finally upgraded shocks struts and more
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Car: 1988 Flame Red Trans am GTA
Engine: Forged 355 4 Bolt, FIRST TPI
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: ls1 torsen 3.42 gear
finally upgraded shocks struts and more
well i just ordered the following at summit
kyb gr-2 front struts
kyb gas adjust rear shocks
moog 5665 springs
moog 5662 spring
poly endlink swaybar bushings
http://www.summitracing.com/search/?...=9-8105r&dds=1
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/KYB-236001/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/KYB-KG5562/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MOG-5662/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MOG-5665/
hopefully all this will make a big difference in handling and the way the car moves over the stock worn out parts....
kyb gr-2 front struts
kyb gas adjust rear shocks
moog 5665 springs
moog 5662 spring
poly endlink swaybar bushings
http://www.summitracing.com/search/?...=9-8105r&dds=1
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/KYB-236001/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/KYB-KG5562/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MOG-5662/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MOG-5665/
hopefully all this will make a big difference in handling and the way the car moves over the stock worn out parts....
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Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: finally upgraded shocks struts and more
So there'll be no surprises, note that the rear Moog's will jack the car up considerably. I was forced to replace the insulator with radiator hose--and cut a bit of coil--to reduce ride height to a reasonable amount.
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Re: finally upgraded shocks struts and more
yeah i heard about that... ive also heard that some people didnt notice a difference.... i dont mind it sitting higher because right now my exhuast scrapes the littlest of speed bumps and i have to put a thin board underneath the car to get into my driveway and into the garage so i wont damage my exhuast.. i really hate that.... so 1 or 2 inches higher would be just fine for me....
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Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: finally upgraded shocks struts and more
If you don't mind, then you're golden.
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Re: finally upgraded shocks struts and more
did it look out of place with you....... how much space was there between the tire and fenderwell......
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Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
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Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: finally upgraded shocks struts and more
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Last edited by JamesC; May 19, 2010 at 07:46 AM.
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Car: 1988 Flame Red Trans am GTA
Engine: Forged 355 4 Bolt, FIRST TPI
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: ls1 torsen 3.42 gear
Re: finally upgraded shocks struts and more
thats how mine sits now... i have about 3.5 inches of gap...... i really cant let it sit any lower cause if it does my pipes will be scraping all the time....... we will see friday when i install them....
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