XV Level II Suspension installation

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XV Level II Suspension installation
« on: October 19, 2010 - 04:36:14 PM »
Tought I could share pictures of my installation of the XV Level II Suspension. The whole process took about a year. Mosty due to getting money for the extras, brakes, wheels etc..


Okay, let's start. Get the engine out. 340, was told they have only sold two smallblock based units.


Old stuff, sold it the next day!   :o


Testing the aluminium k-member.


Had to repaint the enginecompartment, I stitchwelded the dampertowers.


This is the cassette for the damper and UCA.


There are six extra point for bolting the K-member, there are tubes welded in the rails to support them.


The rack, it's from an 05 Mustang.
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Re: XV Level II Suspension installation
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2010 - 04:41:13 PM »

Suspension is on, no problems.


Should shave off some pounds! :)


The track width is wider than stock.

Also got the whole thing approved road legal by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration
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Re: XV Level II Suspension installation
« Reply #2 on: October 19, 2010 - 04:51:54 PM »

Got the XV Level II brakes, 14" discs, 6 piston calipers. Delivered to XV from StopTech.


The rims are from Forgeline, they are WC3 in gunmetal center, satin black powdercoat inner hoops, and polished step-lip outer. They are screwed together with titanium hardware. 18x9.5" front 18x12"" rear.


This is the Hydratech brake booster, I bought a pump from KRC.


More pics of the brakes. The pads from Hawk and Earl's braided hoses are also in the kit.


I put a needle roller bearing in the steeringcolumn. The orginal nylon brushing won't cut it.


Testing the wheel, 6.5" BS. The rack has to be shimed for clerance when turning lock to lock.


New paint in the enginecompartment, choose to black out the front.
« Last Edit: October 19, 2010 - 05:20:58 PM by jvike »
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Re: XV Level II Suspension installation
« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2010 - 04:53:46 PM »
That's impressive.   :2thumbs:

Do you want to do mine next?    :lol:

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Re: XV Level II Suspension installation
« Reply #4 on: October 19, 2010 - 05:12:43 PM »
Beautiful!  I hope it drives like it looks :wow:

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Re: XV Level II Suspension installation
« Reply #5 on: October 19, 2010 - 05:17:46 PM »

Hydraulic hoses for hydroboost and rack.

Getting there!


Me, starting to get done with it. Tires are Toyo R888. 275/35-18.


Will get discbrakes in the rear this winter.


Got to have lights!


The front is on, I like how the MAS fiberglass spoiler hide the low and shiny aluminium K-member.


DONE! and on my way out!


Ready to do a test trip, massive leakage form the automatic cooler. :oops:


Straight to the petrolstation!


Think I'll need to lower it a bit..  ;D


Managed to fit 335/30-18 on a 12" wide rims in orginal wheelwells! :D


Very happy with the way the car looks!  :smokin:


My brother wich is a Steeler fan, started to call my car Mean Joe Greene! hehe, It sure looks the part.


The 335s looks just right under the car.


On the weight it showed 3373 lbs with aprox 5.2 gallons of fuels. Lighning the car some 60 pounds.


Then I could park my 'Cuda, the only one in Europe with XV suspension. Finally a Pro Touring car. Now the winter is just around the corner, so this was the only short trip I got to do this year!


With my brothers 69 Mustang, I had a leaking distribution block on the brakes, so I got a long pedal during the short drive, so I never tested it properly, but the car felt modern, the chassis is very rigid, no flexing. Now I'll use the winter to change the brake dist. block and put on disc brakes in the rear and probably change the axles while I'm a it!

I did the XV rear a couple years ago, can post pics if anyone wants them, any questions about the XV suspension , just ask!
« Last Edit: October 19, 2010 - 05:27:47 PM by jvike »
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Re: XV Level II Suspension installation
« Reply #6 on: October 19, 2010 - 05:23:40 PM »
Very cool nice clean install keep the pictures coming
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Re: XV Level II Suspension installation
« Reply #7 on: October 19, 2010 - 07:04:37 PM »
Nice work! Keep us posted on your car. Let us know how it drives when you get to use it again!  :2thumbs:
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Re: XV Level II Suspension installation
« Reply #8 on: October 19, 2010 - 07:06:55 PM »
I enjoyed the pictures! Car looks great! Post more picture when you can! :thumbsup:
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Re: XV Level II Suspension installation
« Reply #9 on: October 20, 2010 - 12:08:48 PM »
Sweet setup! 


What are the offset/backspacing on those rims? 

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Re: XV Level II Suspension installation
« Reply #10 on: October 20, 2010 - 12:34:23 PM »
Thanks guys! The wheels have 6.5" Backspace both front and rear. Keep in mind that I have a narrower B-body axle.
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Re: XV Level II Suspension installation
« Reply #11 on: October 20, 2010 - 12:43:40 PM »
Looks good!  Wish I could do the rear in my car!  Pretty sweet to put that large rear tire back there!
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Re: XV Level II Suspension installation
« Reply #12 on: October 20, 2010 - 01:32:12 PM »
What spring rates did you set you up with in front and back?

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Re: XV Level II Suspension installation
« Reply #13 on: October 20, 2010 - 03:40:45 PM »
350 in front 225 back
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Re: XV Level II Suspension installation
« Reply #14 on: October 20, 2010 - 07:53:20 PM »
Awesome!  :2thumbs: I cheated and looked at the pictures of the rear suspension....  :misbehaving:
How long did it take once you had all the parts?
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