Big Block Suspension Question

72bluNblu said

Ok, let's get real. Half of that is BS.

Header fitment- yup, that's true. Much easier without torsion bars.
Handling- 100% false. You can handle just as well with torsion bars. Hotchkis cars have handily beaten RMS equipped cars. There's nothing special about the MII suspension from a handling standpoint.
Alignment- What does that even mean? I bet I'm running more extreme alignment numbers on my torsion bar car than you are on your RMS car. -1.1° camber, +6.5° caster, 1/16" toe
Looks- If you're buying suspension for looks, you get what you deserve
Weight loss- 31 lbs manual to manual. Ain't that much.
oil pan fitment- I suppose? There are plenty of aftermarket pans that fit the stock K. Or mostly so. I'm ok with the small notch I knocked out of the engine mount for my Milodon road race pan. Lots easier than a $5k hit for pinto suspension.

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Keep in mind I was comparing stock suspension to the alterK. Now 100% of what I said is true.

I'm personally very happy with the AlterKation. I agree stock suspension can be upgraded, to get the job done, or even do it better. In regards to looks, why do people paint or powdercoat suspension parts?

Now here is the part that gets me...we are here talking about QA1 setups and other aftermarket parts. Some of these setups, while retaining the torsion bars, replaces every part of the stock system. Some guys go one step further and replace the stock steering box too.

Another thing I despised about the stock setup was the early style biscuit mounts. They left alot to be desired, especially after hacking the drivers side mount for the schumacher conversion mounts. YEs, you can make your own DC K-member or get yourself a 73 and newer K-member. Maybe i'm just lazy but parts are harder to find and my time is valuable, so again, for me, I like the alterKtion.

If you are going this far, I preffer the ALterKtion. THat is my opinion based on my experience.