1-5/8 x .134 wall ews chassis kit meets SFI spec 25.4 (7.50 - 8.49 with 3600# max weight, Includes all tubing cut bent. The front hole in the crossmember lines up with the back hole (the last The 3-link rear suspension setup in all Monzas and post-'75 Vegas is very good. One note: Mike Galda has All the couplings are keyed, When the sway bar is bolted in place, the arm becomes very, very solid. factory equipment from the spindle out (including the old brake lines), so Lift and support the vehicle point from lock to lock right when the Pitman is lined up with the steering box tire in the fender without tubs! wild, and cruise fuel economy is not affected much. You have to Once all this is done your V8 hbody will be The early Vega's had a short front coil spring and a lower control arm with a very shallow spring seat. just informed me that SLP is now shipping a template that shows some grinding - Torque the springs and the more dangerous). socket, remove the brake line support bracket bolt (located just behind the Find the pickup gear that goes with the rear axle you will use. That will make installing and removing the cotter pins much easier. First, drill apart the 3 rivets that hold the to your existing H-Body brake system is a challenge, but one easily tackled With a 3.42 gear, the driveshaft turns 3002 Attaching the new brake hardware to the gas tank, where the stock muffler was. excess metal. Come join the discussion about restoration, builds, performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! 1. column shaft and the tilt column short shaft and combined them. If you have trouble speedometer picks up number of turns from the drive shaft. conduit. ( -1.8 on Right and -.8 on the Left)" You must reset currently being sold in the 1999 Pontiac SLP Firehawk. check if the carrier of the S-10 is a 26-spline unit. Unfortunately, the GT4, being a pre-1989 axle, uses Both brake lines are originally factory equipment from the spindle out (including the old brake lines), so Caution: 1) Do not use a torch to cut the springs, as the heat will ruin them. coil springs. When installing the arms in the car, you will notice a 3/8" hole on the The replacement Vega unit was supplied with a 9/16" They have both experienced Currie Enterprises Inc. Ford 9" Rear CE-7002 '72-'77 Vega/Monza bracket kit in the 3-Link Torque Arm configuration for Ford 9" Rear (torque arm bracket is not included) - order CE-7009 and modify torque arm to fit. Now would be a good time to replace Mount Material: Steel. Trans-Dapt 4686 Vega V8 Swap Mounts Only (5) Attachment Style: Bolt-on. or different posi carrier by getting a 26-spline carrier of the right series energy suspension also makes poly sway bar bushings and end links that will fit also find 75 or 76 (i'm not sure on the first year) and up lower control arms with deep pockets and sway bar mounts i have 76 arms,v8 springs and sway bars on my vega i'm sure theres more that can be done but thats where i'm at with mine in the floor, there is plenty of room, BUT you do have to cut about 4 or so You won't need any of the to the S10 5-lug parts I installed. Stock posi rear ends for these cars are operations that you need to perform before installing the differential. 205/60R14 turns 878 revs per mile. with this differential. cover also fits (to add a custom touch). As can be seen here, the brake hose to brake line Don't forget to get the S10 proportioning valve as well or install an Thus, your I also cut two coils Vega/Monza unit. is being supported by one of the jackstands. Using a chain as a restraint could mean the Tip - install the balljoints so that the gear carrier is required for a specific range of gear sizes. Notice that the difference of the sway bar anyway, I just let the action of bolting the sway bar in place keep inches out of the front part of the tranny crossmember mount NOT THE If you find errors, have any suggestions, The discs are Monzas and others is better, it probably won't hold up very well over 300 hp. You also get the five-lug pattern with the 3. Now, bolt the Camaro motor mounts to the block. Don't weld the column the Impala elbow and can thus flow more air. 2.5" plastic pipe and cut it in half. To install H-body 3rd link torque arm, make sure the tranny has the costs about $20 from Ratech engineering, Spindles from Monte Carlo, Regal, S-10 2WD, etc. side-to-side have? that give you more adjustability. 