Suspension Help

OK I am goin to get Koni sa and the GC and I have a few questions.
1) I know I need LCA relo brackets, but weld in or bolt in? Is there pros or cons to either.
2) Do I really need a new Panhard bar? I think yes, to get everything back in the centre. Is there a certain one that is better than others or has had better results than others? I see Edelbrock makes a good adjustable PHR and RKsport. Is there any others I should look at.
3) I am goin to get LCA while Im at it. Also what company should I look at? Is it advantagous to get adjustable LCA?

I think that is all I will be able to afford for a while. So opinions, comments are VERY welcome. Thanks guys I really appreciate the help. Just learning as I go along.

Personally, I'd wait on the LCA stuff. Go ahead and get the PHR. Have you done sway bars yet? If not, you need the 35mm Suspension Techniques bar.

Unless you make you own ( http://www.crystalridge.net/cars/images/PHR/phr.htm ), it's most likely going to rattle. I just ordered new QA1 rod ends and hardware to replace the original rod ends. So you're probably better off buying the stuff in the link and making your own. They end up looking better AND they're lighter too!

Thanks alot for the info. I dont have sways but right now all I can afford to do is this. Koni and ground control is already goin to set me back alot so I have to stop myself at these. Anyone else with an opinion or help. Thanks in advance.

Also I have another question. What is a better LCA: Boxed or Tubular??? Thanks.

Tubular is lighter but it doesn't matter. If you don't have the money right now, it CERTAINLY doesn't matter about the LCA's. Sway bars should come first.

If I were to redo It I'd get the sway too.
I bought LCA'a first and I'm sure the ST35
would have had a better improvment.
LG G2 LCA $17O
ST35 $150

It would have been cheaper.
I just bought a Corsa and Bilsteins.
Tires are coming up. So now I have
to wait a bit.

Its only been recently that I've seen alot
of posts about how affordable a good Sway
is or I would have it already.

Thanks guys, great info. I just want to make sure that I get the right parts for now. I want all the good parts that are associated with lowering a car. Ive read you want LCA and relo brackets for sure and an adj PHR. Ive read those are a must when lowering. So I want to cover my basics first then get the others when I have the money later. So I just want to know for performance which is better, Tubular or Boxed?? Thanks a ton guys, I appreciate the help!!!!!! :thumb:

I don't think there is a big difference in them.
Boxed is a little overkill unless your putting it
to serious use. Think of it this way, not too many
companies even make boxed.

I bought an ADJ Hotchkis PHR because I was going
to lower my car but since decided not too.
If your interested in it email me-it has under 2000 miles
on it.

Originally posted by NorthernSS
Thanks guys, great info. I just want to make sure that I get the right parts for now. I want all the good parts that are associated with lowering a car. Ive read you want LCA and relo brackets for sure and an adj PHR. Ive read those are a must when lowering. So I want to cover my basics first then get the others when I have the money later. So I just want to know for performance which is better, Tubular or Boxed?? Thanks a ton guys, I appreciate the help!!!!!! :thumb:

My point is that the LCA's and brackets are NOT a must. The PHR is marginal in terms of HAVING to move the axle around. Some cars are off, some aren't. Better bushings for the PHR make a difference by allowing less movement though.

bruecksteve I appreciate your help. I'll hold off and just get a PHR for now and then go with bushings and sway in a bit. Thanks alot for all your help guys. :cool: