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Old 01-17-2015, 01:51 PM
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What wheel and tire combo will you be running?

What kind of brakes, stock drum/drum, stock front disc/rear drum or something aftermarket?

The need for upgrading the front suspension with aftermarket tubular arms kind of depends on what the wheel/tire combo and braking system will be asking for.

Personally for my '64 LeMans convertible I am leaving the suspension all stock using rubber bushings, front brakes have been upgraded to factory 11" discs from '69 GP. I installed a 1-1/4" sway bar from a 2nd-gen T/A and 7/8" rear bar and factory boxed lower control arms. I also added a 1980 WS6 steering box, 3 turns lock to lock. I bought KYB gas shocks mostly because they were cheap, later on they might get swapped out for something a little less stiff. Will be running 14X6" steel wheels or swapping on some 14X6" Hurst wheels depending on the look I want, 215/70-14 tires. This is a pleasure cruiser, with upgraded factory braking and sway bars.

I totally went crazy on my '64 Tempest coupe with all aftermarket suspension, C6 Z06 brakes and 18X9" wheels. I wanted outstanding handling and braking, stopping well from high speeds was a priority. Details here: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=610357

My '64s both ride on the same basic frame/chassis as any other '64 -'67 A-body, so it has relevance here in the '66-'67 forums.

For a convertible I would say don't go crazy with suspension upgrades, these cars are very flexible and you don't want to overstress the body/frame structure. Going to urethane body to frame mounts would be a good idea to help stiffen and strengthen the car's body integrity. I would agree with the urethane bushings for the front control arms from a durability standpoint, will likely do the same to my car the next time around.

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1964 Tempest Coupe LS3/4L70E/3.42
1964 Le Mans Convertible 421 HO/TH350/3.08
2002 WS6 Convertible LS1/4L60E/3.23
1966 VW Type 2 Single Cab Pickup 140hp 2276
1956 VW Type 2 Panel Van 36hp 1200
1957 VW Type 1 Beetle 180hp 2276