just finished some front end stuff S10 brakes

[austinibew145]

I just finished a project on the front end of my 84 GN. This is the first time I have atempted to do suspension work. I changed out the upper and lower control arms (new bushings/ball joints). springs and shocks moog springs. I also did the S10 brake conversion. I havent had a chance to drive it yet, no turbo. I have a 6776 on the way. hear are some pics.

 

[austinibew145]

 

[regal81455]

Looks good!! Congrats on the brake upgrade!

 

[charlief1]

Looks like you did a good job with her. Congrats and hope your turbo come in soon so you can drive it.

 

[jdpolzin]

DUDE!! Clean all that grease off that pig! Good job Austin, cant wait to see it on the ground! I'm sure it's going to handle much much much better with a new set of springs and bushings. It's amazing how badly our downpipes torch our upper control arm bushings.

 

[austinibew145]

I was happy to get it done. I would have taken More time to clean it but somebody has my power washer. I did have one problem... my rims don't quite fit now. good reason to buy new i Guss. I put my stock gn wheeles on and they fit good. so if any one might want some rims

 

[austinibew145]

 

[regal81455]

what stopped them from fitting? just curious...

 

[austinibew145]

calapers hit rim right where they bolt to hub its the way the rim is layed out. a 1/4 spacer will fix it. "don't tell the ol-lady"

 

[regal81455]

calapers hit rim right where they bolt to hub its the way the rim is layed out. a 1/4 spacer will fix it. "don't tell the ol-lady"

i know where your heading with this LOL, i assume your name is austin by your tag but are you an electricican ( IEBW )? just curious...

 

[Darkcyde]

sucks, yet another example that proves the s10 brake thread should be a sticky! not to mention the facts its contributed more then the 2 sticky threads combined. it has 25,000 plus veiws too!

congratz on the new setup! Looks good, a lil dirty but I bet performs like a champ!

 

[TurboBuick86]

looks good austin, by the way turbo looks solid... cant wait to put it on the car

 

[charlief1]

sucks, yet another example that proves the s10 brake thread should be a sticky! not to mention the facts its contributed more then the 2 sticky threads combined. it has 25,000 plus veiws too!

congratz on the new setup! Looks good, a lil dirty but I bet performs like a champ!

I'll probibly get in trouble but what the heck.

Common sense, are you kidding? Take a look at the stickys in all the sections and see what you find. Click on the second link in my sig if you want a sticky for the B4Black section. The only possible mod for the draw though system and it has more vews than the only sticky there.

 

[49-blues]

what size rims are they? if you re gonna sell them give me first dibs on them. whats the backspacing?

 

[jdpolzin]

I was happy to get it done. I would have taken More time to clean it but somebody has my power washer. I did have one problem... my rims don't quite fit now. good reason to buy new i Guss. I put my stock gn wheeles on and they fit good. so if any one might want some rims

Now who on Earth might have your power washer????!!!!!!!:biggrin: I'll see if I can fix it for you!:biggrin:

 

[BIG HEAD CHRIS]

How much does the S-10 brake stuff add to the front track width?

 

[austinibew145]

!st off u broke it, or so u say I had no problem with it. you just cant figure it out because it wasn't made by Buick. I may sell I am looking for some replacements and I need to clean them up they are aluminum. I will haaye to mesure back space and figure out what the front end with is.

 

[regal81455]

How much does the S-10 brake stuff add to the front track width?

Im not 100% certain but I thought that the track width does not change with this conversion - perhaps someone else will chime in and confirm.

 

[jdpolzin]

I'm not a 100% sure if it ads to the width either. It could be easily measured for those who have them though.

 

[novaderrik]

those brakes should really help the car stop better- that extra 1/4" of radius will really increase the leverage that the pads apply to the rotor..