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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 04:51 PM
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I have a 1998 Firebird has 101k on the clock and its still has the stock suspension on her. When I get into hard turns she squats down and rubs on inside front and rear fender walls. What should I replace? Its my dd and I dont drag race but I do enjoy the occasional freeway sprints and high speed turns. I also would like to lower her 1.5" or so.

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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 07:31 AM
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Seeing how when you are going around turns, and your tires rub. I would suggest either replacing the sway bar end links and mounting (rubber brackets) to a poly version. Or just look into upgrading to a new complete front and rear sway bars set. I just wanted to leave you know that UMI Performance offers a 35mm front solid and a 22mm rear solid. And they feature new Energy Suspension bushings and end links. Below is a link.

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And I also noticed that you are looking into lowering the vehicle. And anytime you lower a vehicle, I would highly suggest looking into a adjustable pan hard bar to allow you to center the rear back under the vehicle and eliminate clearance issues, due the the rear shifts when you lower a vehicle. Below is a link to show you what all UMI Performance has to offer!

http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...l67g6uhbdh4d64

And when you purchase from UMI Performance you are getting a great quality product that is made right here at our own facility in the USA. If you have any other questions feel free to ask! I will be more than glad to help.
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 05:45 PM
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Could my tires be a factor as to why im rubbing in the turns? 245/45zr17's in the Front and 275/40zr18's in the rear.
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 07:03 AM
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No that shouldn't be a factor. That is more along the lines of a stock tire size. Is the vehicle lowered? And if so how much?
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 09:18 AM
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Nope its stock height atm but I plan on lowering it in the near future
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