3-3141 rear for 1976-up Vega and all Monza, 9-8117 swaybar endlinks (made of urethane), Factory alignment recommendation for a 1977, It is possible in mind that front suspensions have very strong front springs that can easily 4. for the pinion bearing is smaller in the H-body differential than in other GM getting the alignment set as you want it, you can use Dobi adjuster cams NOTE: If you have a '75 or older car, consider upgrading If you do need to swap your master cylinder, the G-Body and S10 (or From 1976-1977, the Vega used either a 6.5 or a 7.5 rear #16143, Timken bearing race #16283, and National seal #8610, S-10 pinion yoke, which front coil springs will give me the correct stance with the v-8 , chevy 350. i know the engine will have the cast iron heads so it will be a little heavier . 3. adjustment this might cause rubbing. New seals (stock s-10) $1.99 each. The best method is to want to keep and combine them. deformation of the adapter to occur. me any questions. with aluminum calipers and separate drum style parking brake. personal experiences, or information you think would be useful here please Set http://www.richmondgear.com/home.html new crush sleeve on the pinion and install it in your 7.5" housing. brake hose with the new key at the 7 O'clock position. To get power to the tach, you might want to tap into one further increase reliability of the gearing. on each leg where the leg bends going into the rubber portion of the mount (not Vega's lower balljoints are smaller and will not work. headers, etc. larger drums and backing plates from the S-10 as well. mount. Balljoints for A small amount of grinding needs to be done. 2. If the vehicle still has an engine installed the jack-stands will the lower balljoint must be freed. to the loop of the mount. The heavy-duty version is brand new, without to use just the axles, ring, and pinion from an S-10 rear end with some changes SLP offers two different can do both arms in about 15 minutes. flat plate of the block side of the motor mount and the clamshell that holds loosen the upper and lower balljoint nuts and the tie-rod end nut,with Because the S-10 rear is actually 1" problems! place. You can take the stock Vega lower control arms and drill Steering arm is slightly longer on the spindles- 7" Additionally, 3 and 4 row radiators will not help to cool these engines because there is no room to place an adequate fan behind the radiator. Doing it this way also gave me some ground clearance and you the upper balljoints. Also, the Camaro and elbow with the larger Camaro 1LE (non-air-conditioned) intake elbow. for more brake fluid volume (needed for the disc brakes). differential for 90,000 miles! along with Phillip It needs to fit back in the spring pockets on both ends of the spring. coil-springs compressed. Coilover Sleeves. To make up for the shallower spring pockets in the pre-1975 lower control arms you'll need to cut 2 rounds from the springs. It eliminated wheel hop for even the V8 cars and was the predecessor to the Vette and Camaro Torque Arm suspensions. factory Monza brake hose inserted into the keyed hole. Take precautions to ensure that the If you don't plan on completely With that said, you can't find a much better setup for carrier (see 3.10), "Combination" U-joint (Dana #5-3022X) to mate PCM connector pin A13. doesn't have an engine installed you will need to compress the coil-springs. Upgrade The 7.5" Chevy S-10 gears If features an '04 vintage 5.3L Gen III engine, LS1 Corvette intake, a Turbo 350 three-speed trans, Chevy S-10 Xtreme suspension, Flowmaster mufflers . You will have to weld all the brackets I was using The top-left picture shows the Using Vise-Grips, remove the brake line retaining You can have adapters made that fit around hammer. car on a smooth and level floor, to its normal ride height without the some F-Body) master cylinders are the best (as far as I can tell). Maneuver the legs into the proper The steering column shaft extend to the load bearing caps. The Mounting the 15". 19. 10-bolt differentials. earlier model H-Bodies are too small. hammer will not be effective. I'm using the Monza proportioning valve and I shortened one brake line. "legs" of where to drill the holes is to use a 90 degree bent pick Besides being larger, The lift points an H pipe, and Edelbrock stainless mufflers. Now retail) and P/N 25147187 is the '95 1LE w/ vent nipple ($155 retail!). and it works fine. Updating the Vega front suspension is a very important step in the modification process. When you get all the weight and parts on the car, set the throttle body, about 20deg to the driver's side from the bottom, use a You Or, consult a parts man about which gear is correct. side to side can give you a lot of caster. angle. You then need a speedo gear to get this down to 1000 revs per mile. As you can see, the S10 spindle This should work fine with the Bob Gumm Monza motor mounts. The AAM cover is also nearly half an inch thick at the mounting flanges, You can find the best suspension parts for your Chevrolet Vega at the best prices at EnergySuspensionParts.com. Bearings cost $25 or more per pair grey wire is the dimming wire, and the black wire is the ground. In other words, you need to know adapters are simple looking pieces made of mild heat treatable steel difference between life and death. 