To improve suspension...ride quality????

Fried One · 11-04-2004, 11:07 AM

I feel my car not handling the bumps so good anymore. I did replace all four shocks a few years ago. Lowered 1.5'' I installed a bump steer bushing. Replaced the end link bushings with polyurethane end link bushings. I also replaced the upper and lower rear control arms with a nice set from MAC. Other than replacing the shocks what else can I replace to improve my suspension. I also installed a strut tower brace and have welded in sub frame connectors. My car is getting up in age but it is still in very good condition with 187K on the clock. I kow my quad shocks need replacing but that does not effect ride quality right. It is more to control wheel hop.Any sugestions . Thanks.

GhettoPop · 11-04-2004, 11:28 AM

your right about the quad shocks, just for wheel hop and usually dont go bad.

what shocks/springs did you put in and how many miles on them?

what are your future plans for the car? daily driver? occational drag? road race? since u want to put money into it, build it the way u want it now IMO

Fried One · 11-04-2004, 06:03 PM

KYB gas shocks with progessive rate springs lowered 1.5''.I can't say off hand how many km's on them. I will have to o through my paperwork to check. My plans well I want to ensure a good tight ,responsive ride as it is a daily driver. My car was 12 years old in May of this year. So the parts that I did not replace will surely be getting up in age . So I want to renew those that I can that will not cost me an arm and a leg. I want to improve on my suspension and steering. I have caster camber plates on my list of things to do list. What are your thoughts.

grey88gt · 11-04-2004, 10:07 PM

I know this sounds kinda stupid . What shape are the tires in? How old are they, how many miles ? Old tires with lots a miles and abuse will give you very harsh ride. Just my 2cents

GhettoPop · 11-05-2004, 09:33 AM

get some tokico blues or if u have the money, some bilsteins. the KYB's dont last long and are total crap IMO. thats why they are cheap.

did you replace the spring isolators? if u didnt change them when u put the springs in and they are original, they (or whats lest of them)are definately toast.

i would also consider replacing the front ball joints, especially if original.

aar0s · 11-05-2004, 10:40 PM

i thought that you could ditch the quads after you put lower control arms on?

11-04-2004, 11:07 AM	#1
Fried One Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 11	To improve suspension...ride quality???? I feel my car not handling the bumps so good anymore. I did replace all four shocks a few years ago. Lowered 1.5'' I installed a bump steer bushing. Replaced the end link bushings with polyurethane end link bushings. I also replaced the upper and lower rear control arms with a nice set from MAC. Other than replacing the shocks what else can I replace to improve my suspension. I also installed a strut tower brace and have welded in sub frame connectors. My car is getting up in age but it is still in very good condition with 187K on the clock. I kow my quad shocks need replacing but that does not effect ride quality right. It is more to control wheel hop.Any sugestions . Thanks.

11-04-2004, 11:28 AM	#2
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	Re: To improve suspension...ride quality???? your right about the quad shocks, just for wheel hop and usually dont go bad. what shocks/springs did you put in and how many miles on them? what are your future plans for the car? daily driver? occational drag? road race? since u want to put money into it, build it the way u want it now IMO __________________ 1990 GT,stock T-5,K&N w/o air silencer,March underdrives,FMS wires,timing@14*,PA Perf 130amp alt,Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter,Steeda adj quadrant/clutch cable/firewall adj,Centerforce II clutch,o/r x-pipe,Magnaflow SS catback,g-load brace, subframes,Bilstein struts/shocks,Autometer gauges, 136k and running strong!

11-04-2004, 06:03 PM	#3
Fried One Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 11	Re: To improve suspension...ride quality???? KYB gas shocks with progessive rate springs lowered 1.5''.I can't say off hand how many km's on them. I will have to o through my paperwork to check. My plans well I want to ensure a good tight ,responsive ride as it is a daily driver. My car was 12 years old in May of this year. So the parts that I did not replace will surely be getting up in age . So I want to renew those that I can that will not cost me an arm and a leg. I want to improve on my suspension and steering. I have caster camber plates on my list of things to do list. What are your thoughts.

11-04-2004, 10:07 PM	#4
grey88gt Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Skiatook, Oklahoma Posts: 193	Re: To improve suspension...ride quality???? I know this sounds kinda stupid . What shape are the tires in? How old are they, how many miles ? Old tires with lots a miles and abuse will give you very harsh ride. Just my 2cents

11-05-2004, 09:33 AM	#5
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	Re: To improve suspension...ride quality???? get some tokico blues or if u have the money, some bilsteins. the KYB's dont last long and are total crap IMO. thats why they are cheap. did you replace the spring isolators? if u didnt change them when u put the springs in and they are original, they (or whats lest of them)are definately toast. i would also consider replacing the front ball joints, especially if original. __________________ 1990 GT,stock T-5,K&N w/o air silencer,March underdrives,FMS wires,timing@14*,PA Perf 130amp alt,Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter,Steeda adj quadrant/clutch cable/firewall adj,Centerforce II clutch,o/r x-pipe,Magnaflow SS catback,g-load brace, subframes,Bilstein struts/shocks,Autometer gauges, 136k and running strong!

11-05-2004, 10:40 PM	#6
aar0s Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: southern Illinois Posts: 312	Re: To improve suspension...ride quality???? i thought that you could ditch the quads after you put lower control arms on? __________________ 88 gt convertable =-= cobra intake, accufab 65 mm tb headers alum underdrives steeda alum.lca's, springs, c/c plates kyb struts 230 hp to da wheels http://www.cybersteed.freeservers.com

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