Suggest my next suspension mod
06-27-2004, 11:49 AM
#1
Supreme Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (53)
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 5,169
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Suggest my next suspension mod
I already have Spohn SFC's, Kenny Brown STB on the car
Hotchkis LCA's, Global West Relocation brackets(to be installed)
It's already lowered on dropzone springs
So what would you suggest for the next couple of mods?
Hotchkis LCA's, Global West Relocation brackets(to be installed)
It's already lowered on dropzone springs
So what would you suggest for the next couple of mods?
06-27-2004, 12:20 PM
#2
Supreme Member
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Lima, OH
Posts: 1,096
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: '89 Formula 350 & '86 Z28
Engine: L98 & 355ci
Transmission: 700r4 in both
I hope you forgot to mention adjustable panhard bar, right?
If not I would definatly get that first since your car is lowered!
After that a Torque arm or sway bars.
If not I would definatly get that first since your car is lowered!
After that a Torque arm or sway bars.
Trending Topics
06-28-2004, 02:02 AM
#8
Supreme Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (53)
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 5,169
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
It seems the adjustable panhard bar has gotten the most votes?
I'm gonna get a TDS wonderbar, just forgot to mention it, since it doesn't really effect the rear suspension......
What do you guys suggest for the company to go with?
I'm gonna get a TDS wonderbar, just forgot to mention it, since it doesn't really effect the rear suspension......
What do you guys suggest for the company to go with?
06-28-2004, 02:40 AM
#9
Supreme Member
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Tacoma, Wa
Posts: 3,109
Likes: 0
Received 25 Likes
on
17 Posts
Car: '91 TA vert
Engine: turboLSx
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.23
Originally posted by Nate86
Panhard bar and torque arm, then struts and shocks.
Panhard bar and torque arm, then struts and shocks.
06-28-2004, 03:09 AM
#10
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Wichita, KS
Posts: 788
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 92' RS
Engine: LO3
Transmission: Probuilt 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.70 9-bolt
If you are just talking rear:
adj panhard bar(spohn), shocks(koni, bilstein), torque arm(spohn) , sway bar (spohn or TDS), in that order.
BTW hows that LS1 treating you?
adj panhard bar(spohn), shocks(koni, bilstein), torque arm(spohn) , sway bar (spohn or TDS), in that order.
BTW hows that LS1 treating you?
Last edited by 92RS shearn; 06-28-2004 at 03:16 AM.
06-28-2004, 03:14 AM
#11
Supreme Member
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Changing Tires
Posts: 5,675
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes
on
3 Posts
Car: too many ...
I think dampeners will make the biggest noticeable difference if your current stuff is shot. If not, then go for bushings. If you got that taken care of, then stuff like panhard bar.
06-28-2004, 05:41 AM
#12
Supreme Member
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Lima, OH
Posts: 1,096
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: '89 Formula 350 & '86 Z28
Engine: L98 & 355ci
Transmission: 700r4 in both
Originally posted by FLYNLOW92rs
What do you guys suggest for the company to go with?
What do you guys suggest for the company to go with?
Is Spohn pronounced "Spoon" or "Spone"??
06-28-2004, 06:29 AM
#13
Kind of like spoon and hone rolled into one.
06-28-2004, 10:05 AM
#14
TGO Supporter
iTrader: (12)
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: AR
Posts: 6,819
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
Car: 1991 Camaro RS Vert
Engine: 350 S-TPI
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: GU5/G80/J65
Unbalanced Eng for the panhard bar, or make your own.
TDS wonderbar
What is main function of the car? Daily driver, or show only?
TDS wonderbar
What is main function of the car? Daily driver, or show only?
06-28-2004, 10:55 AM
#15
Supreme Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (53)
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 5,169
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Alright guys thanks for the input, it looks like the Spohn Panhard Bar is gonna be the next mod to get into the car.......
Daily Driver
It's been running good, had a minor problem with the fuel line comming off the engnie while racing, but I haven't been able to use it to it's full potential....
What is main function of the car? Daily driver, or show only?
BTW hows that LS1 treating you?
06-28-2004, 11:02 AM
#16
Banned
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Orange, Calif
Posts: 1,340
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: '87 Cam RS V6
Engine: Top Secret
Transmission: DYT700R4 custom inerts and conv.
Originally posted by Dale
Unbalanced Eng for the panhard bar
Unbalanced Eng for the panhard bar
My first suggested mod choice for you would be Spohn strut mounts. By the way, "Spohn" rhymes with "bone". Steve confirmed this here awhile back.
06-28-2004, 11:17 AM
#17
Senior Member
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Chi Town, IL
Posts: 936
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I'd recommend all of this:
Just finished the whole install...took her out last night...and OMG! It runs like a DREAM! No body sway on turns, hard acceleration, grips like it was glued to the ground
Pics to come...
Just finished the whole install...took her out last night...and OMG! It runs like a DREAM! No body sway on turns, hard acceleration, grips like it was glued to the ground
Pics to come...
