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Old May 29, 2003 | 06:09 PM
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Car: 1989 Iroc z hardtop
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HELP!!!!! questions about suspension

sup i got an 89 iroc, all stock suspension. i ahve a blwn up rear end right now and am looking at installing a 4th gen rear end.
will the springs fit onto a th gen rear w/o problems.
these are the following ares i want to put on her-
-KYb GR2 struts
-KYB gas-a-just shocks
-spohn lower control arms (not sure which one)
-spohn panhard rod(not sure which one)
-hotchkis springs
-not sure of a set of relocation brackets-

later a set of SFC's and a STB will be added.


if relocation brakets should be used i would like to know and are there any parts i should change.. be aware $$ is a big thing with this, so think wisly
thanks-jonathan
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Old May 30, 2003 | 04:17 PM
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Car: 1989 Iroc z hardtop
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does anybody know if relocation brakets can be mounted on a 4th gen rear???????
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Old May 30, 2003 | 09:13 PM
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yeh i heard u just might have to move the brake hose mount. Also everything will bolt up fine but the parking cables do a search on it.
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Old May 31, 2003 | 12:09 PM
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Car: 1989 Iroc z hardtop
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kewl thanks- i'm gonna order evrything monday--
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Old May 31, 2003 | 04:06 PM
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also if u didnt know the wheels will stick out a little but if u get 4th gen wheels they will fit perfect
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Old May 31, 2003 | 04:39 PM
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"later a set of SFC's and a STB will be added."
I would do the SFC first.
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Old May 31, 2003 | 05:04 PM
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don't have the cash for the subframe connecters but they will be shortly after this is completed.
here what else wil be added-
relocation brakets and sfc's along with an edelbrock stb.
then some ZR1 rims and tires
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Old May 31, 2003 | 06:26 PM
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I've got a 4th gen rear in my car. Like everything you've heard before, the rear housing is identical to the 3rd gen, except for the width and torque arm mount is cast differently. Everything bolts right up, including any aftermarket components.
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