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O.K, gotta do something about the suspension. RB car and I really don't want to drop it too much as road kill and pot holes are a problem around here. Lots of body roll that I'd like to ditch. How much bar is too much? What's just right for bumpy roads? Will it kill my suspension mounting points? ( with rough roads).

I don't want to go poly bushings as I still want some cushion in it. Best parts/prices? Good thing I started a brake upgrade.
 
first question ? are your king pin.s good
most problem is where the king pin and trunun pin fits to the A-arm
on a spridget (jack the car up with the jack under the A_arm and check if you can move the spindle up and dowm )
the stock bar should work fine but if the attachment ( links and bushing ect) have problem you will need to replace them
 
loose the bumpers, de-arch the rear springs and go for 1275 springs up front.
 
7/8 front sway bar is too much for a street car.
3/4 is just right on my Bugeye.
Same goes for urethane bushings, all urethane is too much, some is good like the sway bar mounts and the A arm pivots.
 
I put the 520# 1" drop on mine and I LOVE them, but then, I'm a performance obsessed maniac. :devilgrin:

JACK
 
I like my 400lbs coils and 1 1/2 inch total lowering.
Softer rears and the panhard rod. I'm using
tube shocks all around with the levers. Poly bushings
too.
I'm ditching my front anti-sway bar for a 7/8 tubular
one.
Still a usable street car. Makes for a fun day at the track too.
I do tend to push my car a bit...but it's just so much
dang fun.
There isn't much body roll on Mimi now a days.
:devilgrin:
I'd think the best "street" performance for comfort etc would be stock.
 
Gundy said:
I'd think the best "street" performance for comfort etc would be stock.
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I've got too much body roll. Shorter springs don't ook like an option for me. My tires rub the top of the wheel opening at full lock when suspension is despressed, like turning onto a steep driveway. Y'all have to remember, I live in the country. I'm wondering if I can run a 7/8 to compensate for the softer stock springs and it'll still give me the same ride as 3/4 w/ performance springs? Found a 3/4 kit for $106 w/ free shipping. I clicked to buy and got hit w/ $25 "handling". I felt handled alright.
 
where did you find that kit. I haven't been handled lately....

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The stock sway bars are 9/16". I ran all rubber bushings and am happy with the results. I asked for advice on this on the forum earlier, and there were a number of problems mentioned with the thicker anti-sway bars. By the way, you didn't mention, but do you have the wishbones with the gusset supports? Very dangerous to use an anti sway bar without them. Just my two cents.
Kevin
 
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i hoPe that is not jig plate...
 
WOW!! Don't see a sway bar though. Coil over setup does'nt need it?

Kurt.
 
I don't have much body roll with my set up :smile: its is working good as is
so why add one
 
SilentUnicorn said:
i hoPe that is not jig plate...
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nope :lol: but it dose make me do the jig :banana:
 
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