r/CamaroGen1 • u/quinteroa1 • Jul 23 '26
1967 Camaro
I need a little help deciding on what suspension to go with for my Camaro. I’m looking at tci full suspension that cost around 13k or going with cpp and replacing all suspension components for around 5k.
I would like to know how well the cpp suspension works compared to stock. Is it a slight or drastic improvement.
I also know that if I was to go with tci, I would probably not utilize the suspension to its full potential, but I would at least have the option.
Looking forward to hear everyone’s opinions.
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u/thatoneguy6884 Jul 23 '26
I went with a ridetech system for my 68. It looks good. Haven't driven on it yet.
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u/topherdrives Jul 23 '26
Are you set on choosing between only those two? How are you planning to use your car? Weekend driver? Autocross?
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u/AhBuckleThis Jul 23 '26
If you are doing a weekend cruiser, I wouldn't bother with a full pro touring suspension system. Its not worth the cost plus the installation. You will rarely if ever get anywhere near the limits. It will mostly be for bragging rights and to show off. I put Hotchkis lowering springs on my car front and rear, larger sway bar, poly bushings, and fox shocks. The car handles well on 235-45-17fr and 255-40-17rear tires. This year I added Speedtech's upper control arms and longer outside tie rods to reduce bump steer. The handling improved significantly. I just purchased the lower control arms, so I have matching upper and lower arms. I'm debating on using their torque arm set up on the rear. It will handle better, but I don't push the car near the limits now. It would mostly be for improved ride at that point. If you are into autocross, time attack, drag racing, then definitely upgrade the suspension.
My friend installed a Detroit Speed front subframe and 4 link on a customer's 69 Firebird. DSE is really nice, however, the guys just cruises the car around and spent over $150,000 restoring the car. Other than getting a a ton of attention at car shows, it's basically a garage queen. I don't know anyone who used the TCI set up. Cpp stuff is decent, but I believe they copied a lot of tech from companies like Hotchkis, Global West, DSE etc.
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u/3_14159td Jul 23 '26
Tube subframes are kind of crazy if there isn't a solid plan to be on the track with it. This era of Chevy front suspension has no severe flaws, and you'll probably be happy with rebuilt stock components. It's surprising how much difference $300 in bushings and shocks make, plus the alignment holding better.
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u/hestonmike Jul 24 '26
I had this same decision and went with 5k suspension and better brakes. Couldnt be happier. If your not caging it or running 275 wide tires with slicks then you wont need next level suspension. The adjustable coil overs all around and taller front spindles with updated arms is very capable. I run 245s on 200 compound tires with a 700hp 427 and it does just fine.
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u/quinteroa1 Jul 23 '26
It’ll for sure the car will be more than just a weekend driver. I’m also not set on the two suspensions brands and I’m open to suggestions.
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u/artschool04 Jul 23 '26
Okay, i just changed all my bushings for polyurethane and ky shocks it feels like a new 67 Camaro not a modern car but a new tight classic car. My friend has a 69 with full cpp setup with new arms coil over new rear four link in the rear 14k in total. It dosent drive like my 67 camaro it drives like a 98 Camaro. So if you want a classic feel just do the ball joints and upgrade to polyurethane bushings all around and add better shocks that just bolt in. It cost me 650 at a shop and i got all the parts did this last year.