Need input on proposed frt suspension

[RAMAIR1]

I'm presently running a completely shot front suspension on my 86 GN. I have a set of 4 GTA fronts with 245/50-16's. I want to lower the car now and upgrade brakes later, while staying within a budget. Here's what I plan to do, if you foresee any problems please do speak up, thanks:

-UB Machine tubular upper control arms p/n 14-0809-5R discussed HERE

-Belltech 2" drop spindles p/n 2100 using stock springs

-PST Polygraphite Super front end kit

-Belltech 1.5" drop springs out back p/n 5100

-Either Belltech's Nitro Drop shocks all around or QA1's out back and figure out the fronts later.

Eventually I want to upgrade to Baer or SSBC front brakes and a little further down the road do a rear disc set up.

OK.....any and all help or input is greatly appreciated.

 

[bruce]

You'll have fewer tire rubbing problems with short front springs rather then the dropped spindles. Also, slightly better chamber gain, which is a good thing (with the shorter springs).

The stock spindles actually force the top of the tire OUT as the suspension moves, like in going over a bump.

 

[RAMAIR1]

Thanks Bruce. Do you think I would still have problems if I went with a stiffer spring like the Moog 5608 (425 LB/in), 5610 (425 LB/in) or 5662 (706 LB/in)? From what I've read it seems the majority of problems occur over bumps....stiffer springs should help alleviate that right?

I wish I had the $$$ to do the B body spindle and brake swap along with the f/e rebuild, but that's just not in the cards at the moment. I want to go this way for now, then later, maybe next year do a nice brake upgrade.

Again, any and all input is VERY VERY much appreciated.