New suspension?
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New suspension?
Ok, so here's the deal..
I just put Saleen 18x9 replicas (Nitto NT555 265/35/18's all around) on my '94 GT convertible and, quite frankly, the wheel gap looks pretty ridiculous. There's almost more wheel gap on my Mustang than there is on my '01 Expedition.
That being said, I guess I'm moving suspension work way up on my list and making it the next thing I do.
Currently, I'm using the entire stock suspension (struts, shocks, and springs) and I have almost 116,000 miles.
What would be the BEST bang-for-the-buck setup available? The Bilstein BTS-7504 setup (http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku) looks really nice, but I just wanted to check and see if I could do "better", considering the BTS-7504 setup is..$750.
Thoughts?
Thanks,
-Jordan
I just put Saleen 18x9 replicas (Nitto NT555 265/35/18's all around) on my '94 GT convertible and, quite frankly, the wheel gap looks pretty ridiculous. There's almost more wheel gap on my Mustang than there is on my '01 Expedition.
That being said, I guess I'm moving suspension work way up on my list and making it the next thing I do.
Currently, I'm using the entire stock suspension (struts, shocks, and springs) and I have almost 116,000 miles.
What would be the BEST bang-for-the-buck setup available? The Bilstein BTS-7504 setup (http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku) looks really nice, but I just wanted to check and see if I could do "better", considering the BTS-7504 setup is..$750.
Thoughts?
Thanks,
-Jordan
Last edited by KSUWildcatFan; 11-27-2008 at 06:31 PM.
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Sometimes you have to go through 2-3 sets of springs before you get the exact ride height you really like. One you get the ride height where you want it then intstall the shocks and struts you really like. This way you don't have to keep taking loose those brand new shocks and struts. IF IT WERE ME I would get everything at the right ride height, get all my torque boxes, frame connectors, control arms and all that done and then when all that is established then I'd pick out the struts and shocks I wanted and do that last with the alignment. Thats just my personal preferance and not for everyone.
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This isn't a permanant thing. Just until you get the ride height set. Plus you won't notice that much differance in the ride with those big wheels and low profile tires.
#9
Ok..any suggestions on what I should try to start? Summit links would be nice, but if you have general product suggestions, I can see if I can find it on Summit. I'm expecting several gift certificates to Summit for Christmas this year..
-Jordan
-Jordan
Last edited by KSUWildcatFan; 11-23-2008 at 10:01 PM.