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Chicane Coilover Brackets 

 

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Figure 1 1970 Chevelle, features our Chicane Conversion Brackets 

 Alan Miller 

 
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Speedtech Performance Chicane Coilover Brackets. 
Installing  this  system  will  require  the  removal  of  your  old  suspension  from  the  car.  Use  only 
approved  and  appropriately  rated  jack  and  jack  stands,  be  sure  to  take  all  safety  precautions 
required  to  do  the  job  safely  and  correctly.  If  you  are  unsure  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 enjoy seeing the progress our customers are making as they work through their builds so join 
the Team Speedtech group on Facebook and share your pictures and your story.   
 
From everyone at Speedtech Performance we send you all best wishes for your project! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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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