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Old 04-29-2009, 10:12 PM
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Default What suspension mod will help 1/4 times the most?

LCAs? UCAs? Springs?

If you could only pick ONE which would it be and why?

I can afford to get one of these items right now. Also should I go for the double adj. ones? or no?

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Old 04-29-2009, 10:46 PM
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LCA's would be my suggestion. They are designed to eliminate wheel hop (if you have any). You can get a decent set of uppers and lowers if you look around.
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yup lowers is the way to go... but honestly if your on a tight tight budget, id work the front end first
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Originally Posted by Cassie01GT
LCAs? UCAs? Springs?

If you could only pick ONE which would it be and why?

I can afford to get one of these items right now. Also should I go for the double adj. ones? or no?

thanks
I would say springs, just because the stock 4x4 height is terrible, even though this is about 1/4 times. Summit sells a set of both LCA/UCAs for around $150
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my first upgrade on suspension was eibachs drag springs with airbag. its taken me to the 12s. im starting to work on suspension now. chromoly k member and coilovers will be here tomorrow
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To the person who said you would work on the front. What would you do to the front?
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Originally Posted by grogan
my first upgrade on suspension was eibachs drag springs with airbag. its taken me to the 12s. im starting to work on suspension now. chromoly k member and coilovers will be here tomorrow
I would hope you will be in 12's anyway with that power.
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Not on the list... but, Tourqe arm and Phanhard bar. togather they = serious grip. best of all no upper control arms needed.
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id get strange 10 ways, or 90/10s... and a fox 4cyl spring... your lookin at about 250ish right there.
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Originally Posted by dimebag
id get strange 10 ways, or 90/10s... and a fox 4cyl spring... your lookin at about 250ish right there.
What is that?

And why 4cyl springs?
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