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Old 07-02-2008, 11:11 PM
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strut bars dont make a whole hell of alot of difference.....the suspension bushings will do the most...
the problem with the bushings is installing them....just make sure you have a few days and a good torch
 
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AMEN TO THAT SPUD.
 
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Old 07-04-2008, 08:55 AM
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I used K-Sport coil package and I love them. Full adjustment on height and 32 settings on the firmness of the ride.
I am not going to point out no names but some was saying to get rid of the 17" and go with a smaller rim and lowering the car puts more weight on the suspension. How stupid can you get. First of all with the 17" you will have less sidewall to flex and a bigger pattern touching the ground. The down side a rougher ride. And now the lowering the car puts more weight on the suspension (WTF) where is the weight before you lower the car DUH HUH. Lowering the car changes the center of gravity.
Hey spud been a while looks like have let all the idiots in nice to see you are still trying to keep them straight.
 
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i ordered prothane suspension bushing for whole car, should be here monday, why do i need a torch?
do i also need a torque wrench? wat are the psi rating on all suspension bolts?
 
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Old 07-04-2008, 10:07 AM
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the haynes manual will tell you all of the torqu specs..

the torch would be to burn the old bushings out...the main one you will need it for is the front control arm rear bushing
 
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Old 07-04-2008, 10:36 AM
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If you have a press you don't need a torch but either way will work. Just make sure you lube up the new bushings real good or they will squeek bad
 
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Old 07-04-2008, 10:42 AM
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i pressed most of my bushings in with a big vise...but i still had the burn the rest out of the one i stated above
 
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u can burn them under the car? isnt there like goop?
or burn marks?
 
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mullet you will see once you start working on your bushings. they are a pain, which reminds me,I need to get a new vice.
 
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awesome, ill see in a few days, thanx
 



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