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Old 07-19-2011, 01:49 AM
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Default Rear Suspension Mods (Adjustable ride height)

I have finally started to modify the rear suspension on my T/A. More for handling, control, and adjustability. I ripped out all of the crappy stock parts and started to replace with better aftermarket goods. For rear spring mount, I found some adjustable mounts that I was able to weld into the frame once I drilled out the old spring locaters. I also made a quick template to cut some sheet metal, in order to box in the stock panhard bar support brace. I installed those pieces along with adjustable poly/rod end LCA's and a panhard bar. Hopefully tomorrow I will get the tires rotated around and get to go for a test drive. I also need to get some measurements of all the suspension geometry as well.
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Here are some more pics of the spring mounts getting installed along with the rest of the components.
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that looks good steve....you almost done with it or you still need more parts going in???
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Nice job. What have you done to the front?
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Im going to be done with it for awhile. The front has the matching springs and adjustable shocks. Im still in the process of deciding what parts to put on the front end. Im getting ready to order the roll cage and my wife is getting me some racing seats and harnesses.
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You should get a watts link to get rid of that panhard.
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Looks good but you did a lot more work than you needed to... https://ls1tech.com/forums/suspensio...-bumpstop.html



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