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Mar 16, 2008 | 03:10 AM

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best suspension mod!

I already have sub frame connectors. And after the motherFREAKIN rod bolts come in finally, i will have a heads, intake and cammed motor with a 3500 stall converter. What's the best next mod for the suspension for traction?

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Mar 16, 2008 | 03:23 AM

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LCA's and brackets will cure the wheel hop issue. If you can afford it I'd go with those two and a tunnel mounted torque arm.

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Mar 16, 2008 | 03:58 AM

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+1 for the LCA's.

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Mar 16, 2008 | 04:49 AM

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Best suspension mod. period. = Koni SAs

Best suspension mod for just traction = T/A LCAs, relo brackets.

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Mar 16, 2008 | 10:15 AM

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lower control arms/torque arm/coilovers

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Mar 16, 2008 | 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by hpjunky98

Best suspension mod. period. = Koni SAs

Best suspension mod for just traction = T/A LCAs, relo brackets.

Best advice, period.
Or you can do your own thing and have a car that rides like crap and you'll always be chasing down problems. Good thing is, you'll never know how bad your setup is until you ride in someone's car with good shocks.

Shocks are the single weakest point of these cars' suspensions. It affects every dynamic - comfort, handling/control, traction.

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Mar 17, 2008 | 11:35 AM

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Shocks are the single weakest point of these cars' suspensions. It affects every dynamic - comfort, handling/control, traction.

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Mar 17, 2008 | 02:11 PM

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I already have sub frame connectors. And after the motherFREAKIN rod bolts come in finally, i will have a heads, intake and cammed motor with a 3500 stall converter. What's the best next mod for the suspension for traction?

I would recommend a set of lower control arms and a set of lower control arm relocation brackets both of which we have on sale!! here is a link to our sale page-

http://www.bmrfabrication.com/taxrefundsale.htm

After these 2 basic items I would look toward the torque arms. If you have any other questions please feel free to ask

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Panhard bar, probly the cheapest, easiest to install and you'll probly feel the most difference from it. Panhard bar.

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Panhard bar, probly the cheapest, easiest to install and you'll probly feel the most difference from it. Panhard bar.

i just don't understand how an aftermarket panhard rod would help with traction unless the car has been lowered...

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Mar 19, 2008 | 11:48 AM

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I didnt gain anything from LCA's, but i gained a good bit with the LCA relocation brakets!

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Mar 21, 2008 | 04:09 AM

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I think the next suspension mods I will do are going to be LCA relocations brackets and a tunnel mount torque arm...

Thanks for all the input guys!

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Mar 21, 2008 | 11:43 AM

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I didnt gain anything from LCA's, but i gained a good bit with the LCA relocation brakets!

+2 .. for the $$/result, relocation brackets have been my favorite mod

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