after lowering my F-body 1.6", is it important to do anything to any other suspension parts. E.C. Tierods, control arms, ball joints, etc.

 

If everything alligned properly, you can pretty much leave it, but it will leave you wanting more. I suggest getting some relocation brackets, and perhaps new springs will be needed within 6-12 months. Now don't get worried, all I have is an adj. panhard rod on mine for around a year and havnt seen much missing in the handeling aspect. Although the ride is a little rough, but doesn't phase me since I realize I drive a sports car, not a sedan with a v8.

Mark

 

You mean shocks, don't you?....with the stock shock they will over dampen leading to leakage and they will quickly wear out...as for other mods...relocation brackets to get your rear end angles back to normal...maybe some lower control arms to replace the stock crappers....and in the end k-member etc....good luck

 

you defintly want lower control arm relocation brackets.....youl get way more traction...

u can get the bolt in kind at www.ls1speed.com for about 100 dollars

 

Yeah, shocks will be under some stress there, especially with beefier than stock springs and then on top of that, the reduced travel that they are allowed to work within.

 

I'm surprised no one has mentioned this, however you will need to adjust your "pinion angle",however I do not know how you would do this without an adjustable torque arm.

SteveC

 

Sometimes when lowering the car the rear end is not aligned properly. It actually slides to the left or right just a tad. An adjustable panhard bar solves that.

LCA relocation brackets fix the symentry (eh?) back there. Not a bad idea to get some LCAs too. Like said, traction will now be a little bit easier to accomplish.

New shocks. Yeah, you'll need new shocks usually within a year. The stockers wear out quick, but will be alright for a while.


Of course, none of this stuff is actually needed. It's just highly recommended to have your car running at it's near best.

 

I just ordered a Lakewood adj. panhard bar and was wondering how do we actually know what setting on the panhard bar is best for my needs (car is lowered 1.5)
Or will I just know when I get it?

 

There aren't any actual "settings" on the bar. I know with BMR and many others, there is a part where you twist and one way moves the rear to the right, and the other to the left.

You'll have to measure from the wheel to the wheelwell, or better yet, somewhere on the frame to know when you have it centered. You could do it by eye, but there is always a chance it could be off, but if you're off by just a tad it probably won't hurt much.

 

I definetly agree. With lowering springs, my stock shocks and whole ride was HORRIBLE. And they were take offs on a newer LS1. Long story short, i dropped a lot on the Hal's...

I love them!