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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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whats the first thing that should be upgraded on the suspension?
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 09:40 PM
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Re: suspension help

Worn out bushings
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 09:42 PM
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already done that.
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 09:48 PM
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Re: suspension help

i have a 92. and i have really bad suspension i need to change mine to. but belive it or not it might sound alittle strange i put new tires on my car and it really made a big diffrence on dampening my ride i told my friend who also a camaro but a 91 he told me the tire are also a big part of the suspension. i deciding between putting double ajustable struts or single ajustable. and anthoer thing i know will make a big diffrence is the panhard bar im changing mine it goes in the back between 2 back wheel it a big upgrade to the press steel crap the factory put. hope i help u alitte
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 09:15 AM
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Re: suspension help

Originally Posted by bigred75
whats the first thing that should be upgraded on the suspension?

What are you looking to do with the car?

Just a daily driver?
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 10:14 AM
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it is a daily driver but id like added performance.
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 10:41 AM
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Re: suspension help

Hello
Seeing how it is a daily driver! And if you are going to keep the factory rear. I would suggest staying with a non adjustable set of lower control arms with Poly bushings to allow you to continue to have a good ride quality. And if you are looking for a better source of traction and eliminate any wheel hoping issues I would suggest going with a set of lower control arm relocation brackets to allow you to adjust the lower control arm more parallel to the surface. And if you have no plans on lowering the vehicle I would go with a non adjustable pan hard bar as well. But if it is lowered I would highly suggest going with a adjustable to allow you center the rear under the vehicle. Below is a link to show you what all UMI Performance has to offer.

http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...820bamnbljcra1

If you have any other questions feel free to ask and I will be more than glad to help.
Thanks Again
Brad
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 10:48 AM
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At stock height, my rear end was offset & I used an adjustable ne from UMI to get it centered. What is odd though, is that the bushings in my stock PHB are perfectly fine.

I could understand them being weak/work and cornering causing it to shift. But sitting still, on stock springs at stock height, my rear end was offset.
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 02:06 PM
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Re: suspension help

adjustable control arm/ panhard are a must, you can't use relocation brackets withought adjustable control arms, the arc pattern drilled into the relocation brackets only works if the rear of your car sits higher than 28", i measured, because i wondered why after the relocation bracket install, the axle was pushed back in the wheel well about 3/4" after install.


i don't think the arc design, works for any buddy, a better design would have the holes in a straight line as to not have such a drastic effect on cars with ride heights below 28" which is most cars out there
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