If you've got a vintage GTO, LeMans, Tempest or T-37, you already know how quick it is stoplight to stoplight. With tires squealing, and Tri-Powers or four-barrels punched wide open, it's all about memories (if you're old enough) of Friday and Saturday nights spent proving who had the quickest car in town. But pilot your Poncho on twisting mountain roads, or worse, an autocross course, and the fond memories of days gone by quickly fade into a resounding cry for help with the realization that your vehicle's suspension is about as modern as black-and-white TVs and transistor radios.
These days, hobbyists have grown accustomed to the sophistication of modern suspension systems. Their vastly improved ride characteristics make us wonder how we ever lived with '60s- and '70s-era stock suspensions in the first place. That's why we're offering this Suspension Guide for '64-'77 Pontiac A-bodies. Within it, you'll find modern-engineered suspension kits that will elevate your Pontiac's ride to 21st century levels, and give you confidence and control every time you get behind the wheel.
Most of the manufacturers featured here-and we'll have more next month-offer full suspension kits (some divide their offerings into front and rear kits), and many of them can be customized with components and rates for your particular application. (Just for variety, the Dick Miller offering is for drag racing, to improve launches and lower e.t.'s.)
Whether you plan to enjoy your GTO as a weekend getaway car; drive it long distances to car shows; or participate in road rallies, autocrosses, or other competitions, the manufacturers listed here say these kits will make your classic Pontiac handle with the best performers on the road today.