Speedtech G Body Rear Coilover User Manual

January 23, 2014

G-Body Rear Coilover Conversion Kit

Installation Instructions

The following instructions are intended for professional installers
and are guidelines only. Speedtech Performance assumes NO

responsibility for the installation of any of its products. All products are
intended for off road use only and must be installed by qualified
professionals only

Thank you for purchasing your new Speedtech G Body coilover conversion kit. Installing this
product will require the unbolting and removal of some of your rear suspension. Take all
necessary precautions whenever jacking up your vehicle and use safe and sturdy jack stands
to support the vehicle whenever it is off the ground. Be sure to take all other safety precautions
required to do the job correctly.

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G Body Rear Coilover Conversion Hardware Kit Checklist

Installation Instructions (1)
Black Aluminum Shock Adapters (2)
½ bolt sleeves (2)

Bolts

Upper Shock Mount (4)

3/8 x 1 3/4 NC

Bracket Mount (2)

7/16 x 3/4 NF

Trailing Arm Mount (4)

12 x 100 mm

Shock Adapter Mount
5/8 x 4 ½ NF (2)
5/8 x 1 NF (2)
Nylock Nuts

5/8 (2)

7/16 (2)

3/8 (4)

12mm (4)

Washers

5/8 (4)

7/16 (2)

3/8 (8)

12 mm (4)

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The vehicle should be on a level surface before you start.

1. In a couple short hours you can update your classic car with your new
Speedtech Performance coilover brackets and shocks. We recommend you
inspect all of your car's suspension prior to installation of our parts, such as
bushings and trailing arms which may be worn and could cause adverse effects.
Replace parts as necessary. Now is a great time to upgrade to our Articulink rear
trailing arms and adjustable rear sway bar.

2. Jack up and properly support the vehicle's frame on sturdy jack stands.
Remove the rear wheels if needed for extra room to work. With the rear axle
supported, remove from one side the rear shock and the rearward part of the
lower trailing arm from the axle bracket. Carefully lower the rear axle to the point
that you can remove the coil spring. Note that doing this one side at a time will
keep the axle located in position.

3. The Speedtech coilover bracket is designed to simply slip over and bolt on to
the existing axle bracket. Note that for determining left and right sides, the shock
mount tabs are located inward.

4. Hardware placement:
Bolt the 7/16 x 1 ¼ bolt, 7/16 washer, and 7/16 Nylock nut through the back side

hole where the factory shock bolt used to be. Do not fully tighten at this time.

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