Back in the day, a company called Bell Tech, or BellTech, who was more know in the truck world of the time, made two-inch lowering spindles for the Pontiac Fiero. I'm not sure how many spindles they ended up making but I did buy a set of them for my 85GT Fiero back in the early 90s. What I liked about them the most is that the lowering spindles allowed you to keep the OEM geometry (the rear was lowered by lowering springs). I think the Bell Tech lowering spindles were probably one of the rarest aftermarket pieces of hardware that was ever developed for Fiero's. We sold that Fiero 5/29/09 to fund the purchase of another sports car because we simply didn't have enough garage space. We still miss our 85G,T t-top, whale tail, Fiero to this day.
Sounds like a great car you had. I have heard of the drop spindles for the Fiero. I have seen maybe one set for sale a number of years ago. Definitely an extremely rare pattern to get ahold of nowadays!
This is a good upgrade👍 In fact you alter the roll center which helps with handling on the track. Rodney has modified his ball joints since I did mine. Before the snap ring that you put in place, he recommended a couple of tack welds to hold the ball joint!
I had these in my 88 coupe. Had to take them out after my 13” brake install because it caused the lower control arm to hit the rotor.🙃 They worked great while I had them.
Two negative things about Rodney's lowering ball joints: 1. If you decide to upgrade your brakes to 13" rotors later on, it won't fit right. 2. Rodney's lowering ball joints don't last as long as his regular ball joints. However, Thumbs up for your effort & passion for Fiero.
Could you provide some details on your rear suspension setup? Also, is this an '88? I'm thinking I may want to do coilovers on the front and back of my '86 . . . I'm more concerned with performance than aesthetics, but man, your Fiero looks great!
Thank you! My fiero is also an ‘86. My coilovers were made by one of my friends so I don’t know too much about them. I do know that they are a 10” 2.5ID 300lb summit racing springs on a Modified stock fiero strut
@@FieroKyle Every little bit of info helps! I really want my Fiero to handle like it's on rails (it's the right platform for it), so I'm trying to do my homework as I plan it out. Your car looks great, man! :-)
What do you run for brakes? In my 86, Notchie, I have done the brake booster and stainless steel brake cables, but that’s it. Thinking about doing grande am up front, but heard mixed reviews on that.
@@FieroKyle Hah, these are the two engines at the top of my swap list as well :-) I have some fondness for the LS4 becuase I once had a Grand Prix GXP that I dearly loved. I'm also considering building out the 2.8 and slapping a turbo on there, which won't be any cheaper, but it'll be an interesting challenge . . .
Back in the day, a company called Bell Tech, or BellTech, who was more know in the truck world of the time, made two-inch lowering spindles for the Pontiac Fiero. I'm not sure how many spindles they ended up making but I did buy a set of them for my 85GT Fiero back in the early 90s. What I liked about them the most is that the lowering spindles allowed you to keep the OEM geometry (the rear was lowered by lowering springs). I think the Bell Tech lowering spindles were probably one of the rarest aftermarket pieces of hardware that was ever developed for Fiero's. We sold that Fiero 5/29/09 to fund the purchase of another sports car because we simply didn't have enough garage space. We still miss our 85G,T t-top, whale tail, Fiero to this day.
Sounds like a great car you had. I have heard of the drop spindles for the Fiero. I have seen maybe one set for sale a number of years ago. Definitely an extremely rare pattern to get ahold of nowadays!
This is a good upgrade👍
In fact you alter the roll center which helps with handling on the track.
Rodney has modified his ball joints since I did mine. Before the snap ring that you put in place, he recommended a couple of tack welds to hold the ball joint!
PS: what wheel size and offset are you using? They look good😉
I had these in my 88 coupe. Had to take them out after my 13” brake install because it caused the lower control arm to hit the rotor.🙃 They worked great while I had them.
Two negative things about Rodney's lowering ball joints:
1. If you decide to upgrade your brakes to 13" rotors later on, it won't fit right.
2. Rodney's lowering ball joints don't last as long as his regular ball joints.
However, Thumbs up for your effort & passion for Fiero.
You got some balls Kyle. I can barely get in and out of mine and it's stock. lol
Need that 11.25 brake upgrade to fill those wheels
Perfect 👌🏻🤘🏻
Hey Kyle, could you tell me where I can buy coilivers lowering springs for my 87 GT
Thanks love your videos
What coil overs did you use for your he rear??
What year is your Fiero mine is a 1988 so I have the better suspension but I would like the front to be 1/2 inch lower
Nice Video! Is it an 88? I have an 86 Notchie, looks different.
Mine is an 86 aswell
Could you provide some details on your rear suspension setup? Also, is this an '88? I'm thinking I may want to do coilovers on the front and back of my '86 . . . I'm more concerned with performance than aesthetics, but man, your Fiero looks great!
Thank you! My fiero is also an ‘86. My coilovers were made by one of my friends so I don’t know too much about them. I do know that they are a 10” 2.5ID 300lb summit racing springs on a Modified stock fiero strut
@@FieroKyle Every little bit of info helps! I really want my Fiero to handle like it's on rails (it's the right platform for it), so I'm trying to do my homework as I plan it out. Your car looks great, man! :-)
Quinton Lawman thank you! Glad to help. Hope all goes well for your car!
What do you run for brakes? In my 86, Notchie, I have done the brake booster and stainless steel brake cables, but that’s it. Thinking about doing grande am up front, but heard mixed reviews on that.
How many coils cut on your springs?
1.5
@@FieroKyle did you have to trim the bumpstop at all?
Shan Badhesa nope
What tires are those?
what engine does it have?
Only the 2.8 for now. Actively looking for a 3800 or an LS4 though
@@FieroKyle same, I have a four-cylinder though
@@FieroKyle Hah, these are the two engines at the top of my swap list as well :-) I have some fondness for the LS4 becuase I once had a Grand Prix GXP that I dearly loved. I'm also considering building out the 2.8 and slapping a turbo on there, which won't be any cheaper, but it'll be an interesting challenge . . .