COIL-OVER CONVERSION KIT INSTALLATION
CCK001 – 1967-1969 Camaro, Firebird, 1968-1974 Nova
NOTE: This installation can be performed with the engine in the car
however the install is much easier if the inner fenders have been
removed. For illustrative purposes the following installation was
partially performed on a bare subframe.
NOTE: Do not use bushing-type coil-overs with this setup, use only
bearing-type coil-overs.
INSTALLATION:
1. Safely support the vehicle. Remove the upper and lower A-
arms and remaining front suspension to gain access to the
upper A-arm mount.
2. Using an angle-grinder or die grinder wit h a cut-of f wheel ,
remove the upper shock mount as shown in IMAGE 1 and 2.
3. Smooth the remaining weld and contour the upper A-arm
bracket using a sanding disc. The frame should appear
similar to IMAGE 3 when finished.
4. As shown in IMAGE 3, lay the drill template into the spring pocket and weld in place with 2-3 tack welds.
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COIL-OVER CONVERSION KIT INSTALLATION
CCK001 – 1967-1969 Camaro, Firebird, 1968-19 7 4 Nov a ( c ont .)
5. Using a drill with a 4” bi-metallic hole saw, cut out the top of the frame as shown in IMAGE 4. De-bur the opening.
6. Properly positioning the upper shock perch requires an assembled coil-over and lower A-arm. In the images shown below,
we used an AFCO coil-over with a lower shock T-bar. This allows the shock to bolt to the lower A-arm without any
modifications. Most coil-over shocks can be ordered this way or you can buy T-bar adapters from AFCO and QA1.
NOTE: Most coil-overs will have an upper mount that is somewhere between 1”- 1.5” wide. Your BMR coil-over brackets
will easily accommodate this range however may require slight trimming to fit the frame properly.
7. Bolt the lower A-arm in place. Leave bolts loose to allow the A-arm to freely pivot. Bolt the BMR coil-over brackets to the
upper mount of your coil-over as shown in IMAGE 5. Position the coil-over assembly into the frame and mount to the lower
A-arm. Insure that the coil-over is centered in the hole then position the coil-over brackets until they fit with minimal weld
gap as shown in IMAGE 5. (NOTE: frame contours and OE welds vary slightly and will require trimming to get the best fit.
Also, varying widths of different brand coil-overs will position the brackets differently, requiring slight trimming to
compensate.
8. Once the assembly is properly positioned and fit, tack-weld the brackets into place then remove the coil-over and lower A-
arm.
9. Weld the entire bracket in all accessible areas. The finished installation should look similar to IMAGE 5 below.
10. Sand, rust prevent, and paint entire area then reassemble.
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This product is an aftermarket accessory and not designed by the vehicles manufacturer for use on this vehicle. As such, buyer assumes all risk of
any damage caused to vehicle/person during installation or use of this product.
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