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Old 01-26-2008, 10:03 PM
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When it comes to building a stable suspension for mostly street but occassional strip use. Maybe 3-5 times a year. Maybe 15-20 passes. How important is it to have an adjustable suspension. Im not going to be using slicks or big tires. Just a good set of street tires. Im having a hard to trying to decide which parts to go with but am having a hard time deciding to go with adjustable or non adjustable. Thanks
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I would go with adjustable even for a street vehicle.
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I would recommend adjustable items if you plan on using larger tires. Usually I would recommend a adjustable torque arm and adjustable panhard bar with a set of non-adjustable control arms. But depending on the tire size you may need the adjustable control arms to center the rear end for the correct tire clearance.

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Not sure what you mean by large tires but ive got ZR1's with 315's in the back 11" rim. But they fit great.
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Originally Posted by Lt1Porsche
Not sure what you mean by large tires but ive got ZR1's with 315's in the back 11" rim. But they fit great.
I think Ryan means larger diameter tires, not width wise.
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Originally Posted by hpjunky98
I think Ryan means larger diameter tires, not width wise.
Yep, I am referring to 29" tall and taller tires... especially with a after market rear end you will have rubbing issues.
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Originally Posted by Lt1Porsche
When it comes to building a stable suspension for mostly street but occassional strip use. Maybe 3-5 times a year. Maybe 15-20 passes. How important is it to have an adjustable suspension. Im not going to be using slicks or big tires. Just a good set of street tires. Im having a hard to trying to decide which parts to go with but am having a hard time deciding to go with adjustable or non adjustable. Thanks
Since you stated you are not going to be running a larger tire I would stay with your basic no-adjustable lower control arms(part#TCA001). As far as the torque arm goes if you plan on staying stock ride height a Non adjustable torque arm(part#TA002) would be a substantial upgrade from your stamped steel stocker. If you think you may want to lower your vehicle or just become a little more serious about your dragstrip performance you could go with an adjustable torque arm(part#TA001) that would allow for on car pinion angle adjustment for max performance.
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do you recommend to go with the adjustable panhard rod bar if you are going to lower it and keep the tire size the same.
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Originally Posted by chadnol10
do you recommend to go with the adjustable panhard rod bar if you are going to lower it and keep the tire size the same.
Yes, I would use an adjustable panhard rod. We have the adjustable panhard rods on sale now here is a link to the sale page-

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Go adjustable, It gives you options in the future. No sence spending the cash 2X's. I wish I had bought adjustable when I bought mine.



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