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Old 12-28-2020, 08:12 PM   #24
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Re: Ride quality, Hoping for a little advice

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Originally Posted by EdwardSams View Post
What do you all think of this plan, All from performance online

2.5 drop spindles
New tubular upper and lower control arms w 2” drop spring
Appropriate shocks
New sway bar designed to work with the above
And I may do front shock relocation bracket to allow for even more shock travel

This will do a few things but most importantly improve the ride.

And when this is all done I’m going to buy new wheels and tires. Likely 17 or 18” with much more sidewall than currently exists.
Honestly.... The tubular arms are just bling. They aren't going to impact ride quality vs a 67-72 set-up. Original sway bars work just fine w/the original style arms as well. So the tubular arms & corresponding sway bar aren't needed for changing ride quality.

Spindles & a 2" spring will work fine w/the arms you already have. The shorter the coil spring, the more impact there will be on travel & most likely ride quality is the first to suffer. Bump-stops making contact during 'normal' driving kills ride quality.

If you don't know what spring is in there, that's where I would start. The spindles, springs, & different size wheels/tires would be where I spent my money.

The bling parts can be added after.
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