06-28-2004, 05:36 PM
#18
Supreme Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (53)
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 5,169
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Panhard Bar Mounting Hardware Kit - $ 9.95
Panhard Bar - Tubular with Poly Bushings - $ 85.00
Panhard Bar - Adjustable with Poly Bushings - $ 115.00
Panhard Bar - Adjustable Spherical/Poly Combo - $ 135.00
Panhard Bar - Adjustable Spherical Rod Ended - $ 160.00
Which one is best for street/daily driven appliactions?
Panhard Bar - Tubular with Poly Bushings - $ 85.00
Panhard Bar - Adjustable with Poly Bushings - $ 115.00
Panhard Bar - Adjustable Spherical/Poly Combo - $ 135.00
Panhard Bar - Adjustable Spherical Rod Ended - $ 160.00
Which one is best for street/daily driven appliactions?
06-28-2004, 07:07 PM
#19
Supreme Member
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Lima, OH
Posts: 1,096
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: '89 Formula 350 & '86 Z28
Engine: L98 & 355ci
Transmission: 700r4 in both
Originally posted by FLYNLOW92rs
Which one is best for street/daily driven appliactions?
Which one is best for street/daily driven appliactions?
Panhard Bar - Tubular with Poly Bushings - $ 85.00 Dont even think about it
Panhard Bar - Adjustable with Poly Bushings - $ 115.00 best for street, NEEDED for lowered cars!
Panhard Bar - Adjustable Spherical/Poly Combo - $ 135.00 more geared for racing
Panhard Bar - Adjustable Spherical Rod Ended - $ 160.00 Race application, lots of noise, no give, youll FEEL everything!
06-28-2004, 07:25 PM
#20
TGO Supporter
iTrader: (12)
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: AR
Posts: 6,819
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
Car: 1991 Camaro RS Vert
Engine: 350 S-TPI
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: GU5/G80/J65
I have double rod ended on a daily driver. No noise unless you dont tighten it down properly 
Its been on for almost a year now.
The UBE panhard is double rod end, and comes with the mounting bolts to boot, for less then spohn. Just plain black rather then the pretty red.
Its been on for almost a year now.The UBE panhard is double rod end, and comes with the mounting bolts to boot, for less then spohn. Just plain black rather then the pretty red.
06-29-2004, 01:22 AM
#21
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Wichita, KS
Posts: 788
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 92' RS
Engine: LO3
Transmission: Probuilt 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.70 9-bolt
Originally posted by FLYNLOW92rs
Panhard Bar Mounting Hardware Kit - $ 9.95
Panhard Bar - Tubular with Poly Bushings - $ 85.00
Panhard Bar - Adjustable with Poly Bushings - $ 115.00
Panhard Bar - Adjustable Spherical/Poly Combo - $ 135.00
Panhard Bar - Adjustable Spherical Rod Ended - $ 160.00
Which one is best for street/daily driven appliactions?
Panhard Bar Mounting Hardware Kit - $ 9.95
Panhard Bar - Tubular with Poly Bushings - $ 85.00
Panhard Bar - Adjustable with Poly Bushings - $ 115.00
Panhard Bar - Adjustable Spherical/Poly Combo - $ 135.00
Panhard Bar - Adjustable Spherical Rod Ended - $ 160.00
Which one is best for street/daily driven appliactions?
06-29-2004, 12:21 PM
#23
Supreme Member
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Jacksonville, NC
Posts: 1,886
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: Guess
Engine: Crazy 8
Transmission: So close to being a manual I can taste it
I have the Spohn double rod end adjustable panhard. WHat noise??? Yes, its tight, isn't it supposed to be??? Soon I am going to get the Spohn rod ended adjustable LCAs and relocation brackets.
Another thing I like is a good solid roll bar. Yes, its not a suspension part, but a well designed 6pt bar can really tie the car together...
Another thing I like is a good solid roll bar. Yes, its not a suspension part, but a well designed 6pt bar can really tie the car together...
06-30-2004, 03:19 PM
#25
Supreme Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (53)
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 5,169
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by gearrrhead
how do you like the drop zone springs?
how do you like the drop zone springs?
I can deal with noise, but not feeling every bump in the road.....
07-02-2004, 12:25 AM
#26
TGO Supporter
It looks like everyone's got you covered, but I'll just throw in my vote for the adjustable double poly panhard bar as mod #1. Get new shocks and struts after that.
07-02-2004, 01:27 PM
#27
Supreme Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (53)
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 5,169
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Well i just got off the phone with Spohn, Adjustable Spohn Panhard Bar w/ Poly Bushings is on it's way.......:lala: :lala: :lala:
I think i might attempt to install this one myself, seems pretty straightforward from the other post, just hope my bolts don't ned to be but off....
I think i might attempt to install this one myself, seems pretty straightforward from the other post, just hope my bolts don't ned to be but off....
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
84 TA NV
Firebirds for Sale
1
09-06-2015 08:02 PM
1Aauto
Sponsored Vendors
0
09-02-2015 01:35 PM
