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1969 Camaro Rear Clip Install - The Bionic Camaro, Part 2

An Unbeatable Backside Bolt-In...For The First Generation

By Mike Harrington, Photography by Team Super Chevy
  • 1969 Chevy Camaro Rear Clip Installation
    The next few install steps are where things really start to come together.
  • 1969 Chevy Camaro Rear Clip Installation
    Jack the rear end into place and bolt the coilovers and the four-links onto the rear end.
  • 1969 Chevy Camaro Rear Clip Installation
    Another view of the installed four-link and coilover shocks.
  • 1969 Chevy Camaro Rear Clip Installation
    Mount the sway bar housing to the shock X member then attach the splined bars to the sway bar housing and the linkage to the rear end.
    1969 Chevy Camaro Rear Clip Installation
    Mount the sway bar housing to the shock X member then attach the splined bars to the sway
  • 1969 Chevy Camaro Rear Clip Installation
    The Panhard bracket and bar are last on the install list. At this point most of the major work is done and out of the way.
    1969 Chevy Camaro Rear Clip Installation
    The Panhard bracket and bar are last on the install list. At this point most of the major
  • 1969 Chevy Camaro Rear Clip Installation
    It would be best to go over every bolt and torque them down to spec. Fully illustrated install instructions and templates are included with this four-link kit.
    1969 Chevy Camaro Rear Clip Installation
    It would be best to go over every bolt and torque them down to spec. Fully illustrated ins
  • 1969 Chevy Camaro Rear Clip Installation
    In order to make the front clip and rear four-link setup function as one unit, TCI recommends installing their subframe connectors which will work with their front clip or an OEM clip.
    1969 Chevy Camaro Rear Clip Installation
    In order to make the front clip and rear four-link setup function as one unit, TCI recomme
  • 1969 Chevy Camaro Rear Clip Installation
    Anyone that has ever driven an F-body (before subframe connectors were installed, and after) can attest to the fact that they do work.
    1969 Chevy Camaro Rear Clip Installation
    Anyone that has ever driven an F-body (before subframe connectors were installed, and afte
  • 1969 Chevy Camaro Rear Clip Installation
    With the limited space in this magazine, we can't give you a bolt by bolt install story.
  • 1969 Chevy Camaro Rear Clip Installation
    What we would like to stress is the lack of fabricating and welding required for a functional performance rear end like this.
    1969 Chevy Camaro Rear Clip Installation
    What we would like to stress is the lack of fabricating and welding required for a functio
  • 1969 Chevy Camaro Rear Clip Installation
    Vehicle owner Todd Heimerl took a "spare no expense" approach when it came to the build of this '69 Camaro, and at the writing of this article, the engine was still in the construction process.
    1969 Chevy Camaro Rear Clip Installation
    Vehicle owner Todd Heimerl took a "spare no expense" approach when it came to the build of
  • 1969 Chevy Camaro Rear Clip Installation
    When the build is complete the Camaro will be tested at the track. We will then provide the test results with photos and video.
    1969 Chevy Camaro Rear Clip Installation
    When the build is complete the Camaro will be tested at the track. We will then provide th
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By Mike Harrington
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