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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 03:25 PM
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I've got Strano springs 1.5" drop.
315s out back.

I will be ordering a red panhard rod, single adjustable on one end.
Should I spend $140 more and get single adjustable LCAs from UMI?
Will buying swaybars now be a good upgrade once I lower my car?

Or should I save extra money from the LCAs & sways, for now, and go ahead and buy shocks?
Keep in mind I'll eventually be buying a 9" or 12 bolt so I would have to change relocation brackets.

I don't really do a lot of cornering around here.

Which shocks should I go with for the Strano springs? Koni's or revalved bilsteins?

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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by candlelit
I don't really do a lot of cornering around here.
What is your setup goal then? It looks like your heading toward a cornering goal
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back to the top. my goal, I want to make my suspension stronger & yet smoother. right now I'm thinking about trying to eliminate some wheel hop... but I don't want to spend a lot of money on this.

is LCA's and swaybars necessary if I'm lowering my car, adding a 9" rear end, and run in the 11's?
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 06:52 PM
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Stronger, smoother, eliminate problems for cheap ... does that about wrap up what it is you are wanting?
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 09:35 AM
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koni adustable shocks will smooth you out and help you corner when adusted properly.

Upgraded sway bars can either help you corner or lauch better depending on the sizes you go with.

LCA will make you ride harsher, may help with launching, may hurt handling if you don't use at least one rod end or rubber end.
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Greggy
koni adustable shocks will smooth you out and help you corner when adusted properly.

Upgraded sway bars can either help you corner or lauch better depending on the sizes you go with.

LCA will make you ride harsher, may help with launching, may hurt handling if you don't use at least one rod end or rubber end.
that's the kind of information I was looking for. I appreciate that! any one else have input on this?
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