gconnoyer

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I posted this on LS1GTO.com aswell, so if you read it there, thanks in advance.

Ok so its waaaaay past time I do this. 83k on the clock and other than replacing my endlink bushings I haven't touched anything, and I'm tired of it EATING the inside 1/2"-1" or my front tires. My car has been doing this for the fronts for the past 30k, which is kind of steering me away from using the Monroe's again.

Obvious problems
-Blown front strut on the drivers side
-Worthless strut mount/bushings
-Worthless RR Bushings

So I'm looking for some suspension guru's help or help from anyone that has reworked theirs.
I'm trying to decide on a "package". Price isn't a huge concern, as I want this fixed and only want to do the work once. With that being said, I don't have money falling out of my *** so I'm looking to keep this reasonable

Also, if you would look over these kits and make sure I don't have anything included/missing incase I'm retarded and don't know what I'm talking about.

Option 1) $817.80
-BC Racing Coilovers from Maryland Speed
-Strut Mount/Bushing Kit
-RR Bushings
-Shock Bushings
-End Link Bushings
-Tie Rod Ends

Option 2) $638 (+springs and shock bushings?) I'm not looking to lower/raise the car, so could I reuse my stock springs if the new struts don't come with them?
-KYB Struts
-Strut Mount/Bushing Kit - $160 - Marylandspeed
-Struts - $160 - Online Retailer
-RR Bushing - $190 - Marlyandspeed
-End Link Bushings - $70 - Kollar Racing
-Tie Rod End - $58 - Kollar Racing
-shock bushings - $25 - Marylandspeed - Will I need these?

Option 3) $598 (+springs and shock bushings?) I'm not looking to lower/raise the car, so could I reuse my stock springs if the new struts don't come with them?
-Monroe Sensatracs
-Strut Mount/Bushing Kit - $160 - Marylandspeed
-Struts - $120 - Online Retailer
-RR Bushing - $190 - Marlyandspeed
-End Link Bushings - $70 - Kollar Racing
-Tie Rod End - $58 - Kollar Racing
-shock bushings - $25 - Marylandspeed - Will I need these?

Option 4) $968 (+springs and shock bushings?) I'm not looking to lower/raise the car, so could I reuse my stock springs if the new struts don't come with them?
-Lovells Eliminator
-Strut Mount/Bushing Kit - $160 - Marylandspeed
-Struts - $460 - Kollar Racing
-RR Bushing - $190 - Marlyandspeed
-End Link Bushings - $70 - Kollar Racing
-Tie Rod End - $58 - Kollar Racing
-shock bushings - $25 - Marylandspeed - Will I need these?

Option 5) $958 +springs and shock bushings?) I'm not looking to lower/raise the car, so could I reuse my stock springs if the new struts don't come with them?
-Pedders GSR II
-Strut Mount/Bushing Kit - $160 - Marylandspeed
-Struts - $450 - Pedders
-RR Bushing - $190 - Marlyandspeed
-End Link Bushings - $70 - Kollar Racing
-Tie Rod End - $58 - Kollar Racing
-shock bushings - $25 - Marylandspeed - Will I need these?


I know its alot to cover and check over, but if anyone is willing to offer a little advice I'd GREATLY appreciate it.

#4 and #5 seem a little ridiculous to me seeing that I can get coilovers for almost $200 less than a regular strut/spring setup.

I'm not really limited and dead set on any of these options, so if you have anything you think I need to add/remove from here let me know.

Like the end link bushings and tie rod ends, nothing I can really see wrong with mine as of now, but I'd like to get this done in one shot.

mark21742

I got the Energy Suspension poly kit, and Pedders RR poly bushings and replaced everything front and rear. Made a world of difference in feel of the car.

One thing you might want to do is replace your rear springs...they are known to sag. When I got my springs I ordered 1.2" drop springs and it actually raised the back of my car 3/4" if thst tells you how bad my stock springs were

gconnoyer

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I'm set in the rear for now.
BMR Bags and Pedders Drag Springs.

I'm just worried about the front until I get the QA1's for the rear.

GTOSE

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I vote Option 1.

redhotwheel98

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+1 for #1

Death{AW}

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If I would be doing my suspension again I would go with option 1.

gconnoyer

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What did you do with your suspension the first time?

Death{AW}

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I did go with Lovells everything. But it was to soft for AutoX but great for daily driving and spirited driving. So then I did change springs with Kings HHDs and Konis shocks.

Death{AW}

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And thats what I have now :-D

O-FiveCC

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I'll tell you what fixed my inner tire wear and car tracking left to right on acceleration. I picked up some Lovells Eliminator shocks with 3/4 drop springs, RR bushings, and strut mounts. What fixed my side to side tracking was outer tie rods (my OEM's were beyond shot at 65k) and sway bar bushings. Car drives fantastic now.

mark21742

My original tierod ends were down right scary at under 65,000 too....I did the tierod ends, all poly bushings front and rear at the same time, upper strut bearings, and eibach springs, car rode great after that, but since I did it all at te same time I can't tell which parts made the largest difference