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Old Oct 13, 2002 | 01:57 AM
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shocks/struts

Which shocks and struts do i need to really hook off the line without losing streetability? I keep reading that adjustable drag shocks and struts aren't to be used on the street, but there has to be some middle ground...pls help, thanks
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Old Oct 13, 2002 | 11:09 AM
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From: 51°N 114°W, 3500'
Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
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Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
You can go with some 70/30 Lakewood front struts.
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Old Oct 13, 2002 | 11:59 PM
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thanks man, how hard are struts to install? and do spohn lca relocation brackets help as much as I've heard?
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Old Oct 14, 2002 | 12:24 AM
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Struts aren't that hard to change. Air tools help a lot. You'll need a jack and jackstands.

Any LCA relocation brackets will help. Especially if the car has been lowered. You want the lower control arms to be parallel to the ground or slightly higher in the front.
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