Taking the plunge: LS3 into '64 Tempest. Need help with shopping list. by b-man

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I bought the rear control arms mainly to eliminate any binding, I was previously running boxed stock control arms. The ability to adjust pinion angle is a great added benefit as well.

The car seemed to drive okay before, but the ride was stiff in the rear due to the binding.

This car still had all the original worn-out suspension parts and 4-wheel 9.5" drums before rebuilding and upgrading the whole deal the first time around. It really made a night-and day difference in handling and braking after going for the full poly-bushed suspension and B-body spindles/12" front discs and 17X8" wheels. I was pretty happy with it.

Now after going to the next (and final) step with all aftermarket control arms/spindles, 18X9" wheels and Corvette 4-wheel discs the Tempest should be a pretty well-balanced and fun to drive cruiser.

3-11-2009

My forged aluminum AFX spindles and billet aluminum A-body steering arms from ATS (American Touring Specialties http://www.t56kit.com/) arrived today.

They are made to accept 1997 and up Corvette hubs and bearings as well as hubs with bigger bearings for more race-oriented setups.

These are some very nice parts.







Yep, just some more pictures of parts.

But you know sooner or later something's gonna happen with 'em.