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Old 11-21-1999, 05:59 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Post suspension...lower and upper...

ok i need to learn about upper and lower control arms. I was told to get either Metco lower control arms or HPM mega bite jrs. I need to go to suspension 101
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Old 11-22-1999, 01:52 AM   #2 (permalink)
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NYCOOL

I would recommend using Global West. Here is what Global West recommended for my setup:
(Front) lower control Arm bushings)
(Rear) Lower Control Arms
Trac-Link Bar which links the rear end to the tranny.

If you get rear upper and lower then you definately need to get a trac-link cause the upper will 'bind' your suspension.

What are you looking to do? Drag race, Carve Corners, or both?

I would call up Global west...they can recommend some good stuff. They want to charge me $2400 for a complete suspension.
FRONT
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Lower control arm bushings
680 springs
Double Adjustable Koni's
Caster/Camber plates

REAR
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Lower Control Arms
Specially designed springs rated by HP
Double Adjustable Koni's
Trac-link Bar

It will be setup for Drag racing, but I can adjust the Koni's for carving corners.

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Old 11-22-1999, 08:43 AM   #3 (permalink)
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If you are interested in twisties go with the Globe West/SVO lower control arms and the heavy duty SVO uppers. If you are interested in drag racing or if you are on a budget Factory Five Racing makes a real nice quality set of uppers and lowers for $216 shipped to your door. In either case you should also have your torque boxes welded up.

Hope this helps.

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Old 11-22-1999, 01:53 PM   #4 (permalink)
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nycool,
check out ipschassis.com and look at the grand sport rear suspension. excellent ride, lauches well (1.86 60' on real street tires) and handles beyond belief.

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nycool,
check out ipschassis.com and look at the grand sport rear suspension. excellent ride, lauches well (1.86 60' on real street tires) and handles beyond belief.

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check out ipschassis.com and look at the grand sport rear suspension. excellent ride, lauches well (1.86 60' on real street tires) and handles beyond belief.

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