GM A-Body Drag Racing Stock Front Suspension | 4 Link Instant Centers Explained Slicks and Radials

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Please hit the thumbs up! GM A-Body Drag Racing Stock Front Suspension and 4 Link Instant Centers Explained Slicks and Radials with full details to get your A-Body launching at the drag strip or the streets! And we close the loop with the first video, • GM A-Body Stock Suspen... so we ensure the front and rear suspension are working together!!
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This video focuses on setting up the GM A-Body front end for drag racing and high performance street! Camber, caster, toe in, upper and lower controls, steering box, bump steer and rag joint warnings are all covered. Then we wrap up this video with the rear suspension video with specific 4 Link instant locations for small tires with tubes, without tubes and Radials. This video ends with how I grew up street racing with my dad. It is a neat story and helps you better understand how this got in my blood, even in diapers in the garage with my dad!
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@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Here is the front end settings and mods to tie together the 64 - 72 Rear Suspension video, ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NgJqJqgA7oY.html and then I cover actual 4 link instant centers for slicks and radials! The GM A Body cars absolutely can retain stock type suspension and chassis components, and with the proper mods and chassis tuning, they can lay down some strong ET's and plant the tires on the launch! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@whyamihereg 2 года назад

Very well done.

@Redneckairflow 2 года назад

Brought back memories of me and my dad building hot rod trucks as a kid and going street racing with him. Mom would get aggravated and he would say I'd rather him be there to see how to do it correctly rather than do it with out seeing the safer way to do it and wrap it around a tree or worse. He quit racing a few years ago but he now lives vicariously thru me racing. And my son is completely obsessed with race cars now. Family traditions and values are why I love this sport.

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Chuck, thanks so much for sharing that with me!! I love it!! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@MrRevell111 2 года назад

Thank you for the A-Body videos! I have a 67 Chevelle - Stange (dana) 60 with a spool and disc brakes/global west drag control arms/coil over vikings at all corners/bmr cross braced trailing arms/manual shift reverse pattern built TH350 with transbrake/1350 ujoints/ported & balanced 383 sbc with solid roller comp cam 580 lift/dart pro 1 heads & manifold/digital msd with progressive nitrous controller. Motor made 517 on the dyno before we installed it. Currently (as of 2021) running a 250 shot of juice and run 9.9 @ 133 with a full interior including stereo & speakers. I have been playing with the suspension based on your previous videos over the past couple of years and they have helped dramatically! Wish I could bring the car to you to get dialed in but I am in SW FL near the Bradenton Motorsports track.

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

This is a great comment!! Thanks so much and I appreciate you leaving a comment and watching the videos!! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@richardhoule7635 2 года назад

thank you Kevin i have a 68 chevelle big block i watch your video all the time i am a god mechanic you help me a LOT YOU ARE PRICELESS TO ME THANK YOU

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Thanks so much, Richard, for your kind words! I am so glad the videos have helped you!! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@GlamisHopper 2 года назад

Your Dad is the best Dad ever!!!!

@jameslong9663 Год назад

I greatly appreciate all the time and effort you put in to teaching and informing upcoming and old school builders, fabricators and fans off racing and hotrodding. keep it up!!!

@anthonyletourneau2696 2 года назад

I love all your videos Kevin. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your knowledge with us

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Glad you like them! Thanks for leaving a comment! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@wesbelew4275 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for your information I've got a 70 chevelle with a 582 and having trouble hooking up. I could watch all day!

@chriscarter3654 2 года назад

I have an 84 Olds gbody, I'm going to start applying what I have learned from these videos as soon as I weigh the car thanks man

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

The 48 Ford is on a 86 Olds Cutlass... now we back halved it, but these A body principles apply the exact same to the G body!! Keep me posted, Chris! I am confident you will love the end result! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@bruceplumisto Год назад

This video series is the baseline I needed to setup my chevelle,thank you!

@edwardchascsa4191 2 года назад

Good compliment to 1st video. Yep giving away all the secrets. My brother and I used washers behind the retaining washers for the upper control arm bushings on his 65 442 in 1971. A lot of other tricks too. Everything then was made by hand right down to the ladder bars that worked with the stock control arms on the back. That car took off so hard no one could believe it. Our Dad and uncle were early 50s drag racers. My Dad taught us a lot. I'm really thankfull and I'm glad you appreciate your father too. Like the stories. Credit where credits due.

