Suspension ideas
04-04-2007, 04:43 AM
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Suspension ideas
So i need to start buyin parts for my suspension. All i have as of now is front and rear springs. What should i start out with, rear upper and lower controll arms ? Summit has some for a decent price for the summit brand, i also see bbk has some for a decent price too. whats some good names to look for in controll arms ? I'm also gona do subframes, does company from company really matter for these ? If so, whats some good ones to look at. I'm just tryin to preplan here so i dont have to figure out everything when the time to buy comes. Thanks fellas.
04-04-2007, 04:45 AM
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RE: Suspension ideas
It really depends on what your budget is like. I could rattle off 5K worth of suspension right now if that was your budget LoL
Basics are:
Struts/Shocks
Front/Rear Springs
Upper/Lower Control Arms
Subframe Connectors
CC Plates
Or you can go all out and go with a three link or something with a tubular front suspension (k member, a arms, coilover kit, etc.)
Basics are:
Struts/Shocks
Front/Rear Springs
Upper/Lower Control Arms
Subframe Connectors
CC Plates
Or you can go all out and go with a three link or something with a tubular front suspension (k member, a arms, coilover kit, etc.)
04-04-2007, 04:49 AM
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RE: Suspension ideas
Ima hold off on a K member for a while now, prolly atleast till next winter. I'm lookin to get some decent stuff, dont wanna spend a fortune, but definatly want the power to stick. So i'll start out with shocks/struts, upper/lower controll arms, and subframes. Should get me a rpetty good start. And i already got the springs. So pretty much lookin spend a good amount, but nothing outa controll.
04-04-2007, 01:14 PM
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RE: Suspension ideas
Don't go with anything else besides strange 10 ways for shocks and struts. Are you wanting this to be a drag suspension or road race type? Also get the maximum motorsports XL full length subframes, the fit is phenominal. I'm using a set of non-adjustable upper and lower control arms from Summit Racing, they work great.
04-04-2007, 01:25 PM
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RE: Suspension ideas
Uppers and lowers to start with are by far one of the best suspension mods you can do right off the bat, you will notice a difference immediatley. Just make sure what you begin with you can build off of. There is no sense buying twice. Personally I am fond of and currently use UPR components and they are great. Love that Chromoly!
04-04-2007, 01:33 PM
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RE: Suspension ideas
ORIGINAL: 88BlueGT
For the shocks/struts... do you want something adjustable?
For the shocks/struts... do you want something adjustable?
04-04-2007, 01:36 PM
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RE: Suspension ideas
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Uppers and lowers to start with are by far one of the best suspension mods you can do right off the bat, you will notice a difference immediatley. Just make sure what you begin with you can build off of. There is no sense buying twice. Personally I am fond of and currently use UPR components and they are great. Love that Chromoly!
Uppers and lowers to start with are by far one of the best suspension mods you can do right off the bat, you will notice a difference immediatley. Just make sure what you begin with you can build off of. There is no sense buying twice. Personally I am fond of and currently use UPR components and they are great. Love that Chromoly!