Help getting suspension together
#16
Re: Help getting suspension together
Well, if you want better weight transfer/traction, then I can't really help you as I know almost nothing about drag shocks. Everyone seems to like the HALs for drag racing, but those are kind of expensive. If you are not too worried about the .1-.2 seconds you might lose on the drag strip though, take a look at the Bilstein HDs. They are relatively cheap, they work great with the stock springs, and will give you good handling and ride.
#17
Re: Help getting suspension together
BTW i am on a cheap budget because i have been spending too much money on my bike, lol. just got done doing a 103 big bore kit on it and that was not cheap.
#18
Re: Help getting suspension together
Well, if you are short on money, start with shocks first. They will make the biggest difference. If you are on a budget, Bilstein HDs work very well with stock springs. Aftermarket springs are a different story though, any kind of lowering springs and Bilstein HDs won't work so well anymore.
Then, check the various bushings. If your stock bushings are shot, replace the worn-out ones with good-quality ones. And if you have money left over after these, get a 35 mm front sway bar.
Stock springs + Bilstein HDs + 35 m swaybar = Good ride quality, very little body roll, and pretty well controlled body motions. It won't be the best, but it will be pretty good.
Good luck, and I hope some others will chime in and give their opinion on the matter too.
Then, check the various bushings. If your stock bushings are shot, replace the worn-out ones with good-quality ones. And if you have money left over after these, get a 35 mm front sway bar.
Stock springs + Bilstein HDs + 35 m swaybar = Good ride quality, very little body roll, and pretty well controlled body motions. It won't be the best, but it will be pretty good.
Good luck, and I hope some others will chime in and give their opinion on the matter too.
#19
Re: Help getting suspension together
Here's my opinion.....
Shocks, Sway bar, SFC's...in that order.
You should feel awesome with just that.
If your not in a hurry, I'll be installing my Eibach Prokit, Strano/Addco Swaybar & Spohn Spherical Panhard Bar in the next few weeks. I'll tell ya how they feel.
If you wanna see what other suspension mods I went with...check the 96 camaro sig.
Shocks, Sway bar, SFC's...in that order.
You should feel awesome with just that.
If your not in a hurry, I'll be installing my Eibach Prokit, Strano/Addco Swaybar & Spohn Spherical Panhard Bar in the next few weeks. I'll tell ya how they feel.
If you wanna see what other suspension mods I went with...check the 96 camaro sig.
Last edited by Z06Z28; 07-25-2005 at 07:38 PM.
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