Better handling

[Lue]

Now that i have all the front braces, i will be replacing all front suspension with moog bushings. I also want to get the 5658 springs, and 36mm sway bar. will that be to much?

 

[shotgun]

Yes, no, and maybe.

What are you doing or have done to the rear.

 

[Lue]

Well, havent done anything to the rear yet, and have not done much reserch. But i am thinking of getting moog 5391 springs, Bilensteins shock all the way around, a sway bar (not sure what size yet lol), upper and lower contol arms(not quite sure what to get), tow hitch :lol:, and brace bars behind the rear seat. What do you think?

 

[pontiacgp]

if your concerned with handling then you need to get your frame to stop moving and your suspension tightened up, spend some money on good front suspension parts, I've seen new tie rod ends with play in them when put under pressure because the thrust washer that was used to make it was junk, same think with ball joints.... I suggest to box in your lower and upper control arms in the rear, box the center of the frame, and tie in the rear rails and front clip, lower the sprung weight (aluminum wheels and tubular control arms) and decrease the turning mass so the suspension will react quicker, lower the unsprung weight, use a quick ratio steering box, lower ride height and higher spring rates and great shocks, install polyurethane bushings ....if you can you should take a look and repair the sections where the original welds are in need of some help on the frame....bracing sheet metal will help but unless you have a solid base no bracing on the body will give you the desired results.

 

[Lue]

if your concerned with handling then you need to get your frame to stop moving and your suspension tightened up, spend some money on good front suspension parts, I've seen new tie rod ends with play in them when put under pressure because the thrust washer that was used to make it was junk, same think with ball joints.... I suggest to box in your lower and upper control arms in the rear, box the center of the frame, and tie in the rear rails and front clip, lower the sprung weight (aluminum wheels and tubular control arms) and decrease the turning mass so the suspension will react quicker, lower the unsprung weight, use a quick ratio steering box, lower ride height and higher spring rates and great shocks, install polyurethane bushings ....if you can you should take a look and repair the sections where the original welds are in need of some help on the frame....bracing sheet metal will help but unless you have a solid base no bracing on the body will give you the desired results.

So does that mean that moog tie rod ends, and ball joints are no good?

 

[pontiacgp]

I didn't mention any names who were good or not....moog are one of the better quality parts. If you look at a moog tie rod end compared to an economy brand you'll notice the difference right away by it's size

 

[Lue]

Now that i have all the front braces, i will be replacing all front suspension with moog bushings. I also want to get the 5658 springs, and 36mm sway bar. will that be to much?

Oh, that's why i had mentions that i was going to get all moog front bushings. But i should of said front suspention, sorry..