1970 Chevy Nova Suspension Overhaul - Performance Part Installation

You can see why we needed to grind down that small section of the fire wall. As you can see, the new clip bolts right into the stock locations, and the support brackets fit flat up against the fire wall.
You can see why we needed to grind down that small section of the fire wall. As you can se
Here's our launch pad, we're ready to begin. Not a spec of dirt or road grime can be found on this Nova ... yet.
Here's our launch pad, we're ready to begin. Not a spec of dirt or road grime can be found

The rack-and-pinion along with the tie-rods are next. If it makes it easier, the rack-and-pinion can be bench-installed for better alignment.
The rack-and-pinion along with the tie-rods are next. If it makes it easier, the rack-and-
The upper and lower control arms are next, along with the Wilwood 13-inch rotors and Wilwood 6-piston calipers. The chromed A-arms are an upgradeable option, as are the monster Wilwood brakes.
The upper and lower control arms are next, along with the Wilwood 13-inch rotors and Wilwo
Bushings and bolts. All the hardware is supplied, so making trip after trip to the local auto parts store should not be a concern. Besides all this, TCI has one of the best set of assembly instructions any installer could want. Every step is photographed and illustrated, making life easy-even for the simpleminded, like yours truly.
Bushings and bolts. All the hardware is supplied, so making trip after trip to the local a

Billet coilover shocks are standard with each clip assembly. Chromed springs? Well, those will cost a little extra.
Billet coilover shocks are standard with each clip assembly. Chromed springs? Well, those
Like we mentioned earlier, installing the components is the easy part. The upper arms, calipers and rotors are all that is left, and, for what it's worth, we're done.
Like we mentioned earlier, installing the components is the easy part. The upper arms, cal
Ride height adjustability, as well as rebound and compression control come standard on these shocks.
Ride height adjustability, as well as rebound and compression control come standard on the

As the saying goes, chrome won't get you home. But it sure looks cool when you get there, even if it is underneath the car. Chromed sway bars? Yup, it's another optional upgrade.
As the saying goes, chrome won't get you home. But it sure looks cool when you get there,
When the front clip was fully assembled, it was once again removed from the vehicle. This time around the engine and transmission found their way into the mix, and all pieces came together at once. It took a bit of work to get it all in there. Brake lines had to be replumbed and rerouted.
When the front clip was fully assembled, it was once again removed from the vehicle. This
After a few days work it all came together. Pictures make it look so easy. It really is easy, it just takes time. Take a look at it now. This Nova is starting to look like a work of art. In our follow-up article we will have proof-positive numbers along with the rear install next.
After a few days work it all came together. Pictures make it look so easy. It really is ea