1973 Camaro UMI LOWERING LEAF Springs and REAR END INSTALL

1973 Camaro UMI LOWERING LEAF Springs and REAR END INSTALL
Thank you UMI for the Quality Lowering Springs! This episode I fully install the rear end (leaf springs, brakes, sway bar and bushings) on the 1973 Camaro Z28 restoration project! I went with a 2" drop leaf spring in order to lower the Camaro in the rear and 2.5" drop front spring to lower the front. UMI makes everything in USA which ensures superb fitment.
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Parts Used:
Rear Leaf Spring 2" drop UMI- SKU 2620
Koni Shocks Front- 8040-1017 and Rear 8014-18
Check out UMI's Camaro Rear Leaf Spring In Action-
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[@MichaelSmith-wb1es]

Following up here... I watched this a while back and saved it. I was having some problems getting mine in so I went back to this video and got it done. Thanks Ryan.

[@johnbussell8279]

Current favorite project on KZbin

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

🙏👍🙂

[@HOBrian2003]

Can’t believe I’m gonna say this, but Ryan, you have a nice rear end!! LOL

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

😂😂

[@RodrigoVargas72]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@fredg3356]

Sound, no music! This car is going to look insanely awesome! Much respect!

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Thanks Man!

[@2010sleeperlol]

This is exactly what we need, a channel with no hate, no clickbait, and no bs, I forgot I had subbed a while back but imma sit and binge watch everything about this build, ive got nothing better to do at 5 in the morning.

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Thanks man!!

[@2010sleeperlol]

@@RyanSampsonRPh here i am at 5 in the morning the next day getting ready to start working on a slightly newer camaro, its a 1978 Camaro z28 its one of the only things my great grandfather left for my grandma

[@peterandrews5695]

love that you offer the part numbers and what a clean look from the rear i did the same on my 70 Camaro RS building for my son all black from yje back the days of ghrome and steel 12 bolt covers are gone nice woirk

[@faronensley417]

Raw sound for sure.

[@parkestevens9822]

Raw sound.

[@Supercell725]

Watched your video at work while eating lunch in my office Ryan. By the end of the video two other guys had pulled up chairs and watched it with me. Face it Ryan, your growing into a celebrity. Excellent video and background music, it’s coming together young man, it’s coming together.

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

That’s awesome!! Thanks for the support Larry!

[@sexysammij1]

Man she is coming along nicely. This is a fantastic build project I'm loving the content you are making. Cannot wait to see her done and back on her wheels ready for the motor to go back in

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Thank you Samantha 😁!

[@donbearden1953]

Ryan, man it’s looking great! You definitely know how to pay attention to detail, you don’t miss a thing! I want to see it completed and you light them up!

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Thanks man!

[@FlatheadTerry]

Great video Ryan. Really like how you explain what you're doing and listing the part numbers.Very helpful!

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Hi Terry, thanks!

[@65oldguy]

Really nice build Ryan, I’m enjoying this series a lot. Your attention to detail shows in this restoration and your video production. Class A job!!!

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Hey thanks John!!

[@1ocean515]

The rear end looks really good Ryan. Liked the idea of painting the new Koni’s. To me, there is something about a clean and detailed diff and spring assembly when viewed from behind the car. It shows attention to detail and signals the car itself is put together right. Well done! 👍👍

[@ronvan1362]

lookin awesome Ryan. Anxious to see the final product. Have a great day and stay safe.

[@iamrichrocker]

bet you thought this day was long in coming..keep up the steady work..and when things get tough walk away and go have some fun..then come back and tackle it..makes a big difference..great job ryan..

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Great advice, thanks man!

[@Sparky4291]

It's coming together, love it can't wait to see it on the road

[@whobroughtdude2231]

Thanks for this! Just picked up a 70 project for $300. I believe it’s a base model with a 350 but I’m learning that some stuff is different. A/C, true dual exhaust with a console shifter TH350. Outside from the firewall back is solid. Floor pan has some issues and I need new fenders and front upper and lower valances but I grabbed a 78 z28 hood because I like the look. I’m about to strip the rear end and pull the tranny but it’s great to see a tutorial on how to reinstall it. Thanks

[@robertyates6413]

Love the looks of a lowered 2nd gen Camaro, nice touch Ryan!

[@ramblingsofnothing7783]

Damn. How did I miss this.

[@AutomanZ]

Looks amazing and i'm so glad I found your channel when I did. I can't wait for the next video. Keep up the good work buddy.

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Thank you 🙂👍

[@morganleblanc730]

Great job! A few comments. What a nice assembly manual! You need a brake tool. They inexpensive and the brake tool might prevent injury. Look forward to the next video

[@dennisostler9613]

Great eye for the detail Ryan, it takes a bit more time to do it right but the finished product is awesome...looking forward to your next video

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Thanks Dennis!

[@scottkovacs7634]

Looks great keep up the good work.

[@JIMFED63]

Looks awesome Ryan love watching this build !!!

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Thanks man!

[@larryburwell8550]

well ryan, you doing a great job on this 73 z28, ive been around race shops all my life. Bud Moores in spartanburg sc longtime family friend and i have watched the crew build race cars all my life. your doing a great job. cant wait to see her finished. i really enjoy your videos. keep posting them. good luck buddy your doing good. Larry

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Thank you Larry, your life experiences sound awesome!

[@steveblankenship2413]

Realy looking good, cant wait to see it on the road ,oh and yes raw sound

[@boostedbilly7308]

Nice job 👍

[@joehall4569]

I'm not faulting you for anything you do but Ive been building car's & truck's for over 50 year's the only thing I ever torque is drive line part's be it good or bad but never had a problem.

