I remember when you made your thread about when you first installed your springs and you took it to the Ford dealership....

You made up my mind ab out strano springs when I saw your car Sad thing is, I have yet to buy them

 

Sounds like it could be a good story!

 

Bringing it back! This thread has so many nice Trans Ams on Strano Springs that I have made up my mind on getting a set....Plus these pics need to be up ttt again

 

Stranos and Koni's

315s in rear (BFG's around 13" wide) on 17x11 FM5s. Isolators in, no BFG, no rolling and no rubbing!!!

 

Temple, Your car=sex!!!!

 

 

Strano springs checking in.

 

Hopefully you've had this answered already, but o well.....

Koni shocks are the #1 recommended to go along with lowering springs (and are recommended by Sam for his springs). They work well with the suspension travel and are adjustable on rebound (and compression if you opt for the double adjustables) to tailor to your needs.

As far as replacing the other parts, it kind of depends on your goals of the car. The K-member replacement is just to reduce weight (and sometimes makes maintenance easier), control arms (in the back at least) can aid with traction....and other recommendations can be made based on what you want from the car more specifically. Try out the suspension section to get more answers too, along with calling Sam himself!

 

 

This picture just made up my mind on Strano's! Identical to mine other than my wheels..

The ground clearance and everything I am hearing about Sam's springs are sounding amazing. My lt's and custom turn downs had me worried, I think I'm going to give it a shot though..

Quick question.. With my 315's in the back, how bad is it going to be as far as rubbing? Is it going to be rolling fenders, BFH mod, or both? Who runs an adjustable PH bar with this setup?

 

I can't wait to get some tax money back next month so I can order my Strano/Bilstein combo. Lookin' good guys!

 

JustAFool: I would start with the BFH mod. Still might have to roll the lip to keep from catching the tire. What offset do you have in the rear? Adjustable PHB is a must when lowered and 315's.

 

Just bought these and they shipped out today... I cannot wait! So glad I decided to get these over the Vogtlands...

 

I skipped the BFH and just rolled the fenders

 

I have seen on here that you can rent a fender rolling tool. Is it hard to do or is it simple?? And I guess I'll just go ahead and start lookin for a PHB too..

 

founders performance - just ordered mine. cheapest prices around

double on car adjustable with poly ends - $72

 

definately is cheap. Keep me posted on how this one works. Sometimes cheap isn't a bad thing..

 

alright guys im new to all this and have a 98 SS and am looking to get a better, lower stance out of my car. will i need new shocks, the lowering kit, or both? if so, which shocks?

 

I'll get back to you in April... thanks Michigan. lol

 

To just get it lower, you just need new springs. However, new shocks are HIGHLY recommended, as the stock DeCarbons don't work that well with the stock springs, let alone springs with less travel and higher rates. As for the shocks, I posted up above:

Bilsteins and KYB's are also used, but the Koni's are really the best for the job, although they cost more. Also, you should think about an adjustable PHB to recenter the rear afterwards.

Trying a search on the subject along with checking out the suspension section. This has been covered a lot