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Edward, thanks so much! Yes, lots of tricks!!!! Glad to have you here! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@frankkoppen7281 2 года назад

That's a Big Yes for storytelling at the end .

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Thanks, Frank! It is in my blood... my mom and dad had some intense conversations about it many times while I was sent to my room. LOL... anyways, have a good night and good weekend! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@onegative8887 Год назад

Love the story I was an eighty’s street racer . The flat top 350 sounded like my combo. Bought back memory’s I did go yo jail once’s lol

@michalyoung410 2 года назад

Good teaching ! I want to here the rest of the street race story

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

You got it... I will share at the end of the next video! Thanks for being a public subscriber!!!! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@SmallBlockBandits 2 года назад

From a no prep 70 Chevelle owner. This man ain’t lying.

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Wow, that means a lot Bobby! Thanks for dropping a comment!! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@craigbilyeu4051 2 года назад

Thanks for another very informative vid. I also enjoyed the story at the end. Reminded me of the 67 chevelle my dad and i built and street raced when i was in hs in the late 80s. It was my first car and the reason im building another one over 30 yrs later. Keep up the great content bruther!

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Thanks so much, Craig! I appreciate you being a subscriber! The 67 Chevelle sounds very cool and I am sure those a great memories! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@briandelack665 2 года назад

Thankyou Kevin for all the information. I think I've watched the A body clips about 10 times and every time I learn something new. Keep it up can't wait for your next post.

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

You are so welcome! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@gregleenyit 2 года назад

I enjoyed the story at the end. Thanks Kevin

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Thanks so much, Greg!!! Appreciate you commenting!

@Festerman50 Год назад

I really appreciate and enjoy your posts. Especially the story at the end please continue to share your memories

@redhotrod3852 2 года назад

Thank you Kevin. I recently found your channel. What a gold mine for information. I have struggled with much of this in years past. Eventually I learned what I thought was a lot (at least compared to other racers). You've shown me there is still more to learn.

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Thanks so much for the kind words. I learn more and more every day! This channel has helped me too!! I have met some really great people and amazing cars. While the theory remains the same, each car is so unique, but video is so key!! Glad to have you in the channel! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@71maverickgt 9 месяцев назад

Great video awesome amount of information. Thank you!

@toddsculley2710 Год назад

Love the the talk about the old times. Great video

@toddsculley2710 Год назад

Love the stories Kevin keep them coming

@rustyhook8637 2 года назад

Another deeply insightful video. Thank ya much for the time and effort to put this channel together Kevin. How's the '53 Studebaker coming along?

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Thanks, Rusty! We got the 40 spline axles and low profile brake kit!!! I will be doing the wiring next week. I take the headers that we built and tack welded to a welder on Sunday. The 4.56 center section should be in 3 weeks. Front and rear motor plates are finished. We are pulling the blownSBC out of the 48 for me to go over. Things are picking up so stay tuned. Thanks for asking! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@jamieK111 Год назад

Thank you Kevin! Your videos are super clear and informative. There are plenty of videos on how to make wild horsepower, but very few where someone with your level of experience clearly explains how to make it hook!

@jamieK111 Год назад

Loved the story about your times with your Dad, wife and cars.

@OndreaS123 8 месяцев назад

I just picked up a 70 lemans, it was my niece's bracket car for 10-12 year but has been sitting in storage about 10 year now. basic setup is a SBC/glide/9" with a roll bar & basic weight reduction, it ran low 12's @ 105, so nothing crazy. After watching this I know I need to go through the suspension. I will be referring back because a lot of info is in this and the rear suspension video. I really appreciate the information!!!

@KevinWilsonSBC 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for leaving a comment and subscribing!!! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!

@huppscustom 2 года назад

Love your videos! Keep them coming.

