daily driver suspension w/o breaking the bank...
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Car: 1984 Z28 ~Brown Horse~
Engine: 305 V8
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.23...i dunno...
daily driver suspension w/o breaking the bank...
i'm looking to redo the shocks, struts, and springs, but can't really spend about 500-700 on bilsteins or konis. i was wondering if there are any prooducts that would be good for a few years. i really don't mind having to replace it in a year or two when i can actually afford a good suspension set-up.
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Car: 91 Camaro RS
Engine: 305 TBI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 2.73 Posi w/Disc
I used:
KYB GR-2 for the fronts. KYB-236001 ($50/each)
KYB Gas-a-Just for the rear. KYB-KG5562 ($30/each)
Moog HD springs all around
And ES poly/polygraphite mounts & bushings all around
Rides very tightly now...
KYB GR-2 for the fronts. KYB-236001 ($50/each)
KYB Gas-a-Just for the rear. KYB-KG5562 ($30/each)
Moog HD springs all around
And ES poly/polygraphite mounts & bushings all around
Rides very tightly now...
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Car: 91 Camaro RS
Engine: 305 TBI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 2.73 Posi w/Disc
http://www.summitracing.com
I got the Moog springs locally (it's actually HD Z28 rear springs and HD RS in the front), but everything else from Summit.
I got the Moog springs locally (it's actually HD Z28 rear springs and HD RS in the front), but everything else from Summit.
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Car: 91Camaro RS
Engine: 305TBI
Transmission: 5-Speed
Axle/Gears: 3.08
I am using the exact same setup minus the springs(KYB GR-2s up front, Gas a justs in the rear, ES bushings all around). I may keep the stock springs in right now.
PhLaXuS: Did the ride height change at all when you put on the new MOOG springs? I heard that the springs tend to sag over time granted they are still the original springs, and Im afraid to get those if the car gets raised a bit.
PhLaXuS: Did the ride height change at all when you put on the new MOOG springs? I heard that the springs tend to sag over time granted they are still the original springs, and Im afraid to get those if the car gets raised a bit.
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When I want to get better than stock handling on a budget I go with Tokiko HP's front/rear, Eibach Pro-Kit springs, and OEM replacement bushings. Not saying its the best way or anything, thats just how I do it on a budget. Its alright as far as performance goes (better than stock IMO) but more importantly I find the ride acceptable for a mild mannered street car you can drive anywhere. You could do the same combo with poly bushings, depends on what you want.
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