dkcoleman01

I am still working with my suspension so I was wonder I'm I missing some suspension part that should be on my dd?

Here is a list of what I have already:

bmr adj lca
bmr adj panhard bar
bmr rear sway bar
bmr adj torque arm
Boxed SFC
Control Arm Relocation Brackets, Bolt-on

V68Sweep

Well, front sway bar? Also urethane control arm bushings, I guess from Energy Suspension. Strut tower brace (debatable)?

JUSTINSWS6

A k member with poly mounts built on to the k member. Front sway bar. Strut tower brace like he said debatable. Upper and lower A-arms. A Drive shaft saftey loop(which will help tie the subframe connectors together if you have 3 point). This is all i can think off.

bad_408_vert

iTrader: (6)

Quality shocks

JUSTINSWS6

I would suggest koni yellow 4/4 shocks.

BMR Tech2

iTrader: (5)

What are you looking to get out of your car? We have plenty of parts that will improve it in various areas.

dkcoleman01

Just basically a great handling dd. Parts that improve cornering, high speeds, launches etc.... I mean I am going to give this car hell when driving it on the weekend so I want to be secure with the suspension holding up in all area. I might end up making it a drag car in the future but not anytime soon.

dkcoleman01

Thanks to all who have replied....The car had new monroe shocks on it when it was purchase and the previous owner also lowered the car but he couldn't remember how low he dropped it.

BMR Sales2

iTrader: (40)

Monroe shocks are okay but there are definitely better options like Koni, Bilsteins, KYB, or Tokico shocks. You may want to look into these options if you dont get the feel/handling out of the car you want after you install all the other suspension stuff. You are also missing one important part on your list and that is a front sway bar. Upper and lower front a-arms on the car will also help out in the handling by allowing better alignment specs and better articulation. You may also want to look into a torque arm relocation crossmember so you can get the torque arm off the tailshaft of the transmission.

dkcoleman01

As far as the A arms which ones would be best for a dd? What's the part number for the A arms? The torque arm relocation crossmember I will definitely will be getting that.

BMR Tech2

iTrader: (5)

Kyle forgot to mention the other extreme benefit that contributes to handling, and that is the combined 7-pound reduction in unsprung weight. Best for the street are going to be the AA002, since they don't drop the car any. We have a 1-inch drop lower that will get the noes down approximately one inch. It's a nice way to lower a car on factory springs or to get the car sitting ultra low without changing the shock travel. For the uppers, the AA001 is going to have poly on both ends, making it a better street item than the AA004, but doesn't offer the adjustability of the latter.

The A-arms are icing on the cake, so to speak, with the handling. Once you get all the general bolt-on parts on there, the reduced unsprung weight and increased rigidity and articulation accuracy take it one step further. I would definitely start off with Bilsteins, Tokicos, or Konis along with a front sway bar and see how the car feels to you.

The torque arm relocation is an essential item IMO for anyone looking to take advantage of the LT1 or LS1 under the hood. The factory TA being mounted to the tailshaft looks bad on paper and performs even worse in practice. haha

Let me know if I can assist you with anything or if you have any questions,
-Kevin

z28bryan

iTrader: (7)

Sounds like your just tossing as many aftermarket parts on the car as you can

dkcoleman01

It may seem like I am but I drive my car hard and fast sometimes and I don't need factory parts failing because GM decided to go with weak parts. The aftermarket parts are stronger and security plays a big role and how I drive. At the end of the day I know my suspension held up against my abuse

@ BMR Tech2 I appreciate your help... I will be ordering a couple of new parts in a few weeks.

BMR Tech2

iTrader: (5)

Not all the factory parts are weak, we just look to improve upon them by either shedding weight, increasing their performance, or adding to their strength.

You're very welcome! Sounds like a plan!

Thanks,
Kevin

MeanTA

iTrader: (1)

i suggest getting BMR's springs. im running them with KYB shocks. and love them, im also in the middle of installing there 1 inch lowering a arms. the car handles leaps and bounds over stock. and looks good to!

z28bryan

iTrader: (7)

Depending on what you put on it, you could be putting on stuff that doesn't hold up as well as stock parts. I'm seeing quite a few mods being recommended in this thread that I wouldn't put on a hard driven DD, but that's just me. Others might not have the same opinion as me.

JD_AMG

You're definitely doing things "wrong" then and honestly wasting money.

What bushing? If poly, then you are only hurting ride and handling.
Again hurting handling/stability and ride quality. Their 25mm rear bar is generally too big for the aftermarket 35mm front bar, none the less the stock 32mm front bar. Get strano 35mm front/22mm rear swaybars.
Full length or short? If short then you are hurting handling and have potential to brake hop under heavy braking.

Does nothing.
Another thing that hurts handling, youll be causing the car to push when entering corners and snap oversteer when exiting.

For a good handling/riding DD you NEED good quality shocks, period. That will be the #1 biggest difference you can make. And by quality shocks I don't mean over the counter autozone stuff, Im talking Koni SAs:
http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...D=20&ModelID=7
These will make more of a difference than all those mods you listed combined, hands down. Then with some good springs (stranos) good matching swaybars (35/22mm) and sticky tires your will be making some C5 Z06 guys break a sweat in corners...

JUSTINSWS6

Or bilsteins if you dont want to pay double lol

JD_AMG

Well worth the money if you want the handling/stability/control and feel. Its not like they're just stiffer, its the way they work and how much(more) rate they can control. People say front Bilstiens feel similar to front Koni SA's when adjusted to full soft, and thats way not enough rebound for me even on stock springs (I run them closer full hard) and thats a HUGE difference, Id be disappointed if I were stuck with that(still way better than stock though). Its strait up ridiculous how hard you can push the car and how well it behaves with these shocks.

JUSTINSWS6

Just saw your in st charles you ever go near stl to race?