I Restored My 36 YEAR OLD Trans Am's FRONT SUSPENSION, and kept the original springs...

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I Restored My 36 YEAR OLD Trans Am's FRONT SUSPENSION, and kept the original springs...

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Go to Carparts.com to grab everything you need to restore your vehicle's suspension!
www.carparts.c...
Hoodies and hats:
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Check out my Instagram page for behind the scenes photos and updates:
/ lsxmattoffi. .
PO BOX:
Matthew G
PO Box 140055
Staten Island, NY 10314
Parts:
Stabilizer bar bushings: (Part number will vary depending on vehicle trim)
www.carparts.c...[year]=1986&vehicle[make]=Pontiac&vehicle[model]=Firebird
Ball joint:
www.carparts.c...[year]=1986&vehicle[make]=Pontiac&vehicle[model]=Firebird
Inner and outer tie rod ends:
www.carparts.c...[year]=1986&vehicle[make]=Pontiac&vehicle[model]=Firebird
Tie rod adjustment sleeve:
www.carparts.c...[year]=1986&vehicle[make]=Pontiac&vehicle[model]=Firebird
Center link:
www.carparts.c...[year]=1986&vehicle[make]=Pontiac&vehicle[model]=Firebird
Stabilizer bar links:
www.carparts.c...[year]=1986&vehicle[make]=Pontiac&vehicle[model]=Firebird
Control arm bushings:
www.carparts.c...[year]=1986&vehicle[make]=Pontiac&vehicle[model]=Firebird
Bushing/ball joint tool:
www.summitraci...
Wilwood proportioning valve:
www.summitraci...
Prop valve fittings:
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3/16 brake line:
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1/4 brake line:
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Rust reformer paint:
www.summitraci...
Satin black chassis paint:
www.summitraci...
Undercoating:
www.summitraci...
Right strut/shock mount:
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Left strut/shock mount:
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3rd gen brake booster:
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4th gen brake booster:
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4th gen master cylinder:
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:00 Thanks to Carparts.com
2:45 Questionable decisions
5:38 The plan
6:45 Montage mode
8:28 Pressing in bushings
13:18 Montage mode
16:18 Some changes
18:45 Brake stuff
23:48 Another stupid steering bearing
26:55 Montage mode
30:10 Outro

Пікірлер: 89

@fdgarageoutdoors7869 2 жыл бұрын

Keep Trans-am content coming 🔥🔥🔥🏎

@DadsDriveway 2 жыл бұрын

Hooray it is coming back together. My IROC hasn't run since last year but is coming on the Hot Rod Power Tour this year with TPI and all.

@genocidedragon9577 2 жыл бұрын

finally more trans am stuff! I'm in the middle of a sniper efi install on my 84

@cyclonekevin6199 2 жыл бұрын

U may want to invest in a blasting cabinet, great job on the parts.

@Thirdgen83 2 жыл бұрын

He may have spent his blast-cabinet money on those Konis.

@davebarron5939 2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing, too bad some equipment supplier out there didn't just send him one, he certainly merits it. HINT, HINT.

@BlackThorne1987 2 жыл бұрын

Also space is an issue in that garage, as he says so anyways🤗

@100mphhotrod Жыл бұрын

The music playing while you're working👍👍

@thebigv8644 2 жыл бұрын

The tunes for the TA build videos are always on point!!!

@BlackThorne1987 2 жыл бұрын

Regarding the steering shaft bearing- I had the same thing with the same new bearing, I found that bending the bearing retainer inwards a bit took care of that, it’s thin metal and that way the bearing sits tight 💪🏼

@joelsolizjr.4263 2 жыл бұрын

A little bit of bearing grease would of helped you ease up the job, control arm " bushings".

@jeremiahs4992 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video, music made me feel like I was watching Knight Rider, keep it up, 🤛🏻

@Dubiels 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see your progress. I love those 16” formula wheels too

@johnpaulrine62 Жыл бұрын

Matt you should get a small sandblasting cabinet, will make your life ALOT easier

@ChrisOnez718 2 жыл бұрын

i feel like you hadn't posted in a bit Matt! good to see something.

@thrrsn350 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. Great information on the front suspension as well as editing. I've been trying to figure out the best way to spruce up my wheel wells and your procedure nailed it.I'm also digging the shirts. Keep up the great work!

@kurrentracing Жыл бұрын

Definitely here the the 3rd gen's!!

@dieterich6533 2 жыл бұрын

Killer music. I love these TA videos ❤

@wisedevolver2741 2 жыл бұрын

Love the T/A content! Really helps motivate me to work on my'89 GTA. The entire car is stripped down, on Jack stands. Now would be a good time to do the Astro van bushing swap. Why didn't it work on yours? Makes me hesitant about doing it on mine. Keep up all the great work!

@lsxmatt 2 жыл бұрын

I still have no idea why the bearing didn’t work. I’ll have to try an oem part next.

