I guess its time to make this a build
Hey everyone. So I really haven't been doing much to my Camaro mainly due to lack of motivation but I've pretty much been putting all my time and effort into my truck and I figured by now it deserves its own thread.
I bought the truck about a year and a half ago from the original owner with 93k. 2.2 engine with a glorious autotragic http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/...psbf0ncxsg.jpg Dat gap... So like after a month I ordered a generic 3"/4" drop kit (I **** that term) from DJM suspension which consists of 2" drop spindles, 1" spring, and 4" blocks. Well unfortunately I was totally oblivious to spring compressors to I was rocking a 2"/4" drop for way too long. Here's some pics of ugly reverse rake: http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/...psfnyryota.jpg http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/...sl9ff4ode.jpeg So because I'm too cheap to buy or rent a spring compressor I waited til I could borrow one from a coworker. At this point I had a set ZQ8s to use for the winter so I put those on. http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/...pshsat9z0x.jpg http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/...ps54e57efd.jpg At this point i felt like the truck was really coming together and i was pretty excited with the changes i made. While doing all that I also did rotors/pads, lower ball joint, sway bar links, idler arm, and added a set of Belltech drop shocks. Made a huge difference in the overall feel of the truck. I also ditched the stock valence for a 94-97 valence. http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/...psnuurunb9.jpg Not entirely sure how I feel about it yet. After hanging out with a few other guys with trucks lower than me I convinced myself to go lower. http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/...psdmlc0iyy.jpg http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/...psyuydnimy.png http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/...psebbablfj.jpg So ThorBros bolt in notch, Belltech 3" leafs, and DJM 3" springs all showed up about a week ago and I just finished installing them yesterday. Took off the bed, obviously it couldn't be done with the bed on. Relocated the evap to the gas tank cross member. http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/...pskfzomu1v.jpg These are the blocks that were in my truck before. 4" angled blocks from DJM. Should've known better than getting aluminum blocks but they held up for a year so out they go. http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0r6eahlg.jpg C-notches plug welded, bolted, and panel bonded into place http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/...pstmedrvum.jpg Ecoated and undercoated the notch and bare metal around it. Got the Belltech leafs in with temporary auto zone 3" blocks til I get JTR blocks with pinion shims. http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/...psqro5tl7d.jpg 3" coils vs. 1" coils http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/...pszsrldwnk.jpg And all back together! http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/...pso9hymzzb.jpg Now its just a matter of ordering a new set if wheels and it should be done for now. I don't really want to start touching the body quite yet because realistically I need to learn to drive it again. But this is also my first time lowering a vehicle so I'm pretty amazed that I was able to do this with help from a couple friends. |
wow thats a lot of work to just lower a vehicle lol. Nice work. That thing looks like its on the ground. Hows the ride quality compared to stock?
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Hey all, haven't been around here for awhile, hope all is well. I ended up selling my Camaro in the spring time and have been messing around a lot with my truck. I do miss the Camaro though, only reason I got rid of it was because I didn't have the ambition at the time to get it done. I will get another one eventually however. Also I'm sure my truck won't be in the tastes of many here but I figured I'd post some progress and snoop around a little on here. Anyways...
I ended up picking up a set of ESM-007 wheels, wasn't satisfied with the ride height up front so I bought a set of QA1 Coilovers with 550# spring rates. http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9llzod6j.jpg And Spohn LCAs to hold them in place. http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/...psa0kt5tib.jpg I will be modifying these over the winter to get more suspension travel. This setup overall rides pretty nice and allows me to run a low overall ride height. I am about 9" lowered overall. Here are some pictures of it installed with the suspension settled. http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/...psdiornhmc.jpg http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/...pslujzti93.jpg http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/...pse7x2mnld.jpg http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/...psiuis85wx.jpg And here's how it sits today, broken. http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/...pspfylqzog.jpg Once again I am troubled with transmission problems, lost 2nd, 4th and reverse on my way to Maryland. No biggie, I'm not playing around this time I'm going straight for a 5 speed swap. I do plan on doing a lot of additional modifications but mostly to the chassis to provide a safer driving experience. I will say I never thought I would get into the whole "stance" crowd. But I have met some really cool people so I can't complain. But yeah thats it for now I guess |
4cyl or 6? i would get a 6 speed. the 5 speed is very very weak. and prone to cracking the reverse/5th gear shift fork. i like it. if it was California id say AWESOME!! but around here and that low amazing you can manage!
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....your truck is looking nice!!!
I like the wheels!!! Is it a daily driver? |
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