Classic Performance Products Front End Rebuilt Kit Install - Breaking It Down

The freshly painted upper A-arms were thrown back into the engine bay with their associated shims and factory hardware. Then we could get the lower A-arms with their fresh CPP bushing already installed into the frame of the Camaro. Using the factory hardware, Miramontes tightened each bolt using a 13/16-inch socket. Also, using a spring compressor, we compressed the springs and installed them into each A-arm cup.

The spindles were next; we started by placing the lower ball joint into the bottom of the spindle. Using a jack, we pushed up the lower A-arm until the upper portion of the spindle met the ball joint from the upper A-arm. We fastened the spindle down into each A-arm using a 3/4-inch wrench. Finally, we attached the tie rods into the ends of the spindle and used a 9/16-inch wrench to tighten each nut.

With the front suspension nearly complete, we couldn't leave out the brake dust shields. Miramontes spent an unbelievable amount of time getting them to look good. Trust us, it's well worth the effort.

For the time being, Miramontes reinstalled the factory rotors by setting the rotor back onto the spindle. Using an adjustable wrench, he fastened the nut into place and finished it off with a cotter pin and the dust shield.

Finally, our second-gen Camaro can get its wheels back under it-literally. All in all, the job was long and tiresome and took a lot of patience. But then again we were working with a car that's almost 30 years old. It was worth it. Now where's that big-block we need to put in here?