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Thank-you so much for taking the time to leave a comment and for supporting my channel! I don't take your views and support for granted. Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!! Kevin Wilson KevinWilsonSBC

@aaronwood9523 2 года назад

Thanks man there is so much info packed into these videos

@cruzoutdoors7912 Год назад

Great information, great stories 👍

@jeffallen3382 2 года назад

Thank you for doing these Kevin! Much appreciated!

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Thank-you so much for taking the time to leave a comment and for supporting my channel! I don't take your views and support for granted. You are welcome! I enjoy doing this and sharing. This one just fought me with technical difficulties, but I got it. Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!! Kevin Wilson KevinWilsonSBC

@user-lj9mu1cw4g 10 месяцев назад

very helpful, will watch again and again to drill in the info

@PaulsProTips 2 года назад

Thanks Kevin! Love the balance of tech, and personal stories!

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Thanks so much! I appreciate you dropping a comment! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@andrewhalstead8678 2 года назад

Once again great advice, love your stories

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Thanks so much Andrew! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@montesmall5266 6 месяцев назад

Love the tech talk!

@garyselner91 Год назад

Thanks these make me want to learn more.

@erickh9487 2 года назад

I'm loving the A-body tips. Thanks

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Thanks so much, Erick!! Appreciate you leaving a comment! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@smiller225 Год назад

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I learned a tremendous amount about suspension that I'm about to try to apply to my 72 chevelle.

@sbfnation2535 2 года назад

Listened to the whole story. I appreciate the work you put in

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Thanks, SBF nation! I appreciate you commenting! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@staceysnyder5631 2 года назад

Thank you Kevin I really enjoy learning from your videos

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Thanks so much, Stacey!!! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@joephimore5495 2 года назад

Very informative. Keep grinding.

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Thank you! Will do! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@moneyandmuscle400 Год назад

Thanks for taking the mystery out of the steering and suspension info

@stevec5632 2 года назад

Thanks for making these videos! Very good info . Also enjoyed the story

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Absolutely! Thanks for commenting! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!

@stevec5632 2 года назад

I have a 65 Chevelle with an aluminum head 454. Viking double adjustable coilovers up front. I have 550# springs. How do you determine what pound springs to run up front ?

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

@@stevec5632 checkout my video on coil springs: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Iorj09welz0.html Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!

@timrayburn2461 2 года назад

I look forward to your videos.You are an outstanding teacher and story teller.

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Thanks, Tim! You are kind to say that! Thank you being a public subscriber to my channel!! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@stevegrosvenor4923 2 года назад

Very informative regarding safety and rag joints! I have a 67 bb Chevelle with global west goodies.

@e85performance 2 года назад

Thanks for the info and video 👍🏼

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Absolutely!!! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@IronChief 2 года назад

Great story at the end!

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Thanks so much! I really didn't think too many would get that far. That was a bunch of info but wanted to cover it. Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@TheProcustoms 2 года назад

enjoyed the stories at the end :)

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Thanks so much, Steven!!! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@joebass2458 2 года назад

Thank you for taking the time you do a good job at explaining everything so much info. I had to piece it together over the years from bits and pieces I learned along the way. Thanks for teaching the difference in set up for radial and slick too!

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Joe, you are welcome! I appreciate you leaving a comment! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@gumby3123 Год назад

All good information Kevin thank you "!

@billclark5943 2 года назад

That was put together well with the duration being reasonable. I didn't start to lose interest till right at the end and I don't even have the type of car that most of this was applicable to

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Yeah.. that was too long in my opinion. I will do better.. I could have made 3 shorter, more concise videos instead of cramming it all in two. The feedback has been great and I have some presentation skills to improve upon and being more succinct and to the point. Appreciate you, Bill! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@franktoftemark4092 2 года назад

Thank you for all the info, I am quickly trying to keep up with them all and making adjustments to my car.

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Sounds good, Frank! Thanks for commenting!! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@jasonbalster3402 6 месяцев назад

Awsome info!

@bigblock406ta Год назад

I like the story at the end

@jeffwelch3548 2 года назад

Kevin, loved your teachings. Nothing like street racing back in the day. 10 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 thumbs Sir for your work your doing. Take care brother !!

