major suspension overhaul
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Car: '88 Iroc, '91 RS, and a '70 RS
Engine: 5.7 TPI; 5.0 TBI; ZZ4/T56 on the ag
Transmission: A4, A4, slated to be a T56
Hello there and welcome aboard!
You kinda left yourself a huge window for input there. Have you done any searches for the info you want? With most things, it all depends on what you want to spend.
Brakes:
You can piece together a 1LE setup for around $600-800 or drop upwards of $1400 for Baer which is pretty much top of the line stuff. Search for posts from AndyZ28 or myself for the 1LE info.
Sway bars:
Unless yo go with aftermarket ones, get yourself a set of 36 or 34mm stock hollow front and 24mm rear bars, that's about as good a setup out there. Only these front ones are hollow.
Shocks/struts:
Do a search on this, too. An economical set of KYBs are highly rated by users on the site, I just ordered a set from tirerack (www.tirerack.com) and they have about the best prices on them. Or drop a few more ducats for Koni or Bilstein. You can get a price quote on all 3 brands by going to www.shox.com and filling out the quote form.
Suspension bushings:
By now, these need to be replaced. In my rebuild I'm using all new Energy Suspension bushings and Moog chassis parts, like tie rods and ball joints, and I highly recommend them both. There are other companies like PST and Performance Suspension for bushings, but I have heard both good and bad on them, use your own judgement here, and by all means, search for more info from other guys.
This is one of if not the BEST site for 3rd gen info and it's all at your fingertips.
Good luck with your project.
Ed
You kinda left yourself a huge window for input there. Have you done any searches for the info you want? With most things, it all depends on what you want to spend.
Brakes:
You can piece together a 1LE setup for around $600-800 or drop upwards of $1400 for Baer which is pretty much top of the line stuff. Search for posts from AndyZ28 or myself for the 1LE info.
Sway bars:
Unless yo go with aftermarket ones, get yourself a set of 36 or 34mm stock hollow front and 24mm rear bars, that's about as good a setup out there. Only these front ones are hollow.
Shocks/struts:
Do a search on this, too. An economical set of KYBs are highly rated by users on the site, I just ordered a set from tirerack (www.tirerack.com) and they have about the best prices on them. Or drop a few more ducats for Koni or Bilstein. You can get a price quote on all 3 brands by going to www.shox.com and filling out the quote form.
Suspension bushings:
By now, these need to be replaced. In my rebuild I'm using all new Energy Suspension bushings and Moog chassis parts, like tie rods and ball joints, and I highly recommend them both. There are other companies like PST and Performance Suspension for bushings, but I have heard both good and bad on them, use your own judgement here, and by all means, search for more info from other guys.
This is one of if not the BEST site for 3rd gen info and it's all at your fingertips.
Good luck with your project.
Ed
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