LS1TECH - Camaro and Firebird Forum Discussion

Suspension & Brakes Springs | Shocks | Handling | Rotors

best suspension mod!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-16-2008, 03:10 AM
  #1  
TECH Enthusiast
Thread Starter
iTrader: (7)
 
slowjoe99's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: MO
Posts: 621
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Exclamation 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?
slowjoe99 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 03-16-2008, 03:23 AM
  #2  
TECH Addict
iTrader: (1)
 
waldershrek's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: NY
Posts: 2,516
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
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.
waldershrek is offline  
Reply Like
Old 03-16-2008, 03:58 AM
  #3  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (31)
 
BlackWS666's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Thomasboro, ILL
Posts: 1,175
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Default
+1 for the LCA's.
BlackWS666 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 03-16-2008, 04:49 AM
  #4  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (3)
 
hpjunky98's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,868
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default
Best suspension mod. period. = Koni SAs

Best suspension mod for just traction = T/A LCAs, relo brackets.
hpjunky98 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 03-16-2008, 10:15 AM
  #5  
TECH Addict
iTrader: (12)
 
Fast_94_Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: carol stream illinois
Posts: 2,161
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default
lower control arms/torque arm/coilovers
Fast_94_Z is offline  
Reply Like
Old 03-16-2008, 11:16 AM
  #6  
TECH Addict
iTrader: (13)
 
jmilz28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 2,688
Received 111 Likes on 87 Posts

Default
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.
jmilz28 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 03-17-2008, 11:35 AM
  #7  
TECH Enthusiast
 
Nick D's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Fairfield, CA
Posts: 611
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default
Originally Posted by jmilz28
Shocks are the single weakest point of these cars' suspensions. It affects every dynamic - comfort, handling/control, traction.
+1
Nick D is offline  
Reply Like

Trending Topics

Old 03-17-2008, 02:11 PM
  #8  
LS1Tech Premium Sponsor
iTrader: (6)
 
BMR Suspension's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,619
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default
Originally Posted by slowjoe99
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
__________________

Allan Miller
President
BMR Suspension
www.bmrsuspension.com
(813) 986-9302
BMR Suspension is offline  
Reply Like
Old 03-18-2008, 11:19 PM
  #9  
TECH Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
FASTERthanYOU's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Posts: 400
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Panhard bar, probly the cheapest, easiest to install and you'll probly feel the most difference from it. Panhard bar.
FASTERthanYOU is offline  
Reply Like
Old 03-19-2008, 12:16 AM
  #10  
TECH Enthusiast
Thread Starter
iTrader: (7)
 
slowjoe99's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: MO
Posts: 621
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default
Originally Posted by FASTERthanYOU
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...
slowjoe99 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 03-19-2008, 11:48 AM
  #11  
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (10)
 
SIC LSX's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Bossier city,LA barksdale AFB
Posts: 5,355
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Default
I didnt gain anything from LCA's, but i gained a good bit with the LCA relocation brakets!
SIC LSX is offline  
Reply Like
Old 03-21-2008, 04:09 AM
  #12  
TECH Enthusiast
Thread Starter
iTrader: (7)
 
slowjoe99's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: MO
Posts: 621
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default
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!
slowjoe99 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 03-21-2008, 11:43 AM
  #13  
10 Second Club
iTrader: (22)
 
junior28570's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: coastal N.C.
Posts: 536
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default
Originally Posted by DansRedz28
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
junior28570 is offline  
Reply Like
Back to Subforum
Suspension & Brakes
View Next Unread
pinion angle help




Advanced Search
Quick Reply: best suspension mod!


Reply Closed Thread Share

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:56 AM.