[@johnmilner7603]

No music for me. Rather hear people talk. Red is the Koni color. I bought Koni’s back in ‘83 when I was visiting in Az for my 70 Z/28. 16:55 when I replaced my front rubber stabilizer bushings in my ‘87 Grand Nat’l, in order to get it mounted with the bolts you need to use your floor jack under the bracket and jack it up and not cut the rubber shorter. Anyways the cars LQQK’n good.

[@RodrigoVargas72]

MAYBE I’d be ok with some Rush tunes from back in the day. But that’s just me... an almost 49 y/o old fart.

[@johnmilner7603]

@@RodrigoVargas72 wish I was 49, I’m 67 and still get under my 1970 Z28 which I bought in 1981. Back in the day for me is 60’s and 70’s rock.

[@Will-zi1sj]

great job; really enjoying the rebuild.

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Thanks man

[@williamdalbey4867]

Well, to piggy back off of HO Brian2003, you also keep your rear end very clean! Lol. Another great video, Ryan!

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Fantastic job Ryan. Looks like some great parts. I'll check them out when I get to that part of my project.

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Everything fit well. I can’t wait to test out how it drives!

[@ald6829]

Great job you hansome fella!

[@mattperkins7038]

I built my 66 nova almost identical to your camaro (detail wise). It looks really good man and I’m sure I’ll see it at some shows.

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Thanks bro!

[@MegaKnutten]

i realy like the music

[@lonnieharris6197]

Looking good you are doing a great job .

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Thank you!

[@zacharygood4712]

Thats a nice exide battery sign you have !

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Haha she is purty

[@skinnerhound2660]

Great job Ryan. Kudos for your research on the parts. The results and your install are impressive. This will be one sweet ride.

[@FourSpeedFilms]

Cool!

[@MegaKnutten]

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[@PuristMotorsports]

Seems like its always the little bits that slow reassembly down. Those swaybar bushings are a good example. Always a bunch of false starts. We're ready, no we're not ready. We're ready, wait, nope.. we're not.... lol

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

You hit the nail on the head! One small little bushing set me me back a week 😅

[@traviswarehime5796]

Great video! By the way O-H

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

IO!

[@johnwagner4559]

I would've DIFFENITLY used a lock washer or at least some locktite on that nut, vibration is a killer. Just common sense. Great job!!! Curious though, why didn't u go with disc brake conversions? Good decision on painting the red shocks. I would've gone with black but....

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Right?! It does seem weird and counterintuititve but I am just going the service manual. It just says that after 50 miles of driving to re-torque and it will be all set.

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Also I wanted to experience how the car drives with brand new factory brakes. If I need to upgrade I can then truly appreciate how much a rear disc brake swap improved the car 👌

[@williepelzer384]

That car will wheel hop - spring rap, off the line without some kind of traction bars. I would recommend cal- Trac or at the very least slapper bars.

[@Dang.sauce..]

Sick

[@pmscalisi]

Drum brakes are a pain in the ass

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Definitely harder to replace!

[@jmark7390]

In my humble opinion you should have left the Konis red.

[@leroysmith5074]

hello ryan

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Hi Leroy! Hope all is well!

[@scrappy7571]

I noticed one of the brake springs is incorrectly installed. The spring is contacting the adjuster star wheel. The self adjuster will not turn, and the pedal will get low as the shoes wear. The white spring around 8:30 min.

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Good catch I will check it out tomorrow thank you for pointing this out!

[@scrappy7571]

@@RyanSampsonRPh Your welcome. It's an easy mistake, seen it many times. I've been hanging GM brake shoes since your car was new. I had a 73 type LT, was a 4 yr old trade in at the dealer I worked. Sure miss it, but always wanted a Z. Good luck with your build. Oh, also those spring pads should not bend the lower mount like that. I'm guessing the factory rubber was softer..

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

@@scrappy7571 Gotcha! Agh I was wondering about that! I should replace them then, they were already bent and I thought they were supposed to be like that since they were the original mounts 😧

[@scrappy7571]

@@RyanSampsonRPh A slight bend was normal, but those look too tight. Can you remove (grinder) some of the rubber to make them thinner? I would straighten the mount in a press. Or try to find a different manufacture. Maybe gm still sells them, or one of the resto suppliers.

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

@@scrappy7571 Sounds good I will try to press them out and if that doesnt work I will buy some new ones. Thanks again for the info!!

[@rogertraynor2287]

When's the motor coming?

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

I hope to get back to that within the month 🤞..I have been waiting on the 5.7 scat rods for skip white to complete my rotating assembly for the past 3 months now 😔. Then I can finally start putting the 383 together

[@robertreavley7145]

Why not do a 4link rear end? Is it cost or originality?

[@ednepveux3242]

Hi, question, when you lower car on ground won’t the sway bar be lower then the rear end? I had a ‘79 Z28 that I put the complete Koni suspension on back in the ‘80s and I ran into the same problem and had to find different “shorter” sway bar brackets to accommodate the change in height.

[@ednepveux3242]

Hello?

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

It should still have enough clearance but we will see when I put in on it’s own weight. I would think since the sway bar is mounted under the rear leaf springs the sway bar should actually reside at the same height (just about) as the factory. We will see though and you bring up a valid point that I never thought of until now 🙂

[@ednepveux3242]

@@RyanSampsonRPh I'm sure you will figure it out either way! Love the channel!

[@robertreynolds2726]

Great video. Drum brakes suck lol

[@TXH1138]

yep, I would have liked to see him upgrade to disc.

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

I wanted to experience the factory setup first before I potentially upgrade down the road 🙂!

[@jaswats9645]

I prefer raw sound please and thanks!

[@fishimust4766]

I like the videos better without all the music.