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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 04:59 PM
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Fella's.....i need some suspension work to eliminate rear wheel hop (mostly rear passenger side).

Anybody know of good places for install and purchase of said items?

Thanks guys!
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 05:00 PM
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sounds like the first thing you need is some lower contral arms. check out any of the ls1tech sponsors for the purchase and you can put them on very easily yourself its just 4 bolts total for both sides
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 05:04 PM
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Thanks! Are they sold in pairs or each?
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 05:09 PM
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sold in pairshttp://www.byunspeed.com/product_inf...f33eb80a7df4d3

check out those and give byunspeed a call i believe they are having a sale and to call for lower pricing........

they definately do the trick I installed some boxed LCA's on mine and wheelhop was gone
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 07:46 PM
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Several differnt options, look at the sponsors, do some research, then look for installers.

V6bird does alot of stuff in his off time.

Good luck
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 07:50 PM
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v6bird did my cars
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 09:41 PM
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Thinking about buying the following:

1. #2012 : Relocations Brackets $90
2. #201621 : Single Adjustable LCA and Pandhard Bar kit (bolt-in) $265
3. #2004 : 3 Point Subframe (bolt-in) $280

All from UMIPerformance (yep, they are a sponsor!).

Later on I'll get the Torque Arm, I can only afford so much at the same time.

Could I do this installation myself without a lift?
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 07:23 AM
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you could do everything but the subframe connectors. you need to have the car up level on a 4 post lift to do that
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Originally Posted by dsmawd350
you could do everything but the subframe connectors. you need to have the car up level on a 4 post lift to do that
You dont need a lift to do that. As long as the car is sitting on its suspension/own weight you wont have any issues with it. Jackstands, and ramps positioned correctly will do the same as a 4 post lift.

Bolt in SFC's are far from the best options out there. Bolts weaken over time, and flex. Welded in Tubular SFC's are the best option here and generally fit and tuck the best. Also tend to be lighter.
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V6 Bird welded in my SFC's last year without a lift
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