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Nova Steering & Suspension Upgrade - Get A Handle On It

Nova Frontend Upgrades

By Jim Rizzo
  • Nova Suspension Steering Fatman Spindle Compatibility
    The Fatman spindles accept all performance braking system components, so the Wilwood caliper brackets were a direct bolt on.
    Nova Suspension Steering Fatman Spindle Compatibility
    The Fatman spindles accept all performance braking system components, so the Wilwood calip
  • Nova Suspension Steering Hub And Discs
    After unpacking the Wilwood system and making sure all the components were in place, we assembled the hubs and discs. Wilwood supplies a complete and thorough instruction sheet that makes assembly a straightforward operation.
    Nova Suspension Steering Hub And Discs
    After unpacking the Wilwood system and making sure all the components were in place, we as
  • Nova Suspension Steering Brake Assembly
    Once both units are assembled, the brake discs are attached to the hub assemblies and the bolts tightened to spec.
    Nova Suspension Steering Brake Assembly
    Once both units are assembled, the brake discs are attached to the hub assemblies and the
  • Nova Suspension Steering Wilwood Brake Wiring
    An extremely important aspect of the Wilwood assembly is safety wiring of the hub components. There are tips included in the instructions and a more in-depth explanation on the Wilwood Web site.
    Nova Suspension Steering Wilwood Brake Wiring
    An extremely important aspect of the Wilwood assembly is safety wiring of the hub componen
  • Nova Suspension Steering Safely Wired Brake
    This image shows a nearly completed example of a safety wired assembly.
  • Nova Suspension Steering Complete Front End Chassis
    Once the bearings and grease seals are installed the finished rotors are then installed onto the spindles, the calipers attached to the brackets, and the pads and brake lines in and connected, the job is pretty much complete. Next time we'll show you what we did to the rear suspension to bring it up to par with the front, and we'll get back to the track for some final testing and comparison to our baseline performance.
    Nova Suspension Steering Complete Front End Chassis
    Once the bearings and grease seals are installed the finished rotors are then installed on
SOURCES
Fatman Fabrications
704-545-0369
www.fatmanfab.com
Classic Performance Products
175 East Freedom Avenue
Anaheim
CA  92801
800-522-5004
www.classicperform.com
QA1
800-721-7761
qa1.net
WILWOOD ENGINEERING
4700 Calle Bolero, Dept. SC
Camarillo, CA 93012
By Jim Rizzo
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