Corey Bedortha gives a brilliant presentation on installing rear shocks and a sway bar into your classic car. He stresses the importance of making sure you align the shocks correctly and clearly labeling where you will drill your holes for the brace of the sway bar.
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3:35New Wheels and Tires for Classic Cars
Suspension is a good first step for improving the handling of a car, but Cam Benty explains how new, better wheels and tires for classic cars can make an even bigger difference. Cory installs the wheels and teaches you about an aspect you might have otherwise overlooked: alignment.
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6:35Stock Rear Suspension Removal
Corey Bedortha teaches you how to safely remove the parts of the stock rear suspension in your classic car, including how to take out the old shocks, rear shackle and leaf springs that will be replaced with new u-bolts. Be careful around the parking brake cable, because without it you’ll be down the road without…well…brakes.
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11:00How to Replace Rear Shocks
Brent Ackley and George Vondriska teach you how to replace rear shocks, in this case on the El Camino. They walk you step by step through the removal and installation process, demonstrating the essential maintenance tips and techniques you’ll utilize when doing this yourself. Learn the difference between air shocks and air bags and determine…
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4:57“Getting a Grip” on Your Muscle Car
Cam Benty takes you for a ride in a 1968 327 automatic Camaro and teaches you about numerous aspects of the car that can help you “get a grip” on your own muscle car. He suggests changing the suspension to performance mode through Hotchkis performance for both racing and safety purposes.
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