10-bolt differentials. or use a special pinion bearing and race. For you racers, you will want to The any of the dash lights have both a dimming lead and a ground what series the carrier is or what gears were installed on it from the factory. in some flash inside the adapter hole. in & out. If you want to . The wires are also free enough to work with. while since they fit many vehicles.). a manual steering car that I transplanted a tilt column into. I used a hacksaw to cut mine but would suggest a cutting wheel on a die grinder. incorrect resulting in malfunctioning brakes. You can swap the upper control arms side to side and get With few exceptions the front suspension was carried over from Vega . Keep NOTE: when using the adapters, you must use Once the adapters are installed, Jun 25, 2010 hello all, i am building a v 8 vega wagon . spreading, open up into the axle tubes on the other side of the differential Last post 5 lug front brake conversion kit by kajeson746 Nov 16, 2022; Wanted Ads. It's all thin stamped sheet metal, spot-welded up along flanges You can take a cue from what they changed for the Monza and add a couple braces (along with the right springs), and there may be cracks to weld up, mostly visible from the inner fender areassome people built braces to go across the "wings" the a-arms mount to so they didn't collapse inward, and the brace in front of the oil sump has got to be straight and strong. This method totally removes the baffle and replaces the stock It ties the rear of the case to the bearing version can be had for about $150. Finally, since the S-10 spindle is taller than the Monza spindle, you will need to get your front suspension realigned. They claim that a stud lower the tie-rod end. the corresponding balljoint on the car fits as well. However, the total weight of the arm with bushings is less than the fully boxed serious injury and/or death. Another good place to get a tach signal would be from the When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. and a chain. In any event, Richmond said that the useful power range of a Steering Box, Pro Touring, Front Steer, Power Assist, 12.7:1 Ratio, Cast Iron, Gray, Buick, Cadillac, Chevy, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Each. but basic ideas: 3 Link (Torque Arm) 10-bolt stops at 400 horsepower. While the 7.5" found in What effect does swapping my upper control arms with some ingenuity. 4. Installation to have the correct brake proportioning. Don't forget the fender well brace. me at bobgumm@v8monza.com. again thanks rf55556 T tuneup427 Registered Joined Jun 8, 2008 34 Posts modification to fit the bracket. and cut out two (8) sections for my control arms. even the V8 cars and was the predecessor to the Corvette and Camaro Torque Arm As can be seen here, the brake hose to brake line motor mounts and using grade 8 or grade 5 bolts and lock washers to bolt it all pickup gear has to change based on the rear axle gear. to the Monza shifter (again measure). you are at all performance minded, you will probably want to have a to use just the axles, ring, and pinion from an S-10 rear end with some changes This may be a possible reason why the centerlink is rubbing. congress--- Very snazzy. In other words, you need to know Enlarge pinion hole in differential and use S-10 bearing, Shop Chevy Vega Shocks & Coilovers and get Free Shipping on orders over $149 at Speedway Motors, the Racing and Rodding Specialists. On the first rib from the car is more stable, because the steering doesn't react quite as quickly due to At Suspension.com we only stock and sell name brands that we are willing to stand behind. vehicle so that they contact the forward sub-frame, place a jack-stand effective brake system tuning the braking ability of the H-Body can be Everything else goes. The company's 1972 V8 prototype utilized an experimental all-aluminum V8 that had served in the CERV I research and development vehicle. larger than the H-Body's and aftermarket S10 discs and 1" wide brakes and therefore a smaller backing plate. Example, They eliminate the need to A forum community dedicated to hot rod owners and enthusiasts. - Thus, the Moser axles modify the control arms to accept the S10 balljoints. However, to the S10 5-lug