Suspension

[Big girth]

What’s the best suspension for a 1980 cutlass Calais front and back.

 

[fleming442]

What's your budget?
How do you intend to use the car?
Is it a daily driver?
What kind of ride do you want?
What height are you looking for?
What engine is in front?

 

[Big girth]

Budget is around $350-$500. I intend for it to be a street/ daily driver. Stock height with a smooth ride. It’s a mild built 5.3 ls

 

[fleming442]

New Moog springs front and rear
Bilstein shocks all around
34 or 36mm F-body front anti-sway bar
Moog poly end links
Blazer rear anti-sway bar

 

[TURNA]

Not UMI

 

[Big girth]

How many horses to the will my car make to the wheel. I have a LS9 cam, 317 heads, long tube headers and it’s carbed.

 

[Macguyver]

What’s the best suspension for a 1980 cutlass Calais front and back.

We have both front and rear kits that are designed to improve geometry (handling). Heavy springs and large sway bars are only band-aids to mask the underlying issues. We fix the root issues.
Most guys find this a good read.
https://gbodyforum.com/threads/before-and-after-front-end-geometry-explained.70367/

We have several rear kits available also, depending on your needs.

Thanks, Mac