Hello, I’m ordering front sway bars soon for better handling. And also thinking of replacing the front tires from 235/45/17 to 245/45/17 (keeping rears 275/40/17)
I’m also looking to lower the car a little? (Looks like I have some room, right? photos below)
Question: What suspension kit & other parts do i need to replace my current suspension or springs? If you could please send me links of suggested kits along with any complimentary components needed with it
Note: the car was purchased from a previous owner so i dont know what suspension work has been done to the car. And i have no contact with the person anymore. Thank you
Thanks for the info. Yeah its stiff and rear leafs are wearing out. The ones you sent are gray vs the ones i have in white (like the link i have above) or is it the same just color difference?
I dont know what coil springs are on, if I were to replace the coils & leafs, What should i go with?
It's a little over my budget now, since i plan to go with front sways, maybe Helwigg, for now. And also not sure if my KYB shocks should be replaced or not.
Trying to figure out what coil springs I have on the car, and the ride height. I plan to go a little lower since it looks like I have some room/gap.
I currently have 235/45/17 & 275/40/17 --planning to go 245s up front
You have spacers stuck in the front springs. Put there I’m guessing to raise the front.
I’d start by taking them out.
Appear to be stock springs front and rear. The front coils may have been cut at some time and could be why the spacer was installed to stop running if they were cut too short.
You have spacers stuck in the front springs. Put there I’m guessing to raise the front.
I’d start by taking them out.
Appear to be stock springs front and rear. The front coils may have been cut at some time and could be why the spacer was installed to stop running if they were cut too short.
I you lower the car, 245's can cause some rubbing issues. The suspension depends on how you drive the car and what is your objective? Why do you think the rear springs are shot? I would install stock or 2 inch lowering springs from Eaton spring company. If you contact them, they can advise what you need. Monroe, Gabriel or Delco HD gas shocks are not as stiff as the KYB or many of the after market shocks. . . . .and they are more reasonably priced, check with Summit, they may help you with everything you need at your budget.
I'll be street driving only, no track/drag/auto cross. I just had an alignment done, and mechanic said the rears look worn out. Also, rear right side sits lower than left.
I have the KYB Gas Adjust shocks like yours all the way around on my '69. The ride is firm but not harsh. The car had new front and rear springs, I think they'r stock when I bought it. I added a 1 1/8" front sway bar, with this combination I feel the car handles great, fun to drive and not uncomfortable.
Get a Hotchkis TVS kit or Ridetech street grip kit. That would be the easiest all in one kit with one set of instructions.
I had a complete Hotchkis lowered kit with ridetech shocks, I thought it was great for spirited street driving,even a little autocross.
When I first put my car on the road 3 years or so ago, I put brand new KYB Gas adjusts on, no exaggeration, I removed them after a few laps around the block. In my opinion,I think 4 bags of gravel may have been a better choice.
I replaced my shocks with Gabriel HD gas shocks for a hundred bucks, better ride than my KYB's Try em . . . you'll like em if you don't want to spill your coffee!!!!! I figure if 90% of new cars have Gabriels(according to them)my as well try em on the old 69 RSSS BB lowered with 17's
Initially, I would love to go with either the Hotchkis TVS or RideTech StreetGrip kit. However, I just recently finished my ls2 build, so I'm kind of tight on budget.
Next 4 months here we'll have cooler weather and would love to enjoy driving the car more often, just need to fix the wobbly situation for now. Did an alignment last night, which helped a lot!!
I'm thinking of getting Front Sways , Spring leafs , and a new set of tires for now (mine are way too old). (What do you think??)
I'm currently having difficulty finding 275/40/17 for rears .. trying to find which website ships internationally.
Did some more research between Hotchkis & RideTech, both good, but need some advice. I have the KYB Gas-aJust Shocks, which I plan to replace later on.
I'm not ready to get a full kit yet. So I'm only looking for (two options):
Option A: Front Sways and Leaf Springs. Option B: Front Sways and Shocks.
Goal: Better street handling, smother ride, even out car height, I don't like having the rear noticeably higher than front, lower a little.
Quick recap for new users (skip this part if you read my setup above)
I'm looking to improve steering and even out ride height (preferably a little lower than my current height - see images above)
My Wheel setup: 17x8 with 4.5 backspace. Tires are: 235/45 & 275/40. I'm looking to replace my tires and might go with this setup 245/45 or 50 if available & 265/50
Compared them in a table below for sways & leafs. Would it be better to stick with one brand? or is it fine to mix and match parts? Thank you
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1) Sway: What does the hotchkis include? will buying that part just fit in. As you can see, RideTech includes the arms, bushings etc..
Front Coils and Shocks on all four corner. Those KYBs are TRUCK shocks. They're horrible. I had those, car drove like a brick. Went to Edelbrocks, they were a vast improvement, then the Bilstien that used to come with the Hotchkis, another good improvement. I'm sure the newer ridetech or Fox will be even better. The nice thing about hotchkis is you can buy the parts one at a time. There is a kit discount, but if budget won't allow, start with their springs and shocks. Sway bars will help with cornering, they will not improve the "ride quality" going straight.
So now you’re installing a four link rear suspension?
Will those front coilovers work with your stock control arms?
You should have listened to those who recommended the Street Grip solution because it sounds like you are off the rails at this point.... Did a single person in this thread recommend coilovers?
The four link and coilovers will likely cost more than the street grip. Not to mention if you need new lower control arms. Maybe you need a new mechanic... :grin2:
Just a note and I have no idea if it is a problem but, Make sure the front springs will work with stock lower arms. They may.
I only say this because I am going with Detroit lower arms and they only work with their custom springs. I used Detroit speeds upper arms and they are awesome. The caster adjustment is very cool. They changed the geometry of the arms too. I installed them yesterday and took the car for a ride. Just changing the upper arms alone made a good difference in tightening things up.
I'm adding Bilstein shocks all around tonight. Going to add Detroit lower arms and springs next weekend. DS products seem pricey but, very high quality.
Hey guys, so managed to gather funds to go with a full kit instead of buying the parts bit by bit.
Need your final help.
Comes down to RideTech Street Grip vs Hotchkis TVS 1 + adding shocks separately
Which kit is considered better? What crucial parts are included in one of the kits , that the other doesnt ? For example, streetgrip includes control arm bushings and ball joints, tvs doesnt.
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