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Old 08-26-2016, 10:33 AM
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What manufacturer did y'all go with for the front shock mounts? I had a hellava time with the ACDelco right side. Apparently ACDelco changed manufacturing on the right mount (or outsourced it) and now the mount doesn't even match the holes. I sent all the Delco stuff back and went with Moog. Perfect match.
First pic is the right side "new" style ACDelco mount. Second pic is the left side ACDelco, but looks like the factory mount.

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Old 08-26-2016, 11:42 AM
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Moog with a few other components on my car that are Moog as well, including the shock mounts. No complaints with installation or driveability so far. I take that as a good reliable company where you don't have to have the hassle of things not working during installation + no waiting time for sending back products. Not saying there are outliers... But for the most part they do their job very well
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Originally Posted by blackandgold
UMI/Strano I dropped about .75" all around extra in the back to compensate for my FAB9:

That's perfect. My STR.T's and Strano's didn't drop NEAR like that in the front. I'm going to have to do something different with mine to get the stance that I want.
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Originally Posted by n2oblkz
That's perfect. My STR.T's and Strano's didn't drop NEAR like that in the front. I'm going to have to do something different with mine to get the stance that I want.
What exactly is going on with your front setup if I may ask? I had a similar issue with my BMR/Koni STR.T combo, but it had to do with the spacer I was running
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Originally Posted by HCI2000SS
What exactly is going on with your front setup if I may ask? I had a similar issue with my BMR/Koni STR.T combo, but it had to do with the spacer I was running
The front sits higher than the rear as it sits now, especially on the drivers side. I really hate to spend the cash on it, but I'm going to go with BMR 1 inch lowering A arms and use a spacer to lower it a half inch or a little more. It'll still give me the option of easily lowering it more in the future if I want. BMR sells half inch spacers separately for the A arms.
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Originally Posted by n2oblkz
The front sits higher than the rear as it sits now, especially on the drivers side. I really hate to spend the cash on it, but I'm going to go with BMR 1 inch lowering A arms and use a spacer to lower it a half inch or a little more. It'll still give me the option of easily lowering it more in the future if I want. BMR sells half inch spacers separately for the A arms.
I'd be interested in a pic. Is the front too high or is the back too low?
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Originally Posted by n2oblkz
The front sits higher than the rear as it sits now, especially on the drivers side. I really hate to spend the cash on it, but I'm going to go with BMR 1 inch lowering A arms and use a spacer to lower it a half inch or a little more. It'll still give me the option of easily lowering it more in the future if I want. BMR sells half inch spacers separately for the A arms.
Gotcha. I bought those BMR 1/2" spacers and they raised my front almost 1" so I pulled them out. Just something to consider if you're gonna buy them
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Originally Posted by blackandgold
I'd be interested in a pic. Is the front too high or is the back too low?
The back is fine, the front is just too high.

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Originally Posted by HCI2000SS
Gotcha. I bought those BMR 1/2" spacers and they raised my front almost 1" so I pulled them out. Just something to consider if you're gonna buy them
So you're using the BMR 1 inch lowering A arms and the 1/2 spacer actually raised it 1 inch?
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Originally Posted by n2oblkz
So you're using the BMR 1 inch lowering A arms and the 1/2 spacer actually raised it 1 inch?
No not the A arms, just their 1/2" spacers. But yes they raised the front about a inch
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Originally Posted by HCI2000SS
No not the A arms, just their 1/2" spacers. But yes they raised the front about a inch
ok, thanks
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Here's mine










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^^^^^looks good
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Originally Posted by n2oblkz
^^^^^looks good
Thanks you sir! Wouldn't mind just a tiny tiny bit more rake, but overall I'm satisfied
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Originally Posted by HCI2000SS
Here's mine










That looks nice man. I have the koni str.t/bmr springs combo sitting in my garage. I just havent got around to installing it yet. I had the bilstien/bmr spring combo on my other car and it rode really nice in my opinion for a lowered car.
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Originally Posted by boosted-delslow
That looks nice man. I have the koni str.t/bmr springs combo sitting in my garage. I just havent got around to installing it yet. I had the bilstien/bmr spring combo on my other car and it rode really nice in my opinion for a lowered car.
Thanks! You should definitely throw them on. I can't speak for the Bilstiens but these STR.T's are light years ahead of the old DeCarbons. Not only does the whole car feel more solid, but it actually rides smoother yet more formal at the same time if that makes sense
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looking good! Where did you get the tails...Hawks? I need a set!
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Originally Posted by HCI2000SS
Thanks! You should definitely throw them on. I can't speak for the Bilstiens but these STR.T's are light years ahead of the old DeCarbons. Not only does the whole car feel more solid, but it actually rides smoother yet more formal at the same time if that makes sense
Like I said earlier, I'm not satisfied with my stance, but the STR.T/Strano combo gave me a ride quality that I'm definitely pleased with.
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Originally Posted by kinglt-1
looking good! Where did you get the tails...Hawks? I need a set!
Thanks! If you're asking me, I got mine from lamin-x. They're just pre cut smoked overlays. I've used lamin-x in the past and have always been happy with the quality and fitment
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Originally Posted by HCI2000SS
Thanks! If you're asking me, I got mine from lamin-x. They're just pre cut smoked overlays. I've used lamin-x in the past and have always been happy with the quality and fitment
cool! I am going to check that out...been wanting to do something with my tails. Thx


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