@garymurphy5501 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing your memories with your dad. I enjoy listening and would love for you to keep sharing them. Thank you for all your informative videos. I am one of the minority that learns from your videos and puts it to use. Thanks again!!!

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Thanks Gary! Appreciate you leaving a comment! I will tell more stories about Dad and me.... Keep learning!! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@jjsgarage1966 2 года назад

Love the stories!!

@stevecroumer5943 2 года назад

I want to see all your videos this is the first one I saw so far but it was great thanks

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Glad you like them! Thanks for commenting! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@chuckwilliams1341 2 года назад

Great video watched to the end. Thank you for giving you'r time. Have a big block chevelle with th400 and nine inch. Working ongetting it to hook.

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Thanks for commenting! Keep me posted on your chevelle, put these two videos to the test for me. Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@rachonlewis2819 2 года назад

Appreciate all the info I'm a g body guy so very helpful

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Rachon, you are spot on... G Body and A Body... it all translates! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@jjsgarage1966 2 года назад

Thanks, for taking the time to explain all this! Your worried about repeating yourself, don't be! I watch it over to make sure it sinks in my melon!!!

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

I appreciate that! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@tbl8560 2 года назад

Yes, very informative. Well done! I really hope folks apply this info to go straight and be safe!

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Thanks, TBL!! I do too! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@1getbettertoday 2 года назад

Great Vid. Love that it has "More Facts"

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Thank-you!! I will keep getting better with it. Thanks for watching and I appreciate your support! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@db7069 2 года назад

appreciate the tech and street race story

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Thanks so much, DB! Appreciate you dropping a comment! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@danhansen139 2 года назад

Love this content

@frankcervantes6132 3 месяца назад

I have a 66 Malibu project car . Deciding how to tackle front and rear suspension . Thanks for the info.

@OGDemonburn 2 года назад

We might have to talk about my m20 being extremely similar in shifting. Did the gasket patch before it got cold but waiting till it warms up to test it. Love the video, learned a lot of good knowledge in this video and the previous.

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Sounds good!!! Appreciate you RJ!! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@JudgeMeNotLeMans 2 года назад

Again thanks for your time, i appreciate you! Either they won't understand or "think" they do and what they change doesn't do what they expect and finally get a pro to make it right. I always thought the A Body 4 link was a smart idea. After watching your videos I'm convinced I need to stick with my setup and make some upgrades rather than do a back half ladder bar or equal length 4 link system. Thanks again, you are making a difference!! Airborne All The Way!!

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Very cool!! Appreciate you subscribing and watching! Yeah, what you have will absolutely work! Don't cut it up just yet. Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@stevekioukis4424 6 месяцев назад

Thank you Kevin

@KevinWilsonSBC 6 месяцев назад

You're welcome! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!

@HotRodDave 2 года назад

Good videos I really enjoyed them

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Thanks again Hot Rod Dave for all the support you give my channel! I appreciate you! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@jonathanenglish7109 2 года назад

Love love the story

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Thanks so much... Dad and I talk often about the days with 67 Coronet... Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@prestonedmonds4128 2 года назад

Thanks Kevin!

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

You are welcome!! Thanks for supporting the channel! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@billclark5943 2 года назад

I think it's worth mentioning and it may just be my opinion but I think positive Caster also tends to make you less prone to over driving the car. The feedback Force lets your muscles know you're making Corrections and the magnitude of those Corrections

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Excellent point!!! Good stuff! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@patconley9816 Год назад

Very informative for my track car. Need to find front coilover conversion kit and get rid of the outdated unstable spring pockets. 68 chevelle.

@IronChief 2 года назад

Going to put this to work on my '65 Tempest.

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Awesome! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! Actually had a 65 Tempest in the shop about 5 months ago for an alignment! Dad forgot to snap some pictures as he the owner hit off and talked for about 30 minutes after Dad finished with it. I got to the shop and he was telling me about and I asked "Did you take any pictures?" He just smiled and "I forgot all about it!" Keep me posted on your progress and send some pics if you can! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@jamieknight9636 2 года назад

Well done mate thanks

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Thank-you so much for taking the time to leave a comment and for supporting my channel! I don't take your views and support for granted. Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!! Kevin Wilson KevinWilsonSBC

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

I never dreamed of having people in other countries viewing my channel. Thanks so much Jamie!! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@jamieknight9636 2 года назад

@@KevinWilsonSBC yep racing a quarter mile is the same everywhere around the world. I've been trying to get my 78 Holden down the track and found it has the same suspension as the a body hence the interest in your videos, I thought the last one was going to be a live chat and had some questions but after your explanations I've got a plan, thx

@jonathanenglish7109 2 года назад

I thumbs uped all the videos

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Thank-you!! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@amracingent Год назад

Thanks !!!!

