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Old Jul 16, 2002 | 08:58 AM
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Question Suspension: What would u do?

Here is my suspension so far.

KYB gas-a-just shocks and GR2 Struts
Lakewood Lower Control Arms
16x8 upgrade w/ Kumho ECSTA Supra 712's 255/50/ZR16
Edelbrock 3 point Strut Tower Brace
Hawk HPS Brake Bads, Rotor just turned

Thats what I have so far. Now what would u do in order or next? I am thinking subframe connectors but I want the spohn's if they EVER come out. I am not sure on the sway bars, I know I want 36mm front and 24mm rear but which brand to go for and what else would be worth it? It is my daily driver but I don't drive it in the winter or rain. So what woudl you do next if this was your current suspension. Thanks

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Old Jul 16, 2002 | 10:50 AM
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Lower it to lower the center of gravity.

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Old Jul 17, 2002 | 11:18 AM
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I was in the same situation as you and I have a friend that runs low 9's in a 85 just like mine. He said to use the SSM Lift Bars Kit from Summit. It's nearly $500 but it is the best. He has tried all and they work the best. It comes wiht a crossmember, driveshaft loop, subframe connectors, and lift bars! That's what I am going to buy.
Old Jul 17, 2002 | 11:29 AM
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The 36mm Front and 24mm Rears are under $15 a piece in some junk yards in so cal so thats what I used for my 2 third gens as well as wonder bars off of the IROCs.

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Old Jul 17, 2002 | 10:27 PM
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What do you want outa your thirdgen?
figure that out and go from there

regardless of what you building it for, SFC's should be first on the list IMO
Old Jul 17, 2002 | 10:29 PM
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Just a nice handling daily driver. I don't drive it in the winter or rain though. I think I am gonna go with the Global West SFC's first but I am not sure if they will clear a full 3" exhaust system including Edelbrock TES HEaders with the 3" collector.

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