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Posted by PeNiNsula302 (Member # 1061) on :
 
Im looking to start getting into setting up my car for the best street/strip suspension setup. All i have so far is race-craft springs and im wondering which steps i should take from here. Any help would be appreciated!

-Scott
 
Posted by Black94 5.0 (Member # 655) on :
 
Next should be the shocks/struts to match your springs....I recommend Bilstiens...

For your suspension to be affective you need a good chassis...Sub-frame connectors should definately be a priority....

The next bang for buck would probably be control arms and a Panhard bar....
 
Posted by TriplePLAY (Member # 948) on :
 
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Originally posted by Black94 5.0:
Next should be the shocks/struts to match your springs....I recommend Bilstiens...

For your suspension to be affective you need a good chassis...Sub-frame connectors should definately be a priority....

The next bang for buck would probably be control arms and a Panhard bar....

i agree with Black94 5.0's recommendations- I've got Bils, MM full-length subs, HPM LCAs, poly bushings...stiff enough for the track and compliant enough for the street. i just need the UCAs and panhard bar and I should be set.
 
Posted by turbo302 (Member # 2786) on :
 
Do the subframes for sure we have a package deal on subframes 4130 chrome molly and standard (rectangular or round tube)for 170.00 installed! and do not for get your torque boxes Check website for info.
 
Posted by John91coupe (Member # 18) on :
 
I agree with turbo302. Do the subframes (good ones) and have the torque boxes welded up BEFORE you install rear control arms. Most aftermarket control arms have very stiff bushings and over time they will rip those torque boxes to pieces. Stiff bushings actually put the axle in more of a bind situation than the stock bushings. This creates more stress on the boxes than stock bushings, which are pretty soft in comparison.
 
Posted by stanger91 (Member # 397) on :
 
email me at jim@fourvalve.com and ill give u nice hooksups on suspension parts.

-jim
 
Posted by PeNiNsula302 (Member # 1061) on :
 
Thanks everyone for the input [worship] , this is exactly what i was looking for!

Jim- Check your pm's, thanks for the reply!
 
Posted by 7.3L White Whale (Member # 1848) on :
 
I wish i woulda got some good shocks and struts and subframes rather than my control arms. They didnt do all that much for the price.
 




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