streetmachine
Well-Known Member
So, I have a 70 B Body with a later stockish 440 in it and the car will be mainly used as a cruiser mainly. Where I live the roads can be a little rough but, mainly rural for now. Based upon the research I've done my future plan is Bilstein shocks, new bushings, and new ball joints replacing the worn out stuff.
Here's lies my question. Should I stick with the stock control arms for a cruiser? I've read the bottom ones have a tendency to flex or are kind of weak. I thought about upgraded ones because I'm not sure if it would be easier to service things? Anyways, the other thing I thought about is maybe a Hellwig sway bar on the front?
The only reason why I have thought about these things is because the 440 does add a lot of weight to the front of the car. Also, should I try to stick to mainly rubber bushings since I want a fairly smooth ride? As I said this will be a cruiser so no road coarse or drag racing here.
Here's lies my question. Should I stick with the stock control arms for a cruiser? I've read the bottom ones have a tendency to flex or are kind of weak. I thought about upgraded ones because I'm not sure if it would be easier to service things? Anyways, the other thing I thought about is maybe a Hellwig sway bar on the front?
The only reason why I have thought about these things is because the 440 does add a lot of weight to the front of the car. Also, should I try to stick to mainly rubber bushings since I want a fairly smooth ride? As I said this will be a cruiser so no road coarse or drag racing here.