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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 11:23 PM
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looking to save some weight on the front of my 84 TA (200lbs or more). What kind of suspension can i use i have a very low budget. Looking to cut of at the firewall.
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by TransAm500ss
looking to save some weight on the front of my 84 TA (200lbs or more). What kind of suspension can i use i have a very low budget. Looking to cut of at the firewall.
hows a k arm and a set of tubular a arms sound to u
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Irocman86
hows a k arm and a set of tubular a arms sound to u
That will save maybe 20 lbs.
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 12:50 PM
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Yea, and cost about a thousand dollars. There's a reason why it isn't a very popular mod - very low bang for buck on that one.

Al cylinder heads to shave weight on the front end are very common.
If it has an iron intake manifold, or iron exhaust manifolds, those are easy to lighten. Along with removing some unnecessary underhood parts.

Suspension is a very expensive way to lighten the front of your car.
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