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06-15-2015, 03:20 PM

#11

Derf00

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Location: AZ

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

This would be a great opportunity for upgrading the OE strut bolts from your early ones (the ones that only get torqued to 148 ft-lbs) to the later ones (166 ft-lbs). These are full size bolts and are not camber-adjustable. For your peace of mind.

Steeda's HD strut mount is a very, very good solution for daily drivers up through dual purpose street/moderately serious track driving. I've had a set on my '08 for a little over 5 years.

Norm

+1 on the upgraded OE strut bolts, I would also upgrade the stabilizer links to the 09+ ones. They have a fine thread vs coarse thread of the earlier models, a slightly larger diameter hex head, and revised locking nuts so that they actually hold the 85-89 ft/lbs of recommended torque.

07-15-2015, 08:57 PM

#12

semco

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Join Date: Jun 2015

Location: California

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So after my original post over 5 weeks ago, finally today my car is back on the road. I ended up going with the following:

Koni adjustable shocks and struts
Steeda adjustable upper strut mounts
Steeda Sport Springs
Steeda adjustable panhard bar
Steeda billet LCA's
Moog front endlinks, I even picked up the new 166 ft lbs strut bolts.

The difference is just unbelievable. Like imeyers302 said, it's like driving on rails. Just a shout out to everyone in this thread for the great advice. It was a long process and more expensive than originally planned but well worth it. This project couldn't have gone better.

Shout out to the guys at Steeda and American Muscle who were very helpful along the way.

Thanks again,

Semco

07-16-2015, 08:15 AM

#13

tj@steeda

3rd Gear Member

Join Date: Jul 2011

Location: Florida

Posts: 732

Semco,

We appreciate the support & are glad you are enjoying your Steeda parts!!

Post some pictures when you can :O.

Best Regards,

TJ

07-21-2015, 07:02 PM

#14

kenthicken

4th Gear Member

Join Date: Aug 2006

Location: Los Angeles, California

Posts: 1,277

Sounds like a good setup, but I highly recommend new larger-diameter sway bars, front and rear, to really wake things up!

Next stop - big brakes! GT500 takeoffs or Stoptech.