SpeedTech Performance Suspension

With the roof replacement done the OLC2 project made the trek from Escondido to Bakersfield, California and Ironworks Speed & Kustom.  Ironworks was the logical choice for the sheetmetal and tube work that were next on our list for the OLC2 project.

Before we could get started with the modification we needed to get the new front and rear suspension under the car and for that we turned to SpeedTech Performance.

Our 1967 Camaro used SpeedTech's modified "Chicane" front subframe kit which is based on am OEM subframe.  While we have been happy with the performance we knew that if we were going to step things up a notch then aftermarket was going to be the only way to go.

We decided on SpeedTech's Track Time kit which combines their Pro-Touring Front Subframe and their Rear Torque Arm Suspension setup.

A logical addition to the Track Time package was SpeedTech's new Chicane 9" Floater Assembly.

From SpeedTech's website:

"The Speed Tech Chicane 9” Floater incorporates the Corvette ZR1 rear drive hub and factory park brake kit along with a NASCAR quality 9” housing with floating axles. The housing end is precision CNC machined from Billet steel to ensure the highest strength possible. The ZR1 drive hub uses a forged housing and dual bearing packs with 31 splines. This is a fully sealed unit that eliminates the possibility of any contamination getting inside, it also incorporates the ZR1 Active wheel speed sensor. This feature allows the addition of Anti-Lock Brakes and Traction Control. Another benefit is that there is no regular maintenance required like all other floater assemblies that require bearing cleaning and preload adjustment."

Perfect for what we are thinking for the OLC2.

Next up will be some sheetmetal work on the front to allow for some big front tires and improved track width...