Hi Guys:
This has probably already been answered somewhere in one of the past posts, but I can't find it. And, the more I read, the more I confuse myself.

Here's the deal; I need to replace/upgrade my suspension on my '72 elky. So far, I've found out my left rear shock bushing is bad, the front sway bar bushings and link bushings are bad, and my lower control arm bushings have shifted and the arms are rubbing on the frame. I figure if i'm going to fix it I might as well do the job right the first time, but i can't afford to break the bank. I want a car that handles very well but i won't b taking it to the drag strip or race course. I should mention car has built 350 with 350 auto and 12 bolt, non-posi with 3:73 rear. Tires are 15 inch.

Here's my questions:
1. What type of bushings, poly or rubber? I've heard a lot about the poly's squeaking even if u lubricate the heck out of them and about poly's being a bad choice for the rear. Any thoughts about maybe poly on front, rubber on rear, or is that just dumb.

2. What's a good sway bar compromise? i'm thinking 1 1/4 front, 1 rear.

3. I don't want to lower the car, especially if it will affect the ride. The kits all seem to lower the car 1-2 inches. I've read moog springs maintain stock height. ur thoughts?

4. best shocks to use front and rear?

i know, i know , lots of questions but i know u guys got the answers! thanks...

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1. Use polyurethane bushings; you will get arguments on this choice but I personally like them.
2. Sway bars-good choice.
3. Chances are that your original springs are sagging so lowering springs won't lower your Elky as much as you think. I would use 1" lowering springs as the effect on ride comfort will be minimal but the Elky will handle and look better.
4. I've had great success with Edelbrock IAS shocks and would recommend them.

Don't forget that performance tires can have a big effect on the handling but you may have to increase the wheel diameter for a good choice.

you make some good points.

i really hadn't factored in the springs sagging but i'm sure you're probably right. so, it's probable there won't b much difference in ride height, just possibly some ride comfort. also, it sounds like poly is the way to go even if there is the squeaking possibility.

my thinking is everything should work together well if you choose wisely. i'm not looking for an extreme drag racer or to extract every last ounce of cornering ability. right now, my performance tires are 235/15 all around, which gives me plenty of room, so that's a factor too.

if anybody has any other thoughts, please share. thanks.