@anthonylaudano9751 2 жыл бұрын

@@lsxmatt DUDE I AM A MUSTANG GUY BUT I HAVE ONE GM IN MY 9 CAR COLLECTION AND IT'S MY FAVORITE LOL ONE OF MY FAVORITE LOL MY 92 ANNIVERSARY CAMERO Z28 MEDIUM QUASAR METALLIC BLUE T TOPS LEATHER LOADED LOL I KNOW GUY'S 235HP IS NOTHING TODAY BUT YOU CAN'T BEAT THE LOOKS OF MY Z28 AND THAT'S SAYING A LOT WHEN I HAVE 4 SHELBY CAR'S 2 SUPER SNAKES A TERMINATOR AND MY 93 COBRA AND OTHERS BUT MY HEART IS WITH MY Z28 THAT I ORDERED NEW ALMOST 30 YEARS AGO AND TODAY WITH 19 THOUSAND ORIGINAL MILES AND GOING STRONG.

@ariyanadumon4549 2 жыл бұрын

I did it on mine, but I have a whole shaft change with it I did. And it's super tight and hella clean. I think you got a bad bearing mate.

@OR10N707 Жыл бұрын

We need another trans am video! Or a combination since it sounds like you did heads and a cam on the Tahoe and the trans am? Lol we need a heads and cam video.

@JoseSilva-nl1iv 2 жыл бұрын

On my 3rd gen Camaro I used a bushing off a ASTRO van. Same as steering shift. Made a huge difference

@davebarron5939 2 жыл бұрын

Looking good, I finally took my 83 LQ9 swap for its first maiden voyage, WOW! the power difference was amazing, I was grinning like a school kid. I realized this is going to be a hell of a lot of fun, I've never owned a car this "mad" before. Your videos amongst others was a lot of the driving force (pun intended) I thank you.

@devinosborne3396 2 жыл бұрын

cannot tell you how ridiculously hyped i ma for this stuff man. Legit have watched all your stuff in 2 days

@reddragon6613 2 жыл бұрын

Great job on this, I actually kept my stock front springs when I did my struts for the same reason...I hate the front jacked way up high on new front springs and not knowing if they will settle. I did have to replace the rear springs because they were shot but the fronts were still good. I look forward to more Trans am videos, its really coming together.

@erniearruda8861 2 жыл бұрын

Nice seeing the trans am being worked on, and digging the eighties music tune👍🏻🇨🇦😁

@onthegoresto7742 2 жыл бұрын

55 seconds into this video, I'm already cracking up and giving you a complement on another video well done.

@dpf1g2fw 2 жыл бұрын

Love the TA videos. Color matching bushings? Brilliant!

@ariyanadumon4549 2 жыл бұрын

Did you just oil quench the suspension bolts?!? That's freaking awesome!

@tonyr9235 2 жыл бұрын

You need a small sandblast cabinet from HF. Would've made quick work of those control arms. Reasonably priced too.

@MrSonordrumr 2 жыл бұрын

Nice classic rock shirts! Love the builds man!

@michaelhanewich245 2 жыл бұрын

Have you seen the GM lower control arm tool that mounts on a jack to install the springs? I took it home from work way back in NY when I did mine. It was also for the S10. You would raise up the arm and put the bolts in the pivot after.

@NotAGarage 2 жыл бұрын

When I put a LS1 in an 86 Trans Am I did the same thing. I kept the stock original springs so it didn't sit up so high with the less the weight

@joshuavera4547 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the top tier content Third gen Jesus 👍

@evanhooper1 2 жыл бұрын

I like those hubs on the front spindles, instead of the integrated rotor/hub thing these cars have stock. Do you have another video where you install them?

@lsxmatt 2 жыл бұрын

Yea here it is: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sKqjhaVe15rTenU.html

@robertb3409 2 жыл бұрын

Even though I own a fox body. I love the third gen trans am. Keep up the great content.

@timothysolis1250 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos cuz you do real life stuff

@yunuskhan7752 2 жыл бұрын

i used a jeep cherokee steering shaft bearing and it worked perfect for me. The shaft had play, a little less then yours, but the steering felt a whole lot better. A lot less play in the actual steering. Maybe 1/8" play in the steering wheel.

@gilhernandez605 2 жыл бұрын

Got enough rock shirts(LOL).

@275Marco46 2 жыл бұрын

Damn Im at work see you in a bit 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@m1a1hm 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always!! I know what you mean about the coil springs i replace my about a year ago on my 92 Z28 . The front aren't to bad they look about stock ride high but the rear are a little high and I'm sure thats why the ride of the car is a bit stiff. I've been looking for some used rear spring but no luck so far.

@piotrmalewski8178 2 жыл бұрын

Once you had them out and took the old bushings out, you could have treated the upper suspension arms with phosphoric acid to get rid of the rust, and paint them.

@godofawsome03 2 жыл бұрын

New A arms with Bushings , $70-80 at Rockauto !

