At the heart of the innovative kit is the 1/4 steel
crossmember that bolts to the chassis in place of the factory strut rod
mounts, eliminating the factory strut rods, and adding adjustable forward
control arm mounts. This kit adds stability, alignability, improved steering
response and over 2 of ground clearance for your early Nova.
By eliminating the binding action caused by the factory
strut rods you are able to maintain proper wheel alignment without the use
of a Lock Out Plate and gain a free working up and down motion
in the lower control arm. The results are better ride quality and positive
road feedback. The Mini Sub-Frame accommodates both factory and aftermarket
sway bars, power and manual steering and even allows the use of aftermarket
rack & pinion systems. The installation is incredibly simple, and is
usually completed in about 4 hours. The one-piece crossmember ties both
frame rails together by bolting in the original holes where the factory
strut rod mounts were located, providing additional strength. The design
adds only 2lbs to the car after removing the heavy factory strut rods and
bulky strut rod mounts. There is no cutting welding or drilling required.
The rear of the lower control arm mounts in the factory location and the
original type of camber adjustments are used. The front of the lower control
mounts to the new crossmember and adds a forward caster adjustment thats
the same type as the rear camber adjustment. The entire assembly occupies
less space than the original and improves the turning radius, and adds tire
clearance.
The upper control arms are preassembled on new billet chromolly
4130 cross shafts and pivot sleeves. CPP is leading the industry with billet
cross shaft and pivot sleeves that captures both sides of the bushing, unlike
the originals that were only retained on the 1 side of the bushing under
the head of the bolt. As a result of the fully contained bushings, the arms
are even stronger. Forces that would make other arms flex and twist are
transferred through the bushings and easily handled by billet cross shaft.
CPP created a safety feature with an interlocking shaft and sleeve design
that prevents the bolts from working loose even under severe stress created
by hard corning. The arms are made from 1-1/4 120 wall DOM tubing
and have beefy 1-1/2 188 wall pivot barrels. The continuous round
cross section adds torsional rigidity. The beefy 1-1/2 .188 wall pivot barrels
ensure the pivots will stay true and operate with maximum efficiency. The,
CPP exclusive pivot bushings are a patented self lubricating plastic that
will not squeak, and has a working temperature of over 400 degrees. These
plastic bushings refuse to break during impact testing and can absorb high
shocks loads that would otherwise be transferred thru the chassis. The deluxe
kit includes new 1-/2 to 2 drop coils springs. CNC wound coils
are powder coated gloss black and are backed with a lifetime warranty.
Note: If these coils are used with 2 drop spindles
the car may become too low. |