What is the absolute best first step is suspension mods
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What is the absolute best first step is suspension mods
Ok I have a 98 convertible with all factory suspension factory 17's and bfg 275 40 17 drag radials Im looking to lower my 60' times right now they are 1.95 to the 2.1 range . I know factory wheels weigh a ton but I need to make them work for now. Where do I start on suspension? Absolute first puschase to improve short times. Oh, and Im not againt things like removing front sway bar so if thats a good idea throw it out there.
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I wouldstart with:
Subframe connectors to stiffen up the car.
Lower Control Arms to help plant the tires.
LCA relocation brackets
Dump the front sway bar
Then look at shocks and a TA.
Just my .02
Subframe connectors to stiffen up the car.
Lower Control Arms to help plant the tires.
LCA relocation brackets
Dump the front sway bar
Then look at shocks and a TA.
Just my .02
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The best way:
-lca's
-front drag shocks
-remove front swaybar
(not sure about lowering brackets in back, i have no experience)
The low buck way:
-rear v6 springs from a 1996 or older V6. car will squat a ton more, but this is a mod for someone who will not get drag shocks.
-lca's
-front drag shocks
-remove front swaybar
(not sure about lowering brackets in back, i have no experience)
The low buck way:
-rear v6 springs from a 1996 or older V6. car will squat a ton more, but this is a mod for someone who will not get drag shocks.
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i believe 'verts have sub frame connectors of some sort from the factory, yes? have to see how those would or wouldn't get in the way of doing a beefy aftermarket set.
good LCA's, great investment. ditch the front sway bar for sure. cheap mod is to get the comp 3 way adjustable rear shocks and put themo n 50/50, big improvement over stock shocks.
hal's up front..but be sure to get R series with a heavy vert car..the front will want to slam back down hard after you hit it out of the hole, will want R series to help with that.
good LCA's, great investment. ditch the front sway bar for sure. cheap mod is to get the comp 3 way adjustable rear shocks and put themo n 50/50, big improvement over stock shocks.
hal's up front..but be sure to get R series with a heavy vert car..the front will want to slam back down hard after you hit it out of the hole, will want R series to help with that.
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well I just ditched the sway bar , hoping for good weight transfer. The damn thing only weighed like 5 lbs, hollow? though for sure it would be 20 #'s ahhhhh well tonight we will see. What about a few gallons of race gas? help or no oh and I do have a htpp3 now I just use this for shift points and firmness and I was goin to use it when I get my 3:73's in. Should I try the power program just for the hell of it or just skip it? Opinions please my gut obviously says skip it thats why I never installed it. Thanks
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SFC for Verts are a good investment. Yes the do have a half assed one in there from the factory but not as good as aftermarket. We are putting in a set next week.