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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 02:56 PM
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What first?

If i were to replace these suspension pieces

A-Arms
Bushings
Lower Control Arms
Panhard Bars
Springs
Torque Arms

one at a time, what should i do first, the second, etc etc
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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 03:41 PM
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Re: What first?

Based on the items you listed, this is the order I would put those in...
  1. bushings
  2. A-arm (you should only have to change the bushings)
  3. lca and phb... get the combo deal to save some $ and get an adjustable phb so you can center the rear after the springs go in
  4. springs
  5. torque arm
If your doing springs why not do struts/shocks and strut mounts? You will have to mess with them anyway.

Mike
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Old Oct 2, 2008 | 07:00 AM
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Re: What first?

If you're going to do the A-arm bushings, do the springs at the same time--the latter can be a major PITA. I agree with racing about the struts/shocks.

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Old Oct 2, 2008 | 10:01 AM
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Re: What first?

Okay, i'll do the struts/shocks as well, and the a'arm bushings and springs too, any more advice?
here, put it this way, i make 350$ every two weeks minimum, that i can spend on my camaro. Based on the amount i'm getting paid, what order should i do them? or just all at once. I'm tired of spinning when racinig haha, i need to stick.
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 12:28 PM
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Re: What first?

Originally Posted by 10secondhopeful
Okay, i'll do the struts/shocks as well, and the a'arm bushings and springs too, any more advice?
here, put it this way, i make 350$ every two weeks minimum, that i can spend on my camaro. Based on the amount i'm getting paid, what order should i do them? or just all at once. I'm tired of spinning when racinig haha, i need to stick.

if you want to stick. you need to replace these items:
1. trans tunnel mounting adjustable torque arm (keeps the pinion angle correct on launch, and moves the mounting point to the frame and off the transmission tail shaft.)
2. lakewood traction action control arms (allows you to preload left and right tire to keep the rear from roating,insted it takes the counter-clockwise rotation of the rearend and redirects it downward planting the tires in the launch. does not affect clearence at all. i have them on my 88 iroc-z)
3. panhard rod (keeps the rearend centered.)
4. springs/shocks/struts (allows for proper weight transfer, if the car is rising as weight is being thrown to the back your in the green.)
5. tires (the wides you can get! bigger foot print= more traction)

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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 04:36 PM
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Re: What first?

I think it is better to do things all at once. In fact, I'm in the process of installing about half the items in my sig.
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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Re: What first?

Originally Posted by racing geek
I think it is better to do things all at once. In fact, I'm in the process of installing about half the items in my sig.
i do agree. the best solution is going to be to do all these items all together. this will yeld the best result.
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 09:42 AM
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Re: What first?

ok got it, better to do all at once. i'm trying to find a winter vehicle so i can garage mine, i reeaaaallly don't want to drive it during the winter lol
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