Shock Towers

[msrmd]

While I have my 73 dissasembled for painting, is there anything I should do to reinforce the shock towers if they are in good shape? Also for street use is there any suspension modification that I should consider?

[mdrburchette]

If your shock towers are in good shape, there's not much you can do to improve them. As for suspension modifications, I guess it would depend on whether you wanted a more sporty ride or not. My 71 has the stock setup and it's a nice, comfortable cruising car. My 72 has a 1" swaybar and Koni shocks. I still think it's a nice cruiser but it doesn't lean in turns and makes you want to throw it around.

[msrmd]

should I consider new or different springs?

[mdrburchette]

I wouldn't change the springs unless you have a sagging problem on one side or the other. There's a thread on this forum about the early springs being more desirable.

[msrmd]

Thanks. By the way I will be taking pictures of my 73 in pieces this weekend and try to post them next week.