suspension

  1. benjamachine

    Can't Find Correct Ball Joints for Drum Brake Catalina

    Here's a weird one: Everyone I talk to - Summit, Ames, etc., says the ball joints for all 64-70 fullsize Pontiacs are the same. BUT, the ball joints I ordered for my 1970 Catalina wagon do not fit correctly. The bolt patterns fit the control arms, but the uppers are too long and the lowers are...
  2. J

    Need help identifying struts for 2003 Vibe

    I've learned that my daughter's car needs work. It's a 2003 Pontiac Vibe all wheel drive. Her mechanic says it needs all 4 struts, mounts, springs and sway bar end links. The quote is for $1260 +tax, which includes 4-wheel alignment. I spoke to another mechanic who says he'll do the job for...
  3. P

    74 lemans suspension upgrade

    I am trying to upgrade the suspension on my 1974 Lemans GT to more of a drag race suspension while still maintaining street-ability. I was hoping to put adjustable upper/lower control arms and coilovers but have not been able to find anything online. I would like to refrain from any welding or...
  4. LVGoat

    G8 Handling Questions

    Appreciate some help on the handling of my ’09 G8 GT with 45,000 miles. The performance has been awesome, but I have some “twitchiness” in straight line handling. It kind of feels like the wandering you get from tramlining, but it happens on all road surfaces at speeds 30-80 mph. I’m...
  5. D

    74 Ventura w/350

    My Ventura is sagging in the rear, I would like to replace the suspension and add a little rake to the rear. I'm looking for about 2-4 inches lift. any suggestions on leaf springs, and shocks. I am not going to do any racing, I just like the look. Any suggestion for the front also.
  6. A

    1984 2.5 4 sp manual trans. noise

    The car seems to run okay but after it is shifted into 2nd gear muffled pops and other noises sometimes happen as car is accelerated thru to 3rd then sort of stops..... it is weird because other than the noise it seems to run okay. Anyone have a possible reason for this? Thanks for your time...
  7. Braller

    Possible suspension lowering options

    Hi everyone. I have a 2007 Pontiac torrent. Fwd. Here's what I'm trying to do. I would like to lower my ride height on both the front and the rear. I do not know specifically what I need to buy to do this. I have looked for a while now and cannot find anything as far as what I would use for...
  8. C

    '91 want to raise suspension

    I am wondering if there is a way to somewhat easily raise the suspension on my 91 Sunbird a couple inches front and back. I tried searching and looking but found nothing. I say 'somewhat easy' because i would like to use what's on the car or what i can fabricate, not have to buy a lift or airbag...
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