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Old 04-25-2007, 03:53 AM
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hey guys im getting ready to build my 91gt's suspension up. Im doing it all 1 paycheck at a time. So first what should i get, shocks, struts, springs, subframe connectors, control arms, etc. In what order should i buy them and what should i get, thanks guys.

Edit: this is a daily driver and also a weekend strip car. Im looking for a great launch, and a decent ride. I also would like it on the cheaper side if possible.
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Old 04-25-2007, 07:12 AM
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Im not an expert but i would say Rear control arms UPR, Strange 10ways for Shocks and Struts, and then some, Eibach pro springs, then subframes.
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Old 04-25-2007, 08:49 AM
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I would just save your money buy it all at once and then install it all at once. I would get subframes first though if you don't.
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Old 04-25-2007, 02:35 PM
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alrighty i will just save up and do it all at once then. Can you guys recommend me what specifically to buy? 4cyl springs for the front, what rear springs, what shocks and strust, etc.
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Old 04-25-2007, 03:04 PM
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Depending on your budget Maximum Motorsports sells kits that come with everything you need depending on what goals you want to achieve.

Most online mod suppliers also offer suspension kits....If you buy the items in the kit form you usually end up saving money. If you are not able to do that then look at the kit and its contents and piece it together
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Old 04-25-2007, 03:23 PM
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i would go sub frame connectors, rear control arms, springs shocks and struts at the same time. if u lower it get caster cambers also and maybe bump steer depending on your size wheels

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Old 04-25-2007, 03:35 PM
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if your serious about handling go to www.maximummotorsports.com they have everythign you need, yes it may seem pricey, but they are like among the top 3 in fox body suspension in my opinion. they make some nice kits so you can do all you want for one price, so you know what to save up to.
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Old 04-25-2007, 04:56 PM
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id buy and do it all at once ...no since tearing your rear end apart 3 times when you could do it once and get it over with. i got hotchis rear upper and lower control arms and i had it lowered and have subframe connectors on and ill tell ya its easier to do it all at once. if i had to start anywhere first thoit would be subframe connectors ...
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strange struts
4cyl springs
50/50(or a cheap adj. w. that setting, comp engineering makes them i think) shock
lowering spring of some sort, or tricksprings cut.
good lower control arms
decent uppers
subframes
air bags for the back.
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