metalhead454 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I have a 1972 Monte, with a caddy 472 with a th400 tranny. I want to go pro-touring with the car and make it handle like its on rails. I have progressive spring in the back from a gbody monte carlo with traction bars. The front suspension is stock. I want to stiffen up the ride and get rid of the body roll. I want to lower the car, but I don't want to worry about hitting the oil pan in daily driving. I want to run the widest wheels I can on the car without modification. Any advice you guys have on any of the above would be greatly appreciated. Also I want to keep the cost as low as I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbreese Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Hey Zack, Welcome to the FGMC site. Here is a link that will get you going in the pro-touring direction http://umiperformance.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_254_278&products_id=798 Great company with products made in the USA and have excellent customer service. I have some of their suspension parts on my Monte but it is more of a straight line bruiser but will turn left and right when needed. I'm sure others will chime. Take care, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 some polyurethane body mounts will help stiffen the chassis some too an alum headed small block to take some weight off the front end would help a bunch, move the battery to the trunk and a steering box with a tighter ratio made a big difference on my '71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalhead454 Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 Ok thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dans '70 Z20 Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Do yourself a favor. Call Mark @ Sevitskes Classics & Customs. Mark wrote the book on "How to make your muscle Car Handle" available in bookstores.He sells just about every brand of aftermarket suspension components and can give honest comparisons between whats available. Let him know your budget and your goal and he will help develop the best plan for your build. He has forgotten more regarding suspensions (unlikely) than most will ever know. Helped me out big time when I set up my suspension. FYI They are closed MondaysSevistkes Classic. & Custom contact info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Good advise here If I were to do it again I would take a good look at a truck arm suspension http://hotrodstohell.net/truckarm/truckarm_index.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalhead454 Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share Posted November 10, 2015 thanks guys. I'm looking into coilover conversion, just not sure if that's the route I want to go or not. Whats the widest wheels and tire that fit under the Monte stock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71gibby Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Do yourself a favor. Call Mark @ Sevitskes Classics & Customs. Mark wrote the book on "How to make your muscle Car Handle" available in bookstores. He sells just about every brand of aftermarket suspension components and can give honest comparisons between whats available. Let him know your budget and your goal and he will help develop the best plan for your build. He has forgotten more regarding suspensions (unlikely) than most will ever know. Helped me out big time when I set up my suspension. FYI They are closed Mondays Sevistkes Classic. & Custom contact info Dan, thanks for the referral to Scandc.com. I have been attempting to talk with someone there for a week or so with no response. I left a voice message last Friday and sent an email on Monday and have had absolutely no response. Have they closed their doors or is this how they do business? Thanks, Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dans '70 Z20 Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Just spoke to John on Tuesday. Mark however is the one you want to speak to. Keep in mind they are closed on Mondays ....... and they close at 4:00pm Tuesdays through Fridays. Not sure of Saturday hours. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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