@ronaldlewis4032 2 года назад

Thank you for your knowledge, I'm a new sub working on my 69 I got the double adjustable rear coilover shocks, I'm glad I haven't bought anything for the front,I will contact Global West I do have 2" drop spindles came on the car I bought. Found your instructions very helpful

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Ronald, thank-you for joining the Channel! I don't take your support of my channel for granted. You will not be disappointed in teh Global West TLC series for sure. Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@danielchitwood5485 2 года назад

Sir thank you so much for your time explaining all of this. I have learned a lot. I thought I knew enough from researching forums but you have taught us all a lot and thank you for that. I have a g body lowered with big block I've done everything you've talked about in the rear 4 link except shocks. What shocks should I use. Thank you again for your time.

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Daniel, thank-you for the kind words! I appreciate you watching the videos and taking the time to comment! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@danielchitwood5485 2 года назад

@@KevinWilsonSBC Thank you sir I was curious as to what rear shocks you would use on a lowered g body with bbc again I have done everything to the rear you've talked about. Thanks again

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

@@danielchitwood5485 Sorry about that... lots of variables involved here with power levels, gearing, transbrake, 4 speed, etc... I would start with Viking Crusader for street / strip stuff, but for full track car, I would go Penske or Afco. Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@6tiis 2 года назад

Keep on streetracing ;) :D

@cb091188 2 года назад

Thanks

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Thank you!! Go fast, go straight! Be Safe!!

@barrybrown4639 2 года назад

Nice

@michaelhelton9760 2 года назад

This has been great info for us smaller hp guys I’m installing upper boxes and a 9inch in my gbody now 800hp ls radial nitrous car with all this info does a longer wheelbase help or hurt you my 82 elcamino is 9inches longer than the Monte Carlo

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Thanks for your kind words!! Sounds like a solid build!!! With a radial, the longer wheelbase will help you.. Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@michaelhelton9760 2 года назад

@@KevinWilsonSBC do you have a suggestion for front travel stock upper and lower control arms for right now with stock sway bar installed and double adjustable qa1 shocks and stock spring I have 3.5 inches and can adjust for more or less car went a 1.46 60ft last time out

@flyinhighaerial3193 9 месяцев назад

nice!

@YerkitRacingChannel 2 года назад

Another great video Kevin! Enjoyed the story at the end... I'm sure you are getting tired of my fbody questions but watching this one has me concerned about the front end on my car. I have removed the sway bar on it. Do I need to be looking into roll center for my setup. If so maybe you can do a little deeper dive into that in a future video.

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Thanks so much! Your roll center should be ok still. More content on the way! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@YerkitRacingChannel 2 года назад

@@KevinWilsonSBC thanks Kevin! Can't thank you enough for all your help!

@peskypeet 2 года назад

Man I would love to have those kinds of memories with my dad. I wouldn't change that for nothing. Where is the second part of your 77 Olds story?

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

I will get the second part out soon... Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@shanemcmillion2618 Год назад

Wow I did not know that

@johnpassamonte9988 2 года назад

Thank you Kevin I've been watching your videos for some time and totally enjoy them. I have a 69 Chevelle Big block car that I bracket race. I have installed QA1 double adjustable coil overs front and Strange double adjustable coil over conversion rear with tubular front A-arms. I have installed a S&W double adjustable ladder bar kit in the rear. In your opinion would I be better off making the mods to the rear suspension you describe here and make it a triangulated four link? Thans in advance for your answer and I look forward to watching more videos.