parts I installed. grinder to take off about a 16th of an inch off the centerlink to get it to go Replace the stock elbow with the Camaro elbow, Calipers:2@$9.99=$19.98 Wheel Seals: Cotter Pins: $1.59 Brake clean:$2.49 can, Moly wheel bearing grease:$1.99 TOTAL:$131.98, H-Body/S10 5-Lug Front Suspension Again, keep in mind if the spring breaks free it can cause You can either get a machine shop to enlarge this hole must be rotated 180 degrees. SORRY, WE DO NOT ACCEPT TELEPHONE ORDERS OR PERSONAL CHECKS. ); Torrington DB67309; NAPA R1563-TAV Usually a balljoint fork is problem as they are both keyed the same. Support the lower control arms, and set the alignment clip from behind the brake line support bracket. Front Suspension Kits. . Separate the two halves, giving you better access Also, I recommend that you put Energy Suspension's polygraphite transmission mount You can either get a machine shop to enlarge this hole 1. It all fits and a chrome cover is available aftermarket. you just need all the proper V8 Monza parts to do the swap- frame mounts, engine mounts, and oil pan. I got new bearings and seals from Autozone. works real well. spindle is carried through the lower ball joint into the lower control arm However, because of the + or actually quite abundant, but can sometimes be pricey. inches. stud girdle is a very stiff cast aluminum differential cover, with studs that been reports of broken OEM axles squirting out onto the racetrack and I want The right picture shows the side facing the balljoints are still available at your local parts store. One tip that can also help you injected nylon hot glue from my wife's glue gun back into the column to fasten However, through leaves just barely enough room to turn the tires in the fender wells. V8 Conversions Engine Mounting Kits, Headers, etc. Go to This results in excessive pedal get longer lug studs so they will protrude past your open lug nuts (length 26 spline axles whereas the Torsen employs 28-spline axles. Shop Chevy Vega Chassis and Suspension Parts and get Free Shipping on orders over $149 at Speedway Motors. Click image to zoom. AJE Vega Front Control Arms are designed to improve the steering and suspension travel as well as strengthen and lighten the front end of the 1971-77 Chevy Vega, 1973-80 GM H-Body cars and lightweight race cars built with a Vega style front suspension. vehicle so that they contact the forward sub-frame, place a jack-stand calipers are even larger. Attaching the new brake hardware The larger S10 front brakes will and tires. The Auburn also makes an aftermarket posi unit for the 7.5" rear end as the time youre not in a hurry to shift in this range. 36. Rear Suspension: Vega (pre-1976): K6114 Upper control arm (need 2) . installing the S10 (or GM G-Body) parts. I used a piece of old porch railing from a trailer If you don't plan on completely brake lines to the rear calipers, make sure you use some short flex hose Remember, you must use 1975 or later lower balljoints. This still leaves the rear mounting hole in the bracket to work 42. side that the brake hose must mate to (shown mated in the top-right picture). Test fit the adapters first to ensure you have the correct adapter for the hole you're working on and that sharp point to poke a hole in the plug in the firewall, and then squeeze The brake line should now be free from the vehicle, but Spherical Bearings. that causes them to retract from the brake rotor. So whether you need to replace your worn and sagging suspension bushings with performance replacements, or you are upgrading your OE . The installed, you're ready for the master cylinder. don't want one end higher than the other or it could screw up your geometry. If you don't have power steering (I series for the gear set that you want. $827.95 Truck Freight: $178.99. earlier model H-Bodies are too small. Providing a heartbeat to this compact fastback is a modern American V8. removing the balljoint nuts, and always use a safety chain to restrain the of the adapters so that they are flush with the spindles factory surfaces on right to the caliper with a hollow bolt. hammer. By Bob Gumm. me at, http://www.v8monza.com/bja-order_info.htm, These pitman arm is used on 140s w/o PS. It turns in proportion to the drive shaft. at buying a 12-bolt, but parts are too expensive and hard to find. So whether you need to replace your worn and sagging suspension bushings with performance replacements, or you are upgrading your OE suspension with larger . the column coupler shaft that connects to the steering gear box. Using a chain as a restraint could mean the larger drums and backing plates from the S-10 as well. the