New look for the Cruiser

The Stickman · April 13th, 2009, 03:59 PM

Ok peoples I finally have all 4 of my wheels and tires mounted. SInce last week i lowerd the front. At first I thought it may have been a tick to much but I am loving it now. I took the Eibach's out as I thougt they were softer than my F41 springs. So I took a coil and a half out of the F41 springs and got the tire up into the wheel well. Now I also put in new Energy Suspension bushngs, New endlinks with ploy bushings, all new ball joints, plus new shocks. Today I got alignmentdone today when I got the last 2 tires mounted. Now I had planned on mounting my coilovers on the rear as my wife made me the brackets. That was until I noticed the coilover bodies are too long for where I wanted to put them So I guess I can't use the Nice aluminum body Afco's that I have. I will have to by regular shorter ones. It sucks to have something you can't use. I think the rear needs to come down atleast an inch more. Anyway here are the pics. I still need to clean them better and polish the lip.

Here is about how low I want the rear with a little help from a friend. Maybe i tick more.

Nilsson · April 13th, 2009, 04:13 PM

Care to give specifics on the wheels like maker and model?

BTW looks great, nice stance and good job getting it there.

csstrux · April 13th, 2009, 05:17 PM

Sharp.

jensenracing77 · April 13th, 2009, 05:44 PM

i like it. is that hot rod black?

The Stickman · April 13th, 2009, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nilsson

Care to give specifics on the wheels like maker and model?

BTW looks great, nice stance and good job getting it there.

The wheels are 18X9 Boss 304's. The tires are 275/40-18's BFG G-Force Sports. I bought them from TireRack for $139 for the first 2. Had to make sure they would fit all around before taking the plunge and ordering the other 2. Then they raised the price to $159 but even at that they were on sale from $189. These tires are right below BFG KDW2's but at like half the price. That and TireRack had them at my door the next day both times I ordered them.

citcapp · April 13th, 2009, 06:08 PM

Cool look how does it handle and ride?

Redog · April 13th, 2009, 08:47 PM

Wow, Looks good

The Stickman · April 13th, 2009, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by citcapp

Cool look how does it handle and ride?

The ride is firmer in the front, but not bad. I am quite surprised. The problem is the rear is too soft in comparrision. The front end is much more planted. But now the rear moves arond more on heavy cornering. The rear is doing all the leaning. I am looking at getting Metco billet aluminum rear lower control arms that have holes that allow the use of a sedan rear swaybar which I already have. Which will do until I can afford the bars I really want.

mugzilla · April 13th, 2009, 11:26 PM

Pontiac just put a square tube inside the control arm in the 60-s' to mount the bar ...

April 13th, 2009, 03:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
The Stickman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lehigh Valley Pa Posts: 314	New look for the Cruiser Ok peoples I finally have all 4 of my wheels and tires mounted. SInce last week i lowerd the front. At first I thought it may have been a tick to much but I am loving it now. I took the Eibach's out as I thougt they were softer than my F41 springs. So I took a coil and a half out of the F41 springs and got the tire up into the wheel well. Now I also put in new Energy Suspension bushngs, New endlinks with ploy bushings, all new ball joints, plus new shocks. Today I got alignmentdone today when I got the last 2 tires mounted. Now I had planned on mounting my coilovers on the rear as my wife made me the brackets. That was until I noticed the coilover bodies are too long for where I wanted to put them So I guess I can't use the Nice aluminum body Afco's that I have. I will have to by regular shorter ones. It sucks to have something you can't use. I think the rear needs to come down atleast an inch more. Anyway here are the pics. I still need to clean them better and polish the lip. Here is about how low I want the rear with a little help from a friend. Maybe i tick more. __________________ 1979 Olds Cutlass Cruiser ChopTop delivery 1984 IMSA Super Duty powered Fiero 1984 Olds Rocket 88 Custom(BattleCruiser)Cruiser 1996 Subaru wagon 2000 Totalled Dodge Caravan.

April 13th, 2009, 04:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nilsson Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 336	Care to give specifics on the wheels like maker and model? BTW looks great, nice stance and good job getting it there. __________________ ___________________________________________ http://motorhead43026.tripod.com/two...vorite_things/ 68 442, original engine and 4-speed transmission (Nasty) 69 Cougar 33,000 original miles (Nice) 2003 Honda Accord boring,anemic,dependable (Ho Hum) "No matter how fast I go, I still can't pass that gas station." "If you are an engineer by trade all things are not black or white, live a little and step into the gray area"

April 13th, 2009, 05:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
csstrux Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Janesville wisconsin Posts: 1,659	Sharp. __________________ Chad Greed: in psychology is an excessive desire to acquire or possess more than what one needs or deserves, especially with respect to material wealth

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jensenracing77 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: brazil indiana Posts: 1,022	i like it. is that hot rod black? __________________ 70 Rallye 350 72 Cutlass 00 Silhouette 90 Toronado Trofeo

April 13th, 2009, 06:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,455	Cool look how does it handle and ride? __________________ Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455

April 13th, 2009, 08:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
Redog Alero Chapter Secretary Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Newtown, PA Posts: 1,145	Wow, Looks good __________________ Me 2000 Alero running 14's 2005 Nissan Altima (her's) 1967 Olds 330 motor sitting on a stand 1985 Delta 88 w/1968 350 rocket ( MURDERED )

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mugzilla is Fast Enough ... Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: dogtown Posts: 849	Pontiac just put a square tube inside the control arm in the 60-s' to mount the bar ...

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