Back to Stock

[junkpile]

Has anyone had a b body changed over to a coil over front suspension system and changed it back to stock? I have seed a few cars with the more modern setup but they sit too low and I have always liked the adjustability of the torsion bars.

 

[myk r sanchez]

You can't adjust the height on the coil-over suspension? Which brand is it?

 

[Budnicks]

coil overs are usually adjustable too
depends on what type & style

as long as it was a bolt in deal,
even a weld in deal isn't that tough
shouldn't be any big deal to go back to stock

depends on how much it was altered
all aftermarket suspension isn't all the exact same deal
even when coil-overs are used
some you can still even use the OE style torsionbars
different strokes for different folks

I've done it once with all Capps Automotive/now QA1 stuff,
k-frame, tubular LCA's & UCA's, swaybar & dynamic/adjustable strut rods etc.
with coil-overs & reinforced inner fenders/shock mounts,
I just left the J-bars in the inner fenders
put the org. OE k-member & org UCA's & LCA's, OE strut rods
with new hardware & new rubber bushings
back in, then sold the car

kept the $2000+ worth of better suspension parts

I just reused all the 'better stuff' on another project
that I wanted to actually handle & turn, with less understeer/push/dive
& body roll, with an actually good option of oil pan selections (more than 1-2)
& headers clearance too, also ease of replacing starter etc.

 

[junkpile]

Thanks. I was looking at a modified 69 charger and its just my preference to have a car stock. It also has a 4 link rear but I am not sure if that can go back stock as well. I just asking to see if these modifications can be un done without a huge cost to do so.

 

[Jesse6869]

If u keep everything when u add parts then it cost nothing but if and when u start to change things and sell or give away then things add up. I gave a 69 charger away when I was 20 also sold a 528 hemi NEW for $15 i regret those days so now I may change things add parts remove parts but unless I’m sure I keep all the parts for the cars I have. And experiment with different options. My 2cents

 

[myk r sanchez]

Sounds like a hot car. Post a link to it if you will...

 

[junkpile]

I don't have photos of the car, sorry. Its a nice road corse/auto cross car, but I was Just thinking what would have to be done and how much would it cost to go back to a stock car. Espically if you dont have the stock parts on hand. My 69 is on its stock suspension and although I have larger torsion bars and a larger sway bar it still looks stock and to tell the truth handles much better than it use to.

 

[Jesse6869]

I just picked up a stock k member for 69 charger ,everything brakes , sway bar ,struts , UCA,LCA 500$ U may find cheaper but that seem reasonable