Guest gaf_faulk Posted February 10, 2003 Report Share Posted February 10, 2003 hello all. I have a 99 ss camaro convertible and I am looking to do a suspension upgrade and I need to know of a couple of places around the Columbus area that work on the f body. Preferably ones that some of you have used and you liked their work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axoid Posted February 10, 2003 Report Share Posted February 10, 2003 I've done most of the suspension myself. It really pretty simple, you just have to be careful with the springs. The only times I farmed out the work is when the bolts were so corroded that I couldn't break them loose or when it needed special tools or skills. If you need to replace bushings just take the parts off and have the new bushings pressed in and reinstall. I had the front shocks and alignment done at Bee Line. I had the rear gears and lower control arms installed at R&S automotive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORourke Posted February 10, 2003 Report Share Posted February 10, 2003 What suspension parts are you doing? Most of it is relatively easy, you can do rear LCA's in 45 minutes. Springs and shocks/struts all the way around is maybe 4-5 hours the first time. You can save a lot doing this kind of stuff yourself if you have the time and tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted February 10, 2003 Report Share Posted February 10, 2003 Don't be a pansy and do the work yourself. tongue.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recklessOP Posted February 10, 2003 Report Share Posted February 10, 2003 if you've never done anything like this before, i'm sure people from the board would be happy to help you out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevil Posted February 10, 2003 Report Share Posted February 10, 2003 Are you getting subframe connectors? I had mine welded on by a friend in COFBA. Is that what you need to find a shop for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gaf_faulk Posted February 11, 2003 Report Share Posted February 11, 2003 Thanks all for the information especially from cammedblowdryer!! Why didnt I think of that sooner! No really the mods I am doing are control arms and relocation brackets, springs, panhard, swaybar links and torque arm. Yes I can do it some of it myself but some of it I cant. No tools and no experience. For example welding the relocation brackets and installing the torque arm at -1 degree. So this is the work to be done and if anyone else has recommendations for this type of work I would appreciate it. Thank you Axoid for the information on R&S and Bee Line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted February 11, 2003 Report Share Posted February 11, 2003 Originally posted by gaf_faulk: Thanks all for the information especially from cammedblowdryer!! Why didnt I think of that sooner! No problem at all! That's what I'm here for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORourke Posted February 11, 2003 Report Share Posted February 11, 2003 Originally posted by gaf_faulk: So this is the work to be done and if anyone else has recommendations for this type of work I would appreciate it. Sent you a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gaf_faulk Posted February 12, 2003 Report Share Posted February 12, 2003 Thanks again to Folklore and Slowgreencar for the info. I will look forward to talking with these people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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