and they salted everything again. Hopefully next week I can try it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte0 Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 They have nice stuff but some of it is out of my price range. I'm trying to keep it cheaper if possible or I'm going to be buying a piece at a time...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Here is another link with some really nice stuff. Mark is a really smart guy and always willing to help with all budgets. Give him a call he'll let you know what will work for you price range. http://scandc.com/new/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte0 Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share Posted April 18, 2014 Cool, thanks. I will. I'm only a few weeks out till I'm going to need the suspension Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 When I put mine back together I didn't go with the tubular control arms etc. and wish I had. Now I'm looking at redoing all of mine someday soon. So I guess what I'm saying is do it right the first time. Don't regret it later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte0 Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 Yea, I'm going to definitely go tubular on lower. Could I get away with just doing lowers you think since the lowers alter the camber? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I will be buying tubular for the 72 get all four from speedway motors for $500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7tonemonte Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 When I put mine back together I didn't go with the tubular control arms etc. and wish I had. Now I'm looking at redoing all of mine someday soon. So I guess what I'm saying is do it right the first time. Don't regret it later. I'm with Scott here, went all stock when I did mine and I should have upgraded Next version of my monte will be pricey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvssmail Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 go with adjustable uppers and lowers if you dont you will always wish you did. may as well hold off a bit and save up some more and do it right the first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte0 Posted April 22, 2014 Author Share Posted April 22, 2014 Yea guess she's going to be immobile for a bit then till I get the right arms. I'm going to buy the rears first and get that out of my way so I have more room...fronts after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dans '70 Z20 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Here is another link with some really nice stuff. Mark is a really smart guy and always willing to help with all budgets. Give him a call he'll let you know what will work for you price range. I second this statement. The call(s) i made to Mark gave me the best education and advice when building my suspension. He will work within any budget. Keep in mind what you ultimately want and build to that. Otherwise, like Scott said it always cost more to do things twice. Jim here on long island calls his car the 1/2 price car. As we replace/upgrade stuff he gets everything at 1/2 price!! LOL Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikstudie Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Yea guess she's going to be immobile for a bit then till I get the right arms. I'm going to buy the rears first and get that out of my way so I have more room...fronts after I like the way it sits in the pic, nice stance.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte0 Posted April 26, 2014 Author Share Posted April 26, 2014 Yea, I'm trying to keep that stance. What I used to have on the car was stock 1970 coil springs (surprisingly in good shape still!)in rear and 1" hotchkis lowering springs up front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte0 Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 I'm currently looking at UMI rear lower control arms but had a question. What the difference between the UMI boxed and tubular lower rear control arms? They both have sway mounts built in. One looks stronger then the other but that's all I can see. (plus maybe less weight) http://umiperformance.com/catalog/index....;products_id=34 http://umiperformance.com/catalog/index....;products_id=35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 If you email Ramey he'll point out the differences. He is very knowledgeable on all their products and very willing to help. They make a great product. I went with the tubular with the Roto-Joints. After talking with Ramey they seem to fit my needs the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte0 Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Ok, thanks. You don't have any issue's with rain and such with the roto-joints? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Haven't driven it yet, hopefully next weekend. They are greasable and rebuildable. Talking with other people it doesn't sound like there will be any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte0 Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Ok, got lucky last night and ran across a very nice deal on open box(new but never were installed) hotchkis double adjustable upper rear control arms. Got them for $150 shipped to my door which is cheaper then the knock off ebay ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte0 Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Now to find some cheap lowers:) Might have to buy those new... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Now to find some cheap lowers:) Might have to buy those new... Waiting to hear back from Ramey at UMI on club discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte0 Posted May 2, 2014 Author Share Posted May 2, 2014 Good, I'm ready to buy some lower rears right now. Fronts are going to be on hold for now till I have a little extra. Here's the new upper arms I just picked up. Got them "used" but they look like they never were used ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte0 Posted May 2, 2014 Author Share Posted May 2, 2014 Also, should I stick with a smaller front sway bar and larger rear for some drag racing? Or should I go large in rear and front? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigscaht Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 go with a large front..if weight is a concern there are hollow front ones from UMI & BMR..I went with the Hellwig front & rear sway bar set up..havent drivin the car yet to see how I like em tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte0 Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 I'm not concerned about the weight of the sway bars but more about the track use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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