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Old Dec 11, 2006 | 08:35 PM
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Might want to consider a softer shock for the rear.
Might find grip hard to find.

I would suggest doing the 1" upper control arm drop for better suspension geometery.
Roller spring perches & strut rods with heim joint also make big improvements.

Definitely recommend a Monte Carlo bar and export brace.
Subframe connectors might a nice improvement as well.
+1 on the Shelby drop
there is a "how to" in the FAQ section
Old Dec 11, 2006 | 09:05 PM
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i just installed the mid eye with kyb this week...there is still a few inches of clearance between my 17' tim and tire and the fender well. i am going to lower it another inch maybe two with blocks.
Old Dec 12, 2006 | 01:58 AM
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Thanks for all of your insight guys.

Might want to consider a softer shock for the rear.
Might find grip hard to find.

I would suggest doing the 1" upper control arm drop for better suspension geometery.
Roller spring perches & strut rods with heim joint also make big improvements.

Definitely recommend a Monte Carlo bar and export brace.
Subframe connectors might be a nice improvement as well.
Bav, the connecters are welded in place, and the export sits in my room currently. Ill pick up a MC bar on my next trip to the store. Sorry, but please explain what a heim joint is? You mean the adjustable strut rods?

Our member Mugsy has the same setup Im shooting for (and the same color car) and I love it! It still has the original stance of the saggy butt, its just a tad lower than original all-round.
Old Dec 12, 2006 | 02:16 AM
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Yup,

You want adjustable strut rods.
What "really" makes adjustable struts special is not the fact that caster settings can be set with them (which is nice), but in fact they have a heim joint to reduce suspension binding.
I can dig up a photo of a heim joint if needed.
Old Dec 12, 2006 | 02:24 AM
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I think I can picture what your saying. Kinda like a swivel but doesnt spin(thats the best I can do). I think the opentracker site has them too...
Old Dec 12, 2006 | 02:45 AM
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You've got the right idea...
Sure beats rubber as a pivot point!!!

Old Dec 12, 2006 | 03:03 AM
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340 dollars! They better be made of gold..

I think stock ones will suite me just fine[&o]
Old Dec 12, 2006 | 10:39 AM
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I did the front and rear sway bar. I did not do the higher rate springs. I did not want to drop the front anymore, I wouldn't be able to see out my back window. I would recommend Polyeurethane throughout.
Old Dec 12, 2006 | 03:53 PM
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Baddog i am slowly doing the same only difference was that i am using koni's so far i have added the koni on a 1.25 turns on them so far i have just got the shocks and Monte carlo bar in and it is much better. I have the roller perches to go on at some point when i get the new springs...best save my pennies and avoid speeding tickets!!!
Old Dec 13, 2006 | 05:23 AM
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Jrr, my kit came with midolyne bushings and poly where applicable( not sure which ones are which)...

Paddy, I remember you saying Koni's were alot cheaper where u lived, how much are they? Just curious...Yes, Im definitly avoiding any more tickets aswell...



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