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The Cars => 1966 Shelby GT350/GT350H => Topic started by: Outlwd on November 29, 2018, 01:55:41 PM

Title: Suspension Overhaul. Suggestions
Post by: Outlwd on November 29, 2018, 01:55:41 PM
So this is my first post on this forum. Have a 66 GT350 and it has been in my family since 1986. As far as I can recall there has really never been anything replaced on the car in the years we have owned it. I would like to replace most of the suspension underpinnings and was wondering what others have done. I like to DRIVE the car so it is not a garage queen. But I don't want to do any cutting welding or fabrication of any kind. This way the car can always be returned to a stock configuration. Thanks for reading this and for any suggestions. Cheers.
Title: Re: Suspension Overhaul. Suggestions
Post by: NC TRACKRAT on November 29, 2018, 05:59:03 PM
We need more info.  Please tell us what kind of shocks are on the car now...KONI's? aftermarket? Has the front suspension been given the Shelby 1-inch drop? (two holes drilled). Rubber or polyurethane bushings?  Correct 1-inch front sway bar?Original rear leaf springs?  Still got the under-ride bars?  What brand and size tires?  Which wheels?  Do you just want to make the car safe and a nice driver or do you want a serious, firm, curve-carving, flat-tracking ride?
Title: Re: Suspension Overhaul. Suggestions
Post by: 427heaven on November 29, 2018, 09:53:01 PM
A little more info would help... Like what you want  vs what you got, and how you would prefer to use your vehicle. ;)
Title: Re: Suspension Overhaul. Suggestions
Post by: 2112 on November 29, 2018, 10:08:41 PM
Most important improvement you can make are in tires.

If you want to stay 15"

http://www.avonmotorsport.com/historic/historic/cr6zz
Title: Re: Suspension Overhaul. Suggestions
Post by: Shelby_r_b on November 29, 2018, 11:48:51 PM
BTW - welcome to the forum!  :)