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Old Aug 30, 2003 | 04:42 AM
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Front Suspension 101...

I need to be completely schooled on what all is needed when upgrading the front suspension.
For starters, my car is a 1994 Trans Am with stock suspension and 93K miles. I am going to do the whole suspension first and then start building a 4bolt engine for it.

Anyways, what all is involved? I want to stick to BMR products as I have had a ton of success with these parts in the past and can get them for a GREAT price.

I was thinking:
HAL QA1 front shock/spring combo
BMR Tubular K-member
BMR Tubular upper and lower a-arms
BMR front sway bar
BMR Strut Tower Brace

Is it definately a good idea to get new ball joints? Are there any other things I am forgetting that I will need once I go to start installing everything? I know about like the endlinks, bushings etc. but anything else?

Most of my driving will be street driving with the occasional drag strip and autocross sessions.

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Old Aug 30, 2003 | 04:50 AM
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Sounds like your doing it the right way, same thing I would have done if I had more money
Ball joints and outer tie rod ends are a must.
I would go with poly for the bushings, I went with all poly bushings when I rebuilt my front suspension and it feels nice and tight.
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