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04-06-2004, 10:40 PM
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I already plan on putting some kyb gr2 shocks in the rear and a throw on a wonder bar... maybe some polyurethane bushings... what else would really improve handling/suspension for the least amount of money. is there any mods that can be done for free to improve the suspension? any suggestions will help.
04-06-2004, 10:42 PM
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Car: 1991 Trans AM GTA
Engine: 5.7L TPI
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suspension mods are not cheap...if you are looking for doing cheap suspension mods, you are going to be hurting later on down the road. i am not even done with my front suspension and i have already put about $450 into it.
04-06-2004, 11:30 PM
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Engine: 377 LSX
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The next closest thing to being free is to box your LCA's and panhard rod. After that you are going to have to fork over some dead presidents to improve your ride.
04-06-2004, 11:47 PM
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Car: transam, el camino
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Check out the homebrew subframe connectors in the fabrication forum, might be a possibility if you have access to a welder.
04-07-2004, 09:31 AM
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Car: 2002 Formula Firebird
Engine: LS1
Transmission: 4l60e
Axle/Gears: 3.23
GR2 shocks for the rear are junk. I've went through 2 pairs in 2 years. They are cheap for a reason I think. I have stock springs so that could have causes premature wear. I am going to try a set of the gas-a-just KYBs for the back since I get a lifetime warranty from work on them.
The gr2 struts seem to be doing fine. I am replacing them with another set when I do my spring/front end rebuild in a week or so.
The gr2 struts seem to be doing fine. I am replacing them with another set when I do my spring/front end rebuild in a week or so.
04-07-2004, 02:50 PM
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Car: '90 RS
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Originally posted by Mike92RS
Dont stiffer springs actually put more wear on shocks, due to the higher spring rate?
Dont stiffer springs actually put more wear on shocks, due to the higher spring rate?
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04-11-2004, 05:33 PM
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Car: 1986 camaro
Engine: 383 sbc
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Axle/Gears: 4th Gen 10 bolt/Detroit TrueTrac 4.
you can box your lcas like i did. it only cost me some sticks for my stick welder.
04-11-2004, 06:05 PM
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Car: 1991 Trans AM GTA
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Originally posted by spartyon
you can box your lcas like i did. it only cost me some sticks for my stick welder.
you can box your lcas like i did. it only cost me some sticks for my stick welder.
04-11-2004, 07:57 PM
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Car: 1986 camaro
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Originally posted by White91GTA
what did you do? i see you welded something in there, but what
what did you do? i see you welded something in there, but what
04-11-2004, 08:58 PM
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Originally posted by spartyon
it is 1-1/4" flat rebar. pretty sturdy stuff.
it is 1-1/4" flat rebar. pretty sturdy stuff.
04-11-2004, 09:15 PM
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i wont know for a while. its a project in the works. every week i get closer and closer. this weekend the headers and ignition are being finalized then the exhaust and wiring. then fluids. hopefully by the end of the summer she will pur.
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