UMI Performance Suspension Over Haul - 1999 SS - Lots of pics!
11-09-2013, 08:14 PM
#25
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i remember doing the same job to my 02 SS.
nite and ******* day with the UMI stuff.
but i had QA1 shocks, not shiny pretty blue ones. lol
those Afcos look like they will get the job done.
give me feed back have you put some hard miles on them.
i might had to upgade my set up to keep up Ramey. HA!
nite and ******* day with the UMI stuff.
but i had QA1 shocks, not shiny pretty blue ones. lol
those Afcos look like they will get the job done.
give me feed back have you put some hard miles on them.
i might had to upgade my set up to keep up Ramey. HA!
Last edited by Homeless2bNY; 11-09-2013 at 08:20 PM.
11-11-2013, 09:12 AM
#26
The UMI front suspension pieces and AFCO shocks are starting to go in.
Quick tip when using adjustable coil overs- Always apply a heavy amount of anti-seize to the threads. This will prevent damage to the shock body and adjuster when changing heights.
Quick tip when using adjustable coil overs- Always apply a heavy amount of anti-seize to the threads. This will prevent damage to the shock body and adjuster when changing heights.
11-13-2013, 09:12 AM
#27
A-arms are going in and front suspension being being put together.
This picture does a great job of showing the travel our Roto-Joint offers and especially in important pivot areas like the vertical front a-arm busing. Placing a polyurethane busing or other non-pivot bushing in this location would cause a serious binding issue.
This picture does a great job of showing the travel our Roto-Joint offers and especially in important pivot areas like the vertical front a-arm busing. Placing a polyurethane busing or other non-pivot bushing in this location would cause a serious binding issue.
11-20-2013, 07:44 AM
#31
We are distributor for AFCO and have been for a long time, but haven't had the items listed on our site yet. If you are interested in pricing or any items please call Ramey at 814-343-6315 or by e-mail- ramey@umiperformance.com.
The AFCO front coil overs for the 4th gen use a bearing mount on top and bottom and a standard 2-1/2" spring. They eliminate the front upper rubber shock shock mount.
I hope this helps,
Ryan
11-20-2013, 09:04 AM
#32
The Afco's are pretty cool in that we can achieve any valving you'd ever want. Our engineering contacts there provide all the dyno charts and can help us tune, or even re-valve most of the models. This type of thing isn't necessary for everyone but can be beneficial for shootout guys looking for that perfect setup.
Like Ryan said, the 2-1/2" springs really open up the balance options as well.
Winter got here too quickly. I'll be begging Jerry to borrow this car in the spring. I hope he has the nitrous topped off.
Like Ryan said, the 2-1/2" springs really open up the balance options as well.
Winter got here too quickly. I'll be begging Jerry to borrow this car in the spring. I hope he has the nitrous topped off.
11-20-2013, 10:10 PM
#37
We use some transmission jacks on occasion but the real trick is hanging the engine from the strut tower brace with nylon straps. Or if you don't have a STB, you can put something across there to hold it from above.
We expect our k-member to save approx 25 lbs, depending on what engine mounts are in there.
ramey
We expect our k-member to save approx 25 lbs, depending on what engine mounts are in there.
ramey
11-22-2013, 05:45 AM
#38
Perhaps this shows my inner hick but your basically taking straps and wrapping them from the header to the strut tower brace and that safely holds the motor?
I am thinking about doing a very similar "build" but do not have access to a lift, and don't want to take the motor/trans out.
I am thinking about doing a very similar "build" but do not have access to a lift, and don't want to take the motor/trans out.
11-22-2013, 07:38 AM
#39
The "correct" way is to use something similar to this engine support bar. There are several different kinds.. I'll be damned if I'm working under an engine support by a freakin ratchet strap.
http://www.otctools.com/sites/defaul...?itok=4hUHCHAP
http://www.otctools.com/sites/defaul...?itok=4hUHCHAP
