Re-doing the suspension

How much would it cost to re-do my suspension by replacing the shocks, springs, and leafs? And do I need a pro-shop to do this for me? I am conserned that the leafs are bad because the right-rear quarter panel is sitting correctly whil the rear-left panel is slumping down over the tire.

Do it yourself. Do a WEB search. Several companies make rebuild kits and performance upgrade kits for third gens.
one: http://www.performancesuspension.com/
VetteBrake used to make a really nice upgrade kit, but I can't find a site for them.

Uh, wouldn't that be a 2nd gen???

The provided link shows less than $200 for new leafs. Not bad. Depending upon the condition of your current attachment pieces, you may have to spend a little more. But, it's a common hand tool type job (with appropriate jack, jack stand, etc., of course).

The front end is a little more complicated. You'll need some kind of press for the A-arm bushings. And an alignment afterwards. I had a shop do the bushings in the '57, the list of things they affected in a negative way was much longer than I would have liked. But, the bushing/alignment job itself was okay.

Well, there was the one bushing bolt/washer that came out, requiring the purchase of another full set of bushings to replace the lost poly. But other than that, the car drove fine.

Well, the front just got inspected and is perfect. Just the leafs in the back are 29 years old and need replacing.

Uh, wouldn't that be a 2nd gen???

I don't understand. Yes, this is the Classic Tech., it's a 75 Camaro, so that would make it a 2nd Gen. :confused:

Several companies make rebuild kits and performance upgrade kits for third gens.
Emphasis added.

Doh!!! *&^%$#@!!! This is what I get for not rereading my post.

Outlaw - I've done suspension on my buddy's 79 T/A, so its the same as your camaro. I thought it was a pain in the butt but you can do it. Heres what I suggest. Its easiest to drop the gas tank to gain access to the rear shackles. Get new shackles, bushings, u-bolts and bolts and nuts for everything. I think you can order a kit that has everything. I know Ace hardware and Home depot DONT have big enough u-bolts. If you do the front, have a nice big pry bar so you can pry the lower control arm down to get the spring to pop out. You shouldnt need a spring compressor but it looks scary. Take the control arms to a shop so they can install new bushings and ball joints. Any other Q's, PM me.

I just got my 67 back after having the suspension completely replaced. It wasn't cheap but then I also had everything powder coated and had the open 10-bolt converted to 3.73 posi. (I also put in a tremec and baer four wheel power disc brakes. :D ) You don't have to get as crazy as I did, but a complete suspension setup can range anywhere from $1500 to $3500 installed... it just depends on how crazy you get.

For pics of my setup, check out the link below. (Please note, I haven't had a chance to detail her yet. :p )

Outlaw - I've done suspension on my buddy's 79 T/A, so its the same as your camaro. I thought it was a pain in the butt but you can do it. Heres what I suggest. Its easiest to drop the gas tank to gain access to the rear shackles. Get new shackles, bushings, u-bolts and bolts and nuts for everything. I think you can order a kit that has everything. I know Ace hardware and Home depot DONT have big enough u-bolts. If you do the front, have a nice big pry bar so you can pry the lower control arm down to get the spring to pop out. You shouldnt need a spring compressor but it looks scary. Take the control arms to a shop so they can install new bushings and ball joints. Any other Q's, PM me.

I wonder if there was a change between years or cars? Did the 74 Z a while back and didn't have to touch the tank.

Finally found the WEB site: http://www.vbandp.com/
They have several excellent kits.

Thanks man, I'm probably ordering everything from there unless I find something cheaper. But the shocks I'm getting soon and doing those in my driveway. KYB Gas-A-Justs I believe. Does anyone have any reccomendations on how to do the procedure or anything I can mess up if I'm not careful? Or anything I can tweak a little to get some goods out of it?

Thanks man, I'm probably ordering everything from there unless I find something cheaper. But the shocks I'm getting soon and doing those in my driveway. KYB Gas-A-Justs I believe. Does anyone have any reccomendations on how to do the procedure or anything I can mess up if I'm not careful? Or anything I can tweak a little to get some goods out of it?Shocks are a piece of cake. Just unbolt the old ones and bolt uo the new ones. Just make sure you properly support the car on jack stands.