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  1. 03-22-2006 05:38 PM #1
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    52 chevy suspension mods???

     



    Hi,
    I'm building a 52 Chevy for the LaCarerra PanAmericana race in Mexico. Any ideas on getting this car to handle well without changing out the front suspension? Springs, sway bars, leafs, etc..
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  3. 03-22-2006 05:42 PM #2
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    Thanks Richard,
    I ordered the first two, should give me a good start. The problem I'm seeing here with the '52 is that is uses an upright and spindle set-up, much like a king pin with no ball-joints, and very little adjustment. I'm trying to figure out how to get more negative camber with this type of set-up.
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  5. 03-23-2006 01:53 PM #4
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    it is a king pin setup actully. The pre 1953-1954 Corvette peices are supposto bolt right in, maby there are parts made for the pre '55 corvette to do what you want the suspension to do.
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