@Georgeball2 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I just changed the bearing for the steering on my 3 gen firebird and experienced the same slopp. Ended up just tapping the tube abit on the end so it would sit abit more snugg and that solved the slopp. Quite a different drive afterwards. Annoying that it is like that, but i guess that is just how it is sometimes with aftermarket. Following from Norway, keep up the good work! - George

@kmas8229 2 жыл бұрын

Hoidu. Kor helde du te?

@J2A61 2 жыл бұрын

I need the 4th gen master/booster next…. Did you get it running yet?

@J2A61 2 жыл бұрын

I just did the exact same thing this weekend

@minitrucker68 Жыл бұрын

Need to update playlist it’s a year behind :p

@IndiansAuto 8 ай бұрын

You may wanna tack weld everything.

@jeremyparsons2944 2 жыл бұрын

seems like alot of flex in the master cylinder assembly, or you where really cranking on it :P maybe add a bracket with an adjusting bolt to put a little preload on the end ( I've seen them on 4th gens before)

@GhostRider-ii7tz 2 жыл бұрын

Coming along awesome Matt.i miss my 85 t/a.i did a lot of work to it.but I just didn’t have the time or inside space.so now I’m working on a Harley road king.fixing that up.but nice work tho.👍

@luisromero2276 2 жыл бұрын

Why did you put the hoses on the top coil of the spring? Is that some sort or bushing?

@lsx7012 2 жыл бұрын

When you upgrade engine do ls7 bore size 4.125 re sleeve with forged pistons and rods with crank shaft 3.622 or 4 inches stroke 388 ci rotating assembly or 427

@drake27637 2 жыл бұрын

What fitting did you use to go into the master for the 3/16 line and what are the fittings on the 1/4 line

@jxhws678 2 жыл бұрын

Great job bro

@willmilberger5307 2 жыл бұрын

I've been watching the videos on the T/A, I have an 1983 myself. What did you do for the radiator and hoses on the LSx swap? If you could point me to part numbers, or the video, I'd appreciate it.

@427TTM6 Жыл бұрын

What exhaust manifolds are you using ?

@giantdickentersass 2 жыл бұрын

I may be wrong, but based on how the old bushing came out of the steering shaft, i think you mightve put the new one on backwards.

@giantdickentersass 2 жыл бұрын

Upon looking at it again, i think i am in fact wrong lol

@Theraddadrealtor 2 жыл бұрын

Been meaning to ask where do you get the music for your videos?

@richardparker294 Жыл бұрын

What's happening with the build thread on the trans am? It's been awhile since any type of post.

@lsxmatt Жыл бұрын

Gonna finish it over the winter. Next couple videos will be finishing up the Tahoe, then it will be just trans am until its running.

@richardparker294 Жыл бұрын

@@lsxmatt looking forward to it, looking for inspiration for my '88 GTA and lq9. If you want to help I'll welcome it, lol

@big_mc Жыл бұрын

What sway bar bushings did you use?

@stvmassacre 2 жыл бұрын

Progress.

@bullast2046 Жыл бұрын

Any updates on this? I don’t see anything on the channel

@adamgatton 2 жыл бұрын

Haha! Couldn’t help yourself could ya? Heads n cam. Check!

@andrewbertonaschi7290 2 жыл бұрын

What color blue is the camaro? And the firebird?

@Vaino_Hotti 2 жыл бұрын

What did you do to those shock nuts and bolts? Some sort of coating or etch?

@lsxmatt 2 жыл бұрын

Just heated them up and quenched in motor oil. Blackens them nicely but doesn’t make them rust proof.

@big_mc Жыл бұрын

Am I mistaken, or is this video not in the TA playlist.?

@Thirdgen83 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another thirdgen video!

@richardgilliam4334 2 жыл бұрын

Why did you use the 4th gen master cylinder ?

@heavychevy7382 2 жыл бұрын

Strano for these cars

@brucedrake904 2 жыл бұрын

On my firebird I replaced the lower a arms with Chevy S10 there a direct fit

@larryw5429 2 жыл бұрын

30-40 year old springs. Factory time proven lowering. People buy lowering springs and the old ones do that lol!

@slick4401 2 жыл бұрын

30:00 Matt, why is it a bit loose?

@lsxmatt 2 жыл бұрын

Just the caliper sliding on the pins. The rotor is loose because the wheel isn’t mounted.

@vflrockytop 2 жыл бұрын

Stock ride height 🤮 lol. Just kidding. Glad to see a trans video

@shanetempleman452 Жыл бұрын

Is this project stalled? Been waiting for a while to se this car get built.

@lsxmatt Жыл бұрын

Yea, kind of lost interest. Its going to get finished, just taking it realll slow.

@shanetempleman452 Жыл бұрын

@@lsxmatt yes sir, I get it. I think you make excellent videos. You have a talent for doing this stuff. I say if is not what your heart is into then don’t do it. I enjoy you videos too much, making yourself do something your not into would be like watching a hostage video. I think that you should focus on what your into, then just make videos about that, I always like watching people have fun, because then I have fun. Doesn’t matter if it’s cars or cooling or hunting or whatever, if they enjoy it. Then I enjoy it