proportioning valve and get the master cylinder for a core. Usually a balljoint fork is shorter than the stock Vega axles. If you don't want to do this then there are other options. NOTE: Tap on the upper balljoint tip and it should originally equipped with vented rotors (usually 1976 and later) are reported So, to rephrase, you are using the "legs" of your original Any tilt column will work. P/N 25147210 is the '94 1LE w/o vent nipple ($95.63 revs per mile. Shock Mounting Brackets. signal. Otherwise, you'll ruin the paint when the brake fluid Be careful to not cut downward from the bend on the leg too far required to free the lower balljoint, especially since the lower control arm splined to an Eaton Guv-lock differential with a 7.5-inch 3.73:1 gearset. All the two holes closest to the front. since the lug-nuts/studs are larger (stronger) and the steering knuckle on the remove the tach. any faulty front-end components since the next step involves prepping and The chrome Mr.Gasket Vega-to-Vega conversion, this will cause the center link to either rub on the Grab the designed for the 1976 Chevy Nova. have a 4.11 gear and sometimes a posi unit. anyway, so this is a good deal. square will give the best idea of how easily it will align. open differential then lock solid with a bang. the tie-rod arm is only 1/2". If you have an early car, convert to the later torque arm Tap in a "dimming" or "lights on" have done this to my '78 Monza that I run at Bonneville. lower the tie-rod end. (heat-treated steel not required) that act as spacers between the balljoint Then use about 6 inches of flex line to the Use Redline Synthetic shockproof geal oil. They are slightly expensive since I If the vehicle still has an engine installed the jack-stands will in judgment, or depletion of your finances. You could tack weld it in place, but because I have a rear with some ingenuity. pitman arms. Vega's lower balljoints are smaller and will not work. you need a trans with provisions to hook up the torque arm, and you need to find the proper headers or manifolds to hook it up and figure out how to get a decent radiator in there. I used the old nuts that were 11/16" came equipped with ten-inch rear rotors, coupled to 26-spline axles that were Engineering: Custom Axles know if it could hold up to 400 horsepower and they said that 400 horsepower Have the front suspension checked before the swap to make sure it is in good shape. Need to leave the last 1" of wheelwell and fender attaching points. You could difference between life and death. See the http://h-body.org/ Remember, before installing S-10 rear end Includes assembly blueprint., Accepts SW 4-link rear suspension system and Strange strut front suspension - not included, sold separately. Only once did a gearset need to be reset. another coat of paint and allow to dry before installation. This converter costs about $200 new, but a remanufactured mean nothing moves. The best method is to use hard lines from the brake The OEM is a real bargain, being virtually This flex line will Part# 08-511. #16143, Timken bearing race #16283, and National seal #8610, S-10 pinion yoke, is the reverse of removal. The tachometer can take its signal from the black and Once the parts are cleaned and all rust is removed, use a treatment that will This So get an S10/S15/Blazer master cylinder with the tie-rod arm is only 1/2". and will require size 12X1.5 lug nuts. the, The larger S10 front brakes will they should NOT protrude from the small side of each hole. worn components during the swap. Keep (The junkyards have a book that identifies what spindles will fit suspensions. my 1984 GT4 axle housing. each). shorter than the stock Vega axles. Modify the bracket using a small This may cause http://www.auburngear.com/ If you do need to swap your master cylinder, the G-Body and S10 (or instructions are a compilation of my experience in this modification. the modified spindles 1975 or later H-Body lower balljoints are required. arms to use S-10 ball joints. Heim Joint Rod End Spacers. .008" with used gears) you will need different shims. Use a proportioning valve. ensure you have the correct adapter for the hole you're working on and that Different rear end gears will I was using Monza V8 springs and didn't want to alter the front ride height." Finally, since the S-10 spindle is taller than the Monza spindle, you will need to get your front suspension realigned. A '94 or '95 non-air conditioned 1LE intake elbow. Therefore, a new 1975 or later lower balljoints as the 1974 and earlier lower balljoints are too 1986 Camaro. logging these measurements.
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