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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 05:43 PM
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Best suspension upgrade?

I have bilistein drag shocks w/ the old valving and LCA I want to know what should be next in your opinion
Old Mar 12, 2009 | 07:11 PM
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Sub frame connectors..

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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 09:36 PM
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what type?
Old Mar 13, 2009 | 08:17 AM
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is this a strip or street/strip car or a AX/RR car?
you mention having drag shocks but dont want to assume strip only.....
Old Mar 13, 2009 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by n2ceptor
Sub frame connectors..

www.bmrfabrications.com
I wouldn't consider subframe connectors a suspension upgrade

The Strano front swaybar is my favorite suspension upgrade
Old Mar 14, 2009 | 02:53 AM
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daily driver and strip car
Old Mar 14, 2009 | 10:40 AM
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daily driver and strip car
Then I would say a set of relocation brackets, and a chassis mounted adj.TA. Also an air bag in the passenger side rear spring.
Old Mar 17, 2009 | 09:35 AM
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SFC's aren't a true suspension upgrade, but they will make a HUGE difference in everything else. I put the Hotpart (J&M) weld-in SFC's and the difference is phenomenal! All of the creaks, squeaks and rattles are gone, the car tracks better on the highway, and it handles better all around.
Old Mar 23, 2009 | 02:53 PM
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What if you couldnt do subframe connectors? (my x-pipe is in the way)

I mean, im getting close to 125K miles and its starting to feel a little soft and rolly in the curves.

I have a thicker rear sway bar and gas-a-just shocks in back,

would replacing the coil springs help or should I look at spring and control arm bushings?

I'm looking for the suspension equivalent of some botox
Old Mar 23, 2009 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 1997FormulaBird
What if you couldnt do subframe connectors? (my x-pipe is in the way)

I mean, im getting close to 125K miles and its starting to feel a little soft and rolly in the curves.

I have a thicker rear sway bar and gas-a-just shocks in back,

would replacing the coil springs help or should I look at spring and control arm bushings?

I'm looking for the suspension equivalent of some botox
You would probably have better luck starting a new thread.
Old Mar 23, 2009 | 05:50 PM
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2 point SFC's would work. I don't know if I'd jump right into springs etc..., unless there are problems. Replace shocks first, and see if the problems are still there.
Old Mar 23, 2009 | 06:28 PM
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I would do some 2 point subframe connectors, they enhance everything else that's been done suspension wise, then go for some lower control arm relocation brackets.
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