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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 05:43 PM
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Default Time for a little suspension!!

Well again i come to you guys/gals for help! now im done with my motor for a little bit and i wana start touching up on the suspension. Now dont hate me...but i do like the stock ride heigth(sp?) and i like the way it handles! i think springs and shocks are a bit outa my range right now. Ive managed to save up a few triple digit bills. I know for sure i wana get LCAs and possibly SFCs? please give me suggestions on brands/parts whatever. thanks ahead of time!!!!!!! and can someone explain to me about the different mounts? like the polyutheraneamoanogroebguro mounts etc?? thanks again

here are the LCAs i was thinking about from spohn..
http://www.spohn.net/product.cfm?productid=1552

and would a dif panhard bar be a better choice then SFCs?

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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 07:41 PM
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I personally would get the non-adj round tube ones. Save the 25 bucks.

The difference between poly and chrome-moly spherical rod ends is noise. How much do you want to deal with? Get a ride in someones car with the spherical rod ends and see how much noise it makes. Some people can't stand it, personally it doesn't bug me. I would go a poly on one end and spherical on the other if you are looking at that level.

SFCs can make a big difference in how much the car squeaks and such, plus some handling differences. LCA makes a difference in turning.

I love the Spohn stuff, its the only stuff that I buy new.
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 08:49 PM
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thanks for all the info amorget i appreciate it!!!! thirdgen.org pride baby
oh yeah is the stock panhard bar decent or should it get replaced?
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 09:26 PM
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You don't need to replace your panhard bar unless you lower your car and thus change the geometry of the suspension, which still won't really be that big of a deal unless you are running 11" wide rims in back.
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 09:45 PM
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sweet i didnt know that. thanks for the info!
now for your guys' opinions. i know i should get weld in SFCs. what brand/model now?
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