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Old 01-20-2004, 01:32 PM
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Hey guys just got the bird lowered and i would like to know what i should do to support the lowering kit. i went with the eibach kit, and all i have relating to suspension is a STB. What could i do that would help my suspension out?? Money is going to come into play so a few low cost suggestions would be great!
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You should probably get some better shocks if you still have the stock ones.
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TTT what shocks would be a good replacement...i dont need the top of the line shocks, but a good replacement.........
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TTT what shocks would be a good replacement...i dont need the top of the line shocks, but a good replacement.
Bilsteins.
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Got mine here and they are a sponsor. Will give you a discount if you order online too.

www.thunderracing.com
133-B46-1913 Bilstein Heavy Duty Shock, 1993-02 F-Body Front (each)
$99.99
133-B46-1914 Bilstein Heavy Duty Shock, 1993-02 F-Body Rear (each)
$84.99
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Originally Posted by heyitsTaJay
Hey guys just got the bird lowered and i would like to know what i should do to support the lowering kit. i went with the eibach kit, and all i have relating to suspension is a STB. What could i do that would help my suspension out?? Money is going to come into play so a few low cost suggestions would be great!
thanx
What kind of driving do you do, street or track? For street, I would get the Bilsteins. For track, double adjustable Konis work great. Bigger sway bars help, too. Just pick a manufacturer and buy the set of two. I use Suspension Techniques, which are 35mm/25mm solid, and keep the Z level and planted.
Also, consider a Baer racing bump steer correcting tie rod end kit, to dial out the bump steer you just introduced into your suspension by lowering. Just set the spacers so the tie rod is parallel to the lower control arm. This keeps your front tires from steering themselves during suspension travel (toe change during compression/rebound, i.e. bumps, hence the name). And if budget permits, a set of subframe connectors to stiffen the chassis. When you get the car aligned, have the camber set to -0.75 degrees, and keep caster and toe set to factory specs.
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since you lowered it you should get relocation brackets for the lca's to correct their geometry and also a panhard rod




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