Front Suspension Install!!! - 1987 Olds 442: Video 21

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I install the UMI Control Arms, QA1 Coil Over Shocks, Spindles, and Wilwood Hubs.
*Parts used and a link to finding them are below*
QA1 Single Adj Pro-Coil Front Shocks - amzn.to/2glbYq9
QA1 Thrust Washer Kit 2-1/2” - amzn.to/2xGNf7n
Wilwood Hub for G-Body - amzn.to/2gEifKE
Timken Inner Bearing - amzn.to/2igjtvq
Timken Outer Bearing - amzn.to/2zjcVav
Mobil 1 Synthetic Grease - amzn.to/2gGHBXQ
NAPA Spindle Lock Nut Kit - Front - www.napaonline...
Moog Coil Spring Insulator - amzn.to/2yoIyxH
Strange Engineering Wheel Stud Kit - amzn.to/2ym34gS
UMI G-Body C5/C6 Front Brake Conversion Brackets - umiperformance....
UMI G-Body Front Upper A-arms, Adjustable, ½” Taller Ball Joints - umiperformance....
UMI G-Body Tubular Front Lower A-Arms - umiperformance....
Krylon “Rust Tough” Gray Primer - amzn.to/2gFPqxn
Krylon “Rust Tough” Gloss Black - amzn.to/2ynVW5e
Krylon Silver Paint Pen - amzn.to/2zmX07R
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@craftsman8334 5 лет назад

Very helpful video, im planning on doing the same job cause im doing coil overs project, right now for the rear, and will change the hubs with bearings in the front, doing disc conversion on my GN car and the bigger discs. Installing parts from UMI as well

@hutchhiperf 5 лет назад

Very nice. Come back and update. Good luck and thanks for watching.

@adventures223 2 года назад

Dude that is such a cool idea i am going to try this on my 2000 chevy s10 2wd its so hard and dangerous to compress it with a spring compressor thank you

@hutchhiperf 2 года назад

I installed a Coil Over Front Shock. The spring is captured in a way by the shock and your capable of lowering the compressed height by the bottom adjuster nut. I would NOT try that with a conventional spring set up. They make a spring compressor tool for that for a very good reason.

@adventures223 2 года назад

@@hutchhiperf thanks for the reply this is the same exact set up on the s10 a coil over front shock the shock mounts the same way yours does two bolts on the button and one nut on top that will hold the spring in place great video love the 442

@sosasmith2479 6 лет назад

Nice video keep them coming. You've helped me a lot on my 1980 cutlass Supreme project thanks

@hutchhiperf 6 лет назад

Thank you. That means a lot. Come back with an update on your progress. Good luck. Hutch

@rodger84ss 3 года назад

Hutch, doesn’t look like it, but did you add any of the factory shims to the uppers? I’m using the UMI bolt kit but there isn’t enough thread to tighten the arm shaft down. 🤔. wondering if they’re expecting a shim or two or if for some reason the bolts they supplied are a hair too long.

@hutchhiperf 3 года назад

I used no shims and the factory style bolts for mounting them.

@Bball128 Год назад

@hutchhiperf how far do you tighten the top shock screw

@hutchhiperf Год назад

Usually until the rubber bushing starts flatten and bulge slightly.

@Bball128 Год назад

@@hutchhiperf ok thanks

@shredfest30 2 года назад

nice, I'm in the middle of this now.. what spring rate did you use? i'm stuck between 450 and 500 for the front

@hutchhiperf 2 года назад

Since I'm doing a Big Block, I went with the 500 lb springs in front.

@HVACENGINEER94 5 лет назад

I really enjoyed this video. I gather it’s the same exact application for the 1986 Buick Regal Grand National, as it’s a G-body. Yes?

@hutchhiperf 5 лет назад

Yes

@jaredira8377 3 года назад

instablaster

@rodger84ss 6 лет назад

The original bearing washer fit ok on mine with the Wilwood cap...just FYI. (84 Monte Carlo SS). So, not sure if there is some variance from the factory or what.

@hutchhiperf 6 лет назад

Probably just a change in washer by GM.

@elcutlass3260 4 года назад

Well done vid

@tmangan327 2 года назад

Did you use stock spindles

@hutchhiperf 2 года назад

Yes. That's one of the things I liked about the conversion.

