1937-1957 Buick Oldsmobile Pontiac suspension upgrade
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Postwar, they were 2 ¼ by 12, with 1 1/8 wheel cylinders. The most basic upgrade would be to the later, larger, components. Control arms and spindles are unchanged for 20 years, so this is a basic bolt on. Even the shop manuals refer to this upgrade. | Postwar, they were 2 ¼ by 12, with 1 1/8 wheel cylinders. The most basic upgrade would be to the later, larger, components. Control arms and spindles are unchanged for 20 years, so this is a basic bolt on. Even the shop manuals refer to this upgrade. | ||
| − | The single system master cylinder is located under the floor and bolted to the frame. A new split system master cylinder and power booster will be an amazing transformation of your stopping ability. Several aftermarket master cylinders and 7-inch boosters (with universal pedal mounts) are available. With a V8 engine swap, a 7 inch booster seems to be the most you can squeeze under the hood. | + | The single system master cylinder is located under the floor and bolted to the frame. A new split system [[master cylinder]] and power [[booster]] will be an amazing transformation of your stopping ability. Several aftermarket master cylinders and 7-inch boosters (with universal pedal mounts) are available. With a V8 engine swap, a 7 inch booster seems to be the most you can squeeze under the [[hood]]. |
The Geo Metro hanging pedal and 7 inch booster is one option, but the MC is small. Didnt chase down a match, but the center hole and bolt pattern appear to be typical GM. Be sure to get one designed for a booster application, and pay attention to the pushrod length. (Pulling the old pedals out was twice the work of putting the new one in). | The Geo Metro hanging pedal and 7 inch booster is one option, but the MC is small. Didnt chase down a match, but the center hole and bolt pattern appear to be typical GM. Be sure to get one designed for a booster application, and pay attention to the pushrod length. (Pulling the old pedals out was twice the work of putting the new one in). | ||
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