91bigredgt

i know i will need to upgrade things like torque boxes, control arms, subframe etc but what should i be looking for when it comes to axles, k-member, differential, springs(street mostly some drag), shocks or in the case of the upr k member kit coilovers. am i missing anything? and btw i want to stay 4 lug

w8less

33 spline axles and a spool will handle whatever u could throw at it.

check out z motorsports or wolfecraft racing for all your suspension needs if the cars is more drag oriented

91bigredgt

oh and btw if it helps i hope to throw in a 408 stroker 400-500whp

MadMan@TheWheel

33 Splines are monstersI have never had an issue with 31splines, but 33 is that much better.
C-Clip elims, tubular front end (I have always ran UPR's), coil over front, eliminate rear quad shocks, replace upper and lowers in the rear, then top it off in the rear with either a coil over conversion or drag shocks according to what you would like your ride quality to be.

I would suggest through floor sub-frame connectors, tourque box reinforcement, drive shaft loop, and for really good chassis stiffening I would recommend at least a 6pt roll bar.

I see no problem with keeping four lugs, none at all I have seen that point argued time and time again but with a primarily street able vehicle the only reason to convert to 5 lug would be to open up your wheel availability, that's about it.

I hope I didn't leave anything out.

91bigredgt

thank you very much that helped out alot but one question in the rear for a good ride quality should i be looking at a set of lakewoods, strange, or the coilovers like u said and if i do go with the lakewoods or stranges what springs

w8less

if dont go coil over just use the stock gt springs. you cant go wrong with strange adjustables also

MadMan@TheWheel

I could not have said it any better.

4cyl springs are not too shabby also from what I have heard. I am for the coil overs personally.

w8less

i have heard 4cyclinder springs for the front but not for the back b/c there too soft

MadMan@TheWheel

Hmm, I can see some logic in that, it would appear that being on the front they would better shift the weight to the rear, being a little softer.....

I must think a little on that. Please hold