@tmangan327 2 года назад

@@hutchhiperf I recently purchased a 86 442 t top black gray with gray interior from a guy just outside Pittsburgh who got it from a guy who originally bought it in Ohio. The frame is rusted out and I have to do a frame swap I was wondering if I could get your contact info to pick your brain and get some pointers from you.

@hutchhiperf 2 года назад

@@tmangan327 I would suggest joining gbodyforum.com. You'll get info from a bunch of knowledgeable gear heads if you post questions. You can also DM me directly. I'm "oldsofb" over there.

@tmangan327 2 года назад

Tmangan327@gmail.com here is my email

@HVACENGINEER94 5 лет назад

So, the rear seal was causing the drag? That rear seal had the bevel to keep the grease in? You left the rear seal in and just dealt with the drag? I wouldn’t think it would be much of a problem with all that weight and force with the roll.

@hutchhiperf 5 лет назад

It isn't. It just felt wierd to me after I tightened down the bearings and checked it. The things are so light (hub) that there's no mass when spinning it. I think if it were a traditional large rotor on spindle I wouldn't feel any difference.

@HVACENGINEER94 5 лет назад

I'm gonna tackle replacing the suspension on my 86 Grand National and going with tubular control arms and coil overs in the rear, although I may need to space out the rear wheels as the coil over's mount on a bracket system that would come too close to my comfort to the tire/rim.I'm impressed with your talent my friend. thanks for a great video's!!

@hutchhiperf 5 лет назад

@@HVACENGINEER94 Thank you sir.

@elcutlass3260 4 года назад

I wonder if I can do the same approach with new oem springs?? Yours seem a lot shorter than mine will be

@hutchhiperf 4 года назад

The shocks I used are Coil Overs where the spring is captured on the shock. OEM the shock and spring are separate. UMI and others have have nice drop spring and shock kits that work well with the G-Body. Check out UMI's "Green Machine".

@ardeshirdodangeh588 3 года назад

@@hutchhiperf That is why you didn't need spring compressor?!

@hutchhiperf 3 года назад

@@ardeshirdodangeh588 Yes. The spring is captured on the shock instead of between the body and suspension. I did need to put weight on the front end to get the shocks seated. The spring is held by the frame on one side and did need to be compressed. Just not that much because you can lower the seat on the shock all the way down.

@rodger84ss 6 лет назад

Nice video! Do you have p/n for the bearing and seals used? Or did they come with the hub assembly from Wilwood?

@hutchhiperf 6 лет назад

They were supplied by UMI Performance. I supplied a link to the Timken bearings that were sent with the hub ABOVE. Here is the Wilwood Tech Page on their Hub www.wilwood.com/Hubs/HubProd.aspx?itemno=270-12304 They are a BCA# A6 (inner) and A34 (outer).

@canadas1nobody983 4 года назад

Hutchhiperf did you use the stock g body spindles? Thanks

@hutchhiperf 4 года назад

Yes. Check out the "Prepping" video to see. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0E_TpGHEMFs.html

@bradyhahhn7380 6 лет назад

Hey hutch do you have any tips on finding one, in search for one. I love your videos.

@hutchhiperf 6 лет назад

If you mean an 87 442, then.....BOOM myclassicgarage.com/marketplace/cars/all/Oldsmobile-Cutlass-442/115940/media/1224509 Hutch

@bradyhahhn7380 6 лет назад

Thanks!

@fredhendricks1153 6 лет назад

do you still have the factory 15x7 wheels

@hutchhiperf 6 лет назад

No. Sorry.

@russelmcfarland9521 5 лет назад

I put 04 blazer spindles on my car

@hutchhiperf 5 лет назад

Yes. I've heard of that mod as well. Both ways have their distinct advantages.

@mandofreskoo 5 лет назад

What size wheels are you running? I also want to run this set up but curious to know if a stock 14x6 will clear calipers

@hutchhiperf 5 лет назад

@@mandofreskoo Your not going to run a 14 inch rim with the B-Body Spindle and 12 inch rotor upgade more or less the C5 kit. C5 will be a min 17 inch rim and C6 will be 18 min. Even the 12 inch Camaro 1LE will need a 15 inch rim. 14's are over with if you want an upgraded brake system.

@russelmcfarland9521 5 лет назад

@@mandofreskoo blazers work with 14"