Axle hop, etc.
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Ok, what sort of shocks should I consider? I will likely do a set of lowering springs at the same time.
Would this package suit it well, or can I do better for the price?
http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...ID=9&ModelID=2
The car is a street car that seldom sees the strip.
Would this package suit it well, or can I do better for the price?
http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...ID=9&ModelID=2
The car is a street car that seldom sees the strip.
The relocation brackets certainly do help A LOT on a lowered car....(not sure about stock ride height) you have got to correct the angle of the control arms. Otherwise, I highly recommend some sticky DR's such as Toyo Proxes TQ DRs....say goodbye to wheel spin and axle hopping (even in 40-50 degree weather), it really makes the car safer and a lot more fun 
As mentioned, if you still have 20 year old stock shocks, it may be time for replacement!
Oh yea...is your car a t-top car? If so get some weld in subframe connectors....my car felt loose as a goose when stock, once I got those welded in, HUGE difference you immediately feel driving; it will launch better, fewer rattles, just makes the car feel more solid.
As mentioned, if you still have 20 year old stock shocks, it may be time for replacement!Oh yea...is your car a t-top car? If so get some weld in subframe connectors....my car felt loose as a goose when stock, once I got those welded in, HUGE difference you immediately feel driving; it will launch better, fewer rattles, just makes the car feel more solid.
Last edited by ahritchie; Feb 1, 2014 at 11:19 PM.
i would think a local garage could tell you if your shocks were really bad or not. my car club had a tour of QA1 shocks factory , i was impressed. if i ever need new shocks im getting QA1's. (i still have stock shocks ). super chevy may 2004 article ls1 dos & donts recommends sfc right away! my vert rocked like a boat if i hit a bump & now straight & smooth after welded sfc's. i've had my car for 10 yrs & i told you how i solved the problem. no wheel hop for 9 yrs is pretty good dont ya think? ps a local garage could also check if your torque arm is broken.
Last edited by DANOZ28; Feb 3, 2014 at 01:54 PM.
