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Chicane Coilover Brackets 

 

Page 12 

 

 
10.0  Congratulations 

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Congratulations on completing your project, we know you will get many years of enjoyment from 
your project.  Please join the group 

Team Speedtech

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community of like-

minded individuals using Speedtech Performance products.  The Group’s 

members include customers, our dealers and factory employees - each with a passion for Pro 
Touring muscle cars.  You can ask questions and get advice from the group members as well 
as share your experience.  Within the group we enjoy seeing the videos and pictures during the 
progress of your projects so post up.  We also encourage you to share pictures and videos of 
your finished projects out on the road, at the show & shine, on track or however you get 
enjoyment from your ride, we want to see it! 
 
Thank you for choosing Speedtech Performance! We know you have a choice, and we 
appreciate that you entrust us with your chassis and suspension needs for you custom muscle 
cars.  
 
Speedtech Performance, LLC 
4160 S. River Rd. 
St George UT, 84770 
 
(435) 628-4300 
 

 

Summary of Contents for 64-67

Page 1: ...Instructional Guide Chicane Coilover Bracket 64 72 A Body ...

Page 2: ...e seek the assistance of a highly qualified workshop to assist you Read and understand all instructions thoroughly before you begin For the most part assembly and set up of your new suspension can be done in a home garage with hand tools and basic welding equipment As your final step review each assembly step again to be sure all fasteners are correctly secured and torqued to specification We enjo...

Page 3: ...ECK IN TABLES 3 GETTING STARTED 3 1 DISCONNECT BATTERY 3 2 LEVELING AND SUPPORT 4 FACTORY DISASSEMBLY 4 1 SUSPENSION REMOVAL 5 CUTTING 5 1 UPPER SHOCK MOUNT 5 2 INNER SPRING CUP 6 COILOVER ASSEMBLY 7 MOCK UP 7 1 NOTCH 7 2 FITTING 7 3 LOWER 7 4 UPPER 8 WELDING INSTALLATION 8 1 FINAL WELDING 8 2 COATING 8 3 SUSPENSION 9 ALIGNMENT TORQUE 9 1 TORQUE 9 2 ALIGNMENT 10 CONGRATULATIONS 10 1 WRAP UP ...

Page 4: ... a professional wheel alignment performed Driving a vehicle without a proper alignment can be dangerous towing is recommended to transport the car prior to the alignment being performed While Speedtech s Chicane Coilover Brackets work great as an upgrade for your factory suspension it is also designed to meet the needs of those intending participate in off highway road racing and autocross competi...

Page 5: ...er Side Chicane Coilover Bracket Depends on Vehicle 2 Upper Shock Mount Shoulder Bolt x 1 2 Nylock Nuts 3 8 NC 3 0 Getting Started Back to Table to Contents 3 1 DISCONNECT BATTERY Because you will be cutting and welding before any removal begins disconnect the battery 3 2 Leveling and Support The vehicle should be on a level surface before you start Jack up and properly support the vehicle s frame...

Page 6: ...g the factory weld arrows DO NOT CUT OFF THE UPPER CONTROL ARM MOUNT 5 2 INNER SPRING CUP After the shock mount is removed you will need to remove the inner spring cup and clearance the hole to about 4 in diameter This is best done with a plasma cutter or oxyacetylene torch Clean up the rough edges as needed ...

Page 7: ...ER ASSEMBLY Back to Table to Contents Assemble the coilover shocks as per the supplied instructions Be sure to place the T bar in the lower mount and secure it with external snap rings Make sure the snap rings are seated in the grooves correctly ...

Page 8: ...Chicane Coilover Brackets Page 8 64 67 A Body Note Notch on the one side indicates the front 68 72 A Body Note Driver side chicane has part number etching on this top side ...

Page 9: ...e bracket sitting flush against the upper control arm mount Note because of differences in years and factory tolerances some slight trimming of the bracket may be required to custom fit it to your specific frame Do not proceed to welding at this time 7 3 LOWER Do not skip this step Mock up the lower control arm and coilover shock assembly to make sure the upper Chicane mount is located in the corr...

Page 10: ... that you have double checked everything and there is no bind and no clearance issues you can do the final weld of the Chicane upper bracket 8 2 COATING Once all welding is completed you can paint or powder coat your subframe chassis 8 3 SUSPENSION Reassemble and install all suspension components 9 0 ALIGNMENT TORQUING Back to Table to Contents 9 1 TORQUE Lower control arm nuts 40 ft lbs Upper con...

Page 11: ...ter 4 Degrees positive Caster 0 to Degree negative Camber 0 to Degree negative Camber 3 32 Total Toe in 3 32 Total Toe in Aggressive Track Alignment Specifications Driver Side Passenger Side 5 Degrees positive Caster 6 Degrees positive Caster to 1 Degree negative Camber to 1 Degree negative Camber 3 32 Total Toe in 3 32 Total Toe in Original Alignment Specifications For reference purposes only Do ...

Page 12: ...muscle cars You can ask questions and get advice from the group members as well as share your experience Within the group we enjoy seeing the videos and pictures during the progress of your projects so post up We also encourage you to share pictures and videos of your finished projects out on the road at the show shine on track or however you get enjoyment from your ride we want to see it Thank yo...

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