Good suspension shop in DFW?
06-09-2009, 11:27 PM
#1
Staging Lane
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 72
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Good suspension shop in DFW? Looking to do shocks, springs, panhard bar, and LCA's this summer at some point. Where is a good shop to go to get it all installed?
06-10-2009, 07:19 AM
#7
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (7)
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Ft. Worth-ish
Posts: 600
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Wolfe Racecraft and LG are the only two I know of that have their own susension pieces. Wolfe more than LG.
But what you're wanting done are simple bolt on items that can be done on a weekend with hand tools. So, just order your stuff online to save money and pick a performance shop and they can do it and most likely the welding you want done too.
But what you're wanting done are simple bolt on items that can be done on a weekend with hand tools. So, just order your stuff online to save money and pick a performance shop and they can do it and most likely the welding you want done too.
Last edited by Greed4Speed; 06-10-2009 at 07:28 AM.
Trending Topics
06-10-2009, 08:31 AM
#8
TECH Addict
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Dallas, TX / Boston, MA
Posts: 2,169
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
i dont see the OP saying anything about needing anything welded 
as long as you dont need anything welded, all that rear suspension stuff is easy to do yourself, it all just bolts right in. you gotta disconnect the PHB and LCA's to do the rear springs/shocks, so you just do everything at once.
i've never removed the front shocks/springs before, so i'm not sure how easy/hard they are. can someone chime in on the front?
assuming that you are getting adjustable PHB and LCA's, the LCA's will most likely stay stock length, unless you are changing tire sizes. the PHB will probably have to be adjusted to re-center the rear after lowering. you can measure yourself with a plumb bob and a ruler.
the only 'special' tools you need are some big *** wrenches to do the adjusters. on my BMR pieces, its 1-1/8" wrench for the adjusters, and i believe 1" for the nuts to lock it down.
as long as you dont need anything welded, all that rear suspension stuff is easy to do yourself, it all just bolts right in. you gotta disconnect the PHB and LCA's to do the rear springs/shocks, so you just do everything at once.
i've never removed the front shocks/springs before, so i'm not sure how easy/hard they are. can someone chime in on the front?
assuming that you are getting adjustable PHB and LCA's, the LCA's will most likely stay stock length, unless you are changing tire sizes. the PHB will probably have to be adjusted to re-center the rear after lowering. you can measure yourself with a plumb bob and a ruler.
the only 'special' tools you need are some big *** wrenches to do the adjusters. on my BMR pieces, its 1-1/8" wrench for the adjusters, and i believe 1" for the nuts to lock it down.
06-10-2009, 09:26 AM
#9
TECH Resident
iTrader: (31)
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Denton, Texas
Posts: 809
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I need lca brackets and sub frame connectors welded. Are you serious?
Is Wolfe Racecraft in Dallas? Thanks
Obviously I was thread hijacking to a certain degree, but at the same time, I was interested in finding a good shop as well.
Thanks
Wolfe Racecraft and LG are the only two I know of that have their own susension pieces. Wolfe more than LG.
But what you're wanting done are simple bolt on items that can be done on a weekend with hand tools. So, just order your stuff online to save money and pick a performance shop and they can do it and most likely the welding you want done too.
But what you're wanting done are simple bolt on items that can be done on a weekend with hand tools. So, just order your stuff online to save money and pick a performance shop and they can do it and most likely the welding you want done too.
Obviously I was thread hijacking to a certain degree, but at the same time, I was interested in finding a good shop as well.
Thanks
06-11-2009, 10:27 PM
#19
TECH Addict
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Dallas, TX / Boston, MA
Posts: 2,169
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
sub frame connectors on the other hand... those should always be welded in.
