Starting suspension work

[enzia35]

What to start off with? Since UMI is doing a discount right now I want to start on suspension mods. So far I have SFC, torque arm, lca, and the stb. What else to do?

[vr4gasm]

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panhard bar f their discount J & M products for me only :)

[whitdog54]

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LCA relocation brackets (the relos is what really helps the wheel hop)

[espey_16]

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Shocks and swaybars

[kristen]

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pretty much everything above is what i changed out...a$$ sticks to the ground like mad

[enzia35]

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Alright, well I ordered a torque arm, sfc, and sway bars. 700 dollars!!!:eek:
Can't wait to install them.

[whitdog54]

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so you got a torque arm, but not LCAs or LCA relos? I really though those were more important then a TA, especially in a v6 car...unless you're making tons of power we dont know about.

You should have bought used sway bars of ls1tech or something, would have saved around 100 bucks probably.

[vr4gasm]

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hope your car isn't a drag car.. those swaybars are fvcking heavy and help none in that area..

[firebirddrvr]

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^^^agreed i bought suspension technique sway bars and the back one isnt bad but the front one is a BEAR!! im going to switch to hotchkis one day because its MUCH lighter (but way more expensive)

[vr4gasm]

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and if your shocks and springs are stock have fun sliding out of control with those sway bars lol

[ssms5411]

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enzia35, your at least starting to get some of your suspension mods, will only need a few more and you should be good to go. Look into the relocation brackets their cheap and LCA's, panhardrod is good for adjustment and weight loss. Then look into shock/spring combo.
I know mine won't even spin the tires out of first even power braking, then it just chirps 2nd, and 3rd gear. I have the UMI TQ arm setup pretty well for the pinion angle and relocation brackets for the LCA's help alot too. I sold my ST 35mm front sway becuase of the 34lBS compared to a 32mm 1LE 10LB hollow(just wanted the weight savings). Then the rear is a 21mm 1LE which handles pretty nice still with the front. Panhardrod is also nice for adjustment of the rear. Have a good time installing the parts.

[enzia35]

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Yeah, I was contemplating more, but that'll've cut into savings too much. Just the big items right now. I was advised on another site about the torque arm being less than hearty? And I've seen alot of recommendations about the LCA relocation.

I'm looking at Hotchkiss lowering springs and the KYB AGX adjustable shocks.

[enzia35]

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hope your car isn't a drag car.. those swaybars are fvcking heavy and help none in that area..

Nah, just DD and maybe autox way down the line. When I get another car way later.

[Bonemaro]

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panhard bar f their discount J & M products for me only :)

x2 :rock: