Brakes: 11-inch, vented, cast-iron front discs with vacuum assist standard. Rear 9.5-inch drums. (unchanged since 1970)

Steering: Overall ratio 13:1 (stock 15.03:1 to 10.61:1 variable).
2.61 turns lock to lock (stock: 2.41). Unchanged from 1980 (verify).

Front Suspension: Spring rates 365 lb./in. Identical to and unchanged from 1977.
(stock: 300 lb./in.) Stabilizer bar 1.125" (down from 1.2"). Stock bar: 0.938, F41: 1.0").

Rear Suspension: Spring rate 130 lb./in. (stock: 92-99 lb./in.)
Rear Stabilizer bar 0.594 inch. (stock: none, F41: 0.5625)

Wheels & Tires: Standard Z-28 tires were P225/70R-15 on 15 x 7 wheels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brakes: 11-inch, vented, cast-iron front discs with vacuum assist standard. Rear 9.5-inch drums.

Steering: Overall ratio 13:1 (stock 15.03:1 to 10.61:1 variable).
2.61 turns lock to lock (stock: 2.41). Unchanged from 1980 (verify).

Front Suspension: 2" Drop Springs from Hotchkis Performace.  Global West Del-a-Lum Control Arm Bushings.  Global West's Solid Interlocking Subframe Bushings.  Edlebrock IAS Shocks.  Hotchkis Front Sway Bar. Powder Coated Upper and Lower Control Arms.

Rear Suspension: Hotchkis Peformace 1 1/2" lowering leaf springs.  Stock rear sway bar.   Edlebrock IAS Shocks.

Wheels & Tires: 15"x8" Weld Draglites rear and 15"x6" Weld Draglites up front.