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rkellerjr
 Post subject: Suspension - I'm doing it!
PostPosted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 12:42 pm 
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Location: Newport News, VA
OK, the time has come, the funds are available, I'm replacing my suspension. Your thoughts and opinions are welcome. I've been talking with a friend on another forum and we've come up with the following as the preferred setup...

    Use stock A-arms - rebuild them, new bushings, ball joints, etc.
    Monroe shocks all around
    Pro-Touring Parts...
    --Suspension Kit: GT Kit 2CS-420
    --3 in 1 "shear proof" Solid Body Bushings
    --Sub-Frame Connectors
    Alignment once completed


This will get me one step closer to bringing the car up the Nationals. Appreciate your feedback folks!

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Nate
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 12:51 pm 

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Way to go! Hope everything goes smoothly for ya!

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sir english firebird
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 2:16 pm 
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Location: Northants ENGLAND !
Yes, if it means you get to bring your car to the Nats then GO FOR IT !!

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Brother Rat
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 2:41 pm 
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Sounds like a decent setup, Bud!

I'm getting a complete rebuild on mine this winter although I'm setting mine up more for drag racing then touring. I've already installed Competition Engineering 3 way adjustable Drag Shocks. The front end rebuild, and the frame connectors will be done in early April.

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rkellerjr
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 4:59 pm 
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Where are you located Pete?

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Brother Rat
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Nova Scotia, Canada. Eh! :)

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rkellerjr
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Yikes, it's cold up there!

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Brother Rat
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It can be :) I'm right on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.

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MotorCityThreads
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 10:51 am 
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Sounds right to me, hope I see you at the Nationals
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rkellerjr
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PostPosted: Mon May 05, 2008 8:45 am 
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OK, parts ordered, here's the setup...

Pro-Touring
Suspension Kit - GT0-2CS-425
Solid Body Bushings - OCF-801
Steering kit - 2CS-830

Other
Sub-Frame Connectors - Bought a set from a friend
Monroe shocks

Installation begins in 2 1/2 weeks :)

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Brother Rat
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The difference is going to blow you away, Rich. I just rebuilt my steering system with Moog parts, had all the bushings in the front end replaced and add the frame connectors. The ride now is 2nd to none, and handles like a dream.

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rkellerjr
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Just a quick update, Matt and I pulled the rear suspencion yesterday and were preparing to put the new parts in when Matt found a rust problem near the spring plate mount. He recommended we fix it before continuing so we spent the rest of the day repairing that area. Today we are hoping to complete the project. I have taken lots of pics and will share the "fun" in a few days.

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