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Thanks so much, John! I appreciate you being publicly subscribed to my channel!! For bracket racing, unless the ladder bar setup is having issues, which should be fixable, I am not sure I would go through all the trouble. S&W makes good stuff 100%! Having said that, the right mods and right components applied to the A-Body as discussed in this series will absolutely work! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@johnpassamonte9988 2 года назад

@@KevinWilsonSBC Thanks for your reply, Kevin I'm not really having any issues it's just the deal where you always want to make it faster and I thought with more adjustability that might be the case. Thanks again for replying and I'll keep watching for your very informative videos. Keep up the great work.

@cray1801 Год назад

Great video again Kevin! How about a recommendation for a street car (GM-A body automatic) making 450 wheel hp on street tires with a 3.42gr.? I'm currently at IC of 68" 8.3" from the ground. Just looking for a ballpark IC location, as I only go to the strip three times a year for fun. This is a low 12 sec car with actual standard street tires. My mph is ~118. Oh, great ending and nice story!!

@KevinWilsonSBC Год назад

Not sure I would change anything unless I better understand the problem you are trying to correct. Likely a shorter IC would definitely help at your power levels which means the rear upper bar mount needs to go up or the front upper bar mount needs to drop. Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!

@billmaners1474 Год назад

Anti/hop bars work for down angle on the upper control arms 67 chevelle ? Or or should I fab or lower it at the frame

@wesbelew4275 11 месяцев назад

I just put new front end in my 70 but put jegs a arms in and they won't let weight transfer got a part number in description for arms?

@lewismeadowsjr1241 2 года назад

For my info I notice when you change the angle of the lower control arm you change it at the rear end. I have no adjustability at the rear end but have adjustability at the front of the lower control arm. So I should be able to raise the front and do the same as you lowering the rear of the control arm? Thanks for all your info

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Yes.. effectively the same. On a side note, the lower the bar position is on the rear end it does generally help drive the chassis a tad harder as it is further from the rotation pitch centerline, but now we are splitting hairs. You got, move the front mount point up to add more bite (separation). Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@turkeyboyjh1 10 месяцев назад

How much of this relates to a GM B body we are currently building a 1981 4 door lesaber street car (pre 96 is pre smog for diesel in California) 6.0l 450hp th400 3.73 9in 3000 stall foot brake car at about 4200lbs 29inch tire do you think it would be asking to much for 13.50s or so from this set up

@turkeyboyjh1 10 месяцев назад

Car is super responsive but hazes the tires at 60mph on the downshift

@kenstinnette6974 2 года назад

Do u offer any DVDs of your information

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

I do not.. great idea though... Dang.. never thought of something like that. Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@billhillstrom3511 Год назад

How do I contact you for in shop services

@shawnwieser7101 2 года назад

67 Cornet trans clutchflite ?

@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

I will ask my dad about that one... and reply back here. Sorry I don't have the answer, Shawn. Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@evil16v1 2 года назад

Sorry i havn't commented on this till now. Still trying to wrap my head around all of this. I've had to watch a couple times. I am trying to keep this car stock appearing in some aspects. Could a guy run 1" taller upper ball joints, delalum bushings (upper and lower), and an offset shaft... with the stock control and get close to your front end goals? Global now makes a bump steer steering arms to work with ball joints. To give you an idea: low mile 70buick gs aluminum head 466(lighter than bbc), 4k lbs with fat driver, 590hp, 150 shot. Front: qa1 hybrid coil over 350lb springs, no swaybar. Rear: urethane, stock boxed lowers, stock f41 sway, stock shocks, 28x10.5 MTs. 12bolt posi strange hybrid clip eliminator axles. Fresh Moog stock springs. 150lbs i think. None of this an end point. Just what is there now for reference.

@evil16v1 2 года назад

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@KevinWilsonSBC 2 года назад

Yes, with those parts you will definitely get to the front end specs discussed and have better control of the Camber curve on front end rise. Keep me posted on progress!! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

@evil16v1 2 года назад

@@KevinWilsonSBC will do

@indianmiller2640 Год назад

? All wheel drive

@KevinWilsonSBC Год назад

Sorry... not sure I am following you completely... I rarely mess with all wheel drive drag cars, but the rear info still applies to the rear of an AWD car. Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!