Help please choosing suspension my 68 Camaro

[s10pro]

1968 Camaro Rs setup is fresh ls2 stock bottom end ported heads,turbo cam, springs pushrods,Holley intake 93 mm t body s480 t4 83mm turbo,rebuilt 4l80 with yank power adder converter 3400 stall. Car is a cruiser not racing it in track or auto cross I just drive it with wife and kids,car is turned down makes 596 on 10.5 lbs of boost. Currently the suspension is 2 inch drop Hotchkis is springs in front .1 1/2 drop Hotchkis drop leaf and blisten shocks c 5 brakes front Ls1 rear brakes 12 bolt 350 gears .i bought the dse 3" drop leaf min tub kit not installed yet . I bought tires already bfg kdw 335/30/18 rear and 275/35/18 can I fit these with dse leaf kit , rear end is not a issue I sold the 12 bolt plans of going the shortened 9inch rear end

[s10pro]

Will post pics as soon as I figure out how to upload the correct size

[XLexusTech]

Let's start with budget ? Assume you are somewhere close to teens to 20k for suspension front and rear.... assuming that .... if I were you today I would consuder roadster shop Fast track chassis maybe the SPEC . If you try a DSE front and rear installed your in the same cost range .. cheaper and you are dropping price for features or quality

[Spiffav8]

Originally Posted by s10pro

1968 Camaro Rs setup is fresh ls2 stock bottom end ported heads,turbo cam, springs pushrods,Holley intake 93 mm t body s480 t4 83mm turbo,rebuilt 4l80 with yank power adder converter 3400 stall. Car is a cruiser not racing it in track or auto cross I just drive it with wife and kids,car is turned down makes 596 on 10.5 lbs of boost. Currently the suspension is 2 inch drop Hotchkis is springs in front .1 1/2 drop Hotchkis drop leaf and blisten shocks c 5 brakes front Ls1 rear brakes 12 bolt 350 gears .i bought the dse 3" drop leaf min tub kit not installed yet . I bought tires already bfg kdw 335/30/18 rear and 275/35/18 can I fit these with dse leaf kit , rear end is not a issue I sold the 12 bolt plans of going the shortened 9inch rear end

What you have on hand is a really decent setup for a cruiser. Huge improvement over stock. There are a few things you could add to improve on the current course. What is your goal? Guess I'm not understanding what that is. Also, what is it you don't like about the car?

[uk68327]

I would suggest looking at the DSE specs for their mini tub and leaf spring kit ( assuming it has the shackles that relocate the leaf springs) and see what is the maximum recommended rear wheel/tire combo.

If you want to do more suspension mods other than that, as already said, budget? what do you expect from the car with any suspension upgrades? I also think you have a great combination already.

I personally have DSE control arms, speedtech spindles, vette c5 brakes upfront, and Later Dynamics 3-link rear put back, still deciding on wheels/tires but I am restricted at the front due to stock subframe


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[califconstruct]

My buddy, Scott Mahler has a 68' Camaro, he had the same set up, 3" drop leafs, offset shackles.. and scored on Bad Penny's tire'/wheel combo... 335's on 18's well it fit.. but getting down the road would prove to be hazardous. From having the opportunity to see it done on a colleagues car, I can tell you that the 335's will not work with the leaf spring, offset kit. They will fit, but you will have travel issues. You'd be limited to the 315's. For the cost involved, you'd be in a similar cost category looking into Speedtech Torque arm, Ridetech or DSE, ect. the advantage is you'll be able to adjust your ride hight on the fly, without getting into a larger spacer block.
315's are kinda a sweet set up too.

I haven't had the full chance to test out my Speedtech Torque arm, but that is my vote.

Good luck!.

[BMR Sales]

Originally Posted by s10pro

1968 Camaro Rs setup is fresh ls2 stock bottom end ported heads,turbo cam, springs pushrods,Holley intake 93 mm t body s480 t4 83mm turbo,rebuilt 4l80 with yank power adder converter 3400 stall. Car is a cruiser not racing it in track or auto cross I just drive it with wife and kids,car is turned down makes 596 on 10.5 lbs of boost. Currently the suspension is 2 inch drop Hotchkis is springs in front .1 1/2 drop Hotchkis drop leaf and blisten shocks c 5 brakes front Ls1 rear brakes 12 bolt 350 gears .i bought the dse 3" drop leaf min tub kit not installed yet . I bought tires already bfg kdw 335/30/18 rear and 275/35/18 can I fit these with dse leaf kit , rear end is not a issue I sold the 12 bolt plans of going the shortened 9inch rear end

You could go with our Torque Arm Kit with a 9"

http://www.bmrsuspension.com/?page=p...544&superpro=0

[s10pro]

Originally Posted by Spiffav8

What you have on hand is a really decent setup for a cruiser. Huge improvement over stock. There are a few things you could add to improve on the current course. What is your goal? Guess I'm not understanding what that is. Also, what is it you don't like about the car?

Looking to get a 335 out back and a 275 up front

[s10pro]

Originally Posted by uk68327

I would suggest looking at the DSE specs for their mini tub and leaf spring kit ( assuming it has the shackles that relocate the leaf springs) and see what is the maximum recommended rear wheel/tire combo.

If you want to do more suspension mods other than that, as already said, budget? what do you expect from the car with any suspension upgrades? I also think you have a great combination already.

I personally have DSE control arms, speedtech spindles, vette c5 brakes upfront, and Later Dynamics 3-link rear put back, still deciding on wheels/tires but I am restricted at the front due to stock subframe


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Are you stock subframe and control arms?