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Old 02-12-2009, 09:54 PM
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Default Lakewood Shocks on an 03?

Thinking about doing drag suspension setup. I've been searching on Summit and it says that the Lakewood shock only fit 99-02 GTs. Will they still work on an 03? I was thinking of doing: subframe connectors, summit UCA/LCA, lakewood 50/50 and what should I do in the front? Lakewood 90/10 or 70/30? what's the difference?

Also, is there a sutup that is adjustable for drag racing and handling? I'm mostly concerned with Drag but if I could have both that would be B.A.
Mostly just wanted to know about the lakewoods and input is welcome. I want a good suspension setup to bring my 60's down. My best 60' to date is 1.901 with stock suspension and DRs.

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Old 02-12-2009, 09:58 PM
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get the 90/10s 70/30s aren't worth it imo. it should work for a 03 but im not 100 percent.
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Old 02-13-2009, 10:23 AM
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I havent put them in yet but I got the Strange 10-way adjustable shocks, all 4. I will have them stiffer when on the street and at the track loosen them up for weight transfer. Also foxbody 4cyl front springs cut 1/2 coil? Possibly going to remove the swaybar and get a panhard bar.

Ive already got SFC's, 10.5" MT's, upper and lower control arms in. My best times with those in my sig.
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Those lakewoods will be great for the track, but as far as I know they dont make an adjustable shock. Qa1 or strange or kyb has adjustables.

I would go with adjustables up front if you want to retain some handling. 70/30's won't handle too bad, but won't do as good at the track as 90/10. 90/10's wont be a street friendly as the 70/30.
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Thanks for the replies. Anybody have suggestions for the best places to buy? I've just been searching on summit where else is good? I usually get stuff from AM but they don't have a whole lot of suspension stuff.
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I bought my Strange 10 ways off Summit, they should be here today. That seems to be where a fair amount of people are picking them up. I don't know about Lakewoods.
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Originally Posted by ddmsgtr1
I bought my Strange 10 ways off Summit, they should be here today. That seems to be where a fair amount of people are picking them up. I don't know about Lakewoods.
Are you putting on different springs? If so, which ones?

Also, The Strange shocks/ struts are showing up as only fitting a 99-02 as well. Who has these on an 03/04?

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