Installed my new susp stuff...

[popo8]

Ok, well it took me about 3 hours to figure it out and install the stuff I just bought from some of the members on this site, but its all on, and well worth it.....

ADJUSTABLE PANHARD BAR: Installed and rear is centered.
SPOHN 1" rear SWAY BAR : Installed
LAKEWOOD sq tube control arms and traction bar set up: Installed...
HEATER HOSE o bottom coil of rear springs: INSTALLED


I was tired and forgot to take pics while it was on the lift.... spent a while trying to figure out how my relocatiing brakets worked with the new stuff till I realized they just needed to be removed and replaced with the new 2 piece brackets... but its done....

THE CAR DRIVES INCREDIBLE... I think I need to do a lil adjusting still cuz the rear of the car is sitting a little higher (maybe also till the rubber hose on the rear springs settle, but either way, Im extatic and I dont bottom out AT ALL!!!!!

Here are some ghetto CELL pics in my driveway I took at 730 am when I got home this morning....

[5POINT7]

looks good, was your rear end out of alignment? I remember a few of us were talking about this with you in another thread.

[popo8]

It needed to go to the left by half an inch....

we did the nut on the string thing with a ruller to the center of the wheel and then we also measured from the center of the fron wheel to the center of the rear wheel on both sides to make sure it was square...

[tbird31]

you put heater hose on the bottom of the spring where it sits on the rearend? i'm pretty sure it goes on the top coil where it touches the body...

other then that, congrats! my car felt like and entirely new car after i installed the LCAs/relos/PHB/TA. I could actually take a turn quickly without it feeling like i was going to kiss the ground haha.

feels SO much more planted now doesn't it?

[popo8]

you put heater hose on the bottom of the spring where it sits on the rearend? i'm pretty sure it goes on the top coil where it touches the body...

other then that, congrats! my car felt like and entirely new car after i installed the LCAs/relos/PHB/TA. I could actually take a turn quickly without it feeling like i was going to kiss the ground haha.

feels SO much more planted now doesn't it?


I thought the same thing initially, but then I thought, why replace the good rubber isolaters that are at the top, when its the bottom of the springs that are metal on metal.... Lubed em up and they settled right in on the perches...

[popo8]

And yes it does feel so much ore planted!! I was so hesitant when I had to remove my boxed (shape) relocating brackets with the two piece brackets with spacers in between, but Ill be damed... its SOLID

[Tarheel'Z']

I thought the same thing initially, but then I thought, why replace the good rubber isolaters that are at the top, when its the bottom of the springs that are metal on metal.... Lubed em up and they settled right in on the perches...

wow popo,,ive never heard of that before,,didnt it raise your ride hieght in the rear a little? i took out my isolaters on top and put the hose there to gain a little more drop to match the front but ive never the bottom..:hmm:

[popo8]

Yeah, it did race the back end a bit.... but its ok, because the drastic drop from those eibachs actually made my ass end look lower than my front end... now the car has a slight rake... which I like....

[popo8]

Crappy night time pic, will take better one tomorrow, but I dont think its to high in the rear....

[Chris]

Nice installs , I had all that tubular stuff on my thirdgen and for being stock it made it feel great

[popo8]

So I thought the car felt good when I put this stuff on.... boy was I wrong!!!!!

I noticed the rear sat towards the rear of the wheel wells when we installed but I was just happy to have the stuff on...

This past weekend,, we put the car on a drive on lift and adjusted the rear axle forward using the lil copper things.... and WOW, NOW it feels GREAT.... thats it.

THANKS AGAIN HUFF!

[R3DLT1]

Ok, well it took me about 3 hours to figure it out and install the stuff I just bought from some of the members on this site, but its all on, and well worth it.....

ADJUSTABLE PANHARD BAR: Installed and rear is centered.
SPOHN 1" rear SWAY BAR : Installed
LAKEWOOD sq tube control arms and traction bar set up: Installed...
HEATER HOSE o bottom coil of rear springs: INSTALLED


i've read bad things about this lakewood control arm. They are not really build to handle to much abuse but i guess its to late to inform you since you all ready have them...
http://www.ls1lt1.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23986&highlight=lakewood

[popo8]

i've read bad things about this lakewood control arm. They are not really build to handle to much abuse but i guess its to late to inform you since you all ready have them...
http://www.ls1lt1.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23986&highlight=lakewood


I gotta tell you the quality looks great... Only time will tell...

Altho... those pics in that other thread are scary.....

[R3DLT1]

I gotta tell you the quality looks great... Only time will tell...

Altho... those pics in that other thread are scary.....

looks can be deceiving... but just wanted to give the heads up.

[popo8]

looks can be deceiving... but just wanted to give the heads up.


I appreciate the heads up, and I will keep an eye on it. I( love the design, so when i see it taking a dump, we will just fab up something and improve on the design....

[R3DLT1]

I appreciate the heads up, and I will keep an eye on it. I( love the design, so when i see it taking a dump, we will just fab up something and improve on the design....
Sounds like a plan :claps:

[BLK WS6]

Umi is the way to go...regardless a full rear suspension will really tighten up the feeling of the car:cool:

[popo8]

Umi is the way to go...regardless a full rear suspension will really tighten up the feeling of the car:cool:


After the holidays I intend on shopping for a New 9" or having the 8.8 conversion done, so I will be starting from scratch again.... so for now, Im good and I will keep an eye on it....

[96lt1m6]

After the holidays I intend on shopping for a New 9" or having the 8.8 conversion done, so I will be starting from scratch again.... so for now, Im good and I will keep an eye on it....

I have been working on my set up for a while now 8.8 will save you a bunch of cash with a little leg work and of course our infinate love of labor..
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/gears-axles/1158209-8-8-build.html

Mine has been in the works for about a year, these are the parts i am using..
1. 8.8 rear end from an Explorer (97-pres.) they come with lockers,gear ratios from 3.55-4.10 already..
2. Axle tubes from 4th gen,to retain GMs superior brakes.
3. http://www.g-forcesuspension.com/pages/catalog/i.php/81/55 this allows you to delete the TQ arm if you wish too.
4. Moser 31-spline axles F-body length w/Ford 31-spline
5. A friend that has awesome welding skills!!!!!!!!
From start to finish the rear end costs 850.00 with the 8.8 girdle thats a big difference compared to ANY BOLT IN rear end out there! Not talking crap about the bolt in rears available...just savin some money and being resourceful!!!
Remember this, the use of a TQ arm will require fabrication of a mounting system such as the one designed for the mustang found here http://www.maximummotorsports.com/index.html?http&&&www.maximummotorsports.com/content/tech_info/rear_susp/ta_tech.php
or fabricate your own using existing TQ arm....many options out there

[popo8]

I have been working on my set up for a while now 8.8 will save you a bunch of cash with a little leg work and of course our infinate love of labor..
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/gears-axles/1158209-8-8-build.html

Mine has been in the works for about a year, these are the parts i am using..
1. 8.8 rear end from an Explorer (97-pres.) they come with lockers,gear ratios from 3.55-4.10 already..
2. Axle tubes from 4th gen,to retain GMs superior brakes.
3. http://www.g-forcesuspension.com/pages/catalog/i.php/81/55 this allows you to delete the TQ arm if you wish too.
4. Moser 31-spline axles F-body length w/Ford 31-spline
5. A friend that has awesome welding skills!!!!!!!!
From start to finish the rear end costs 850.00 with the 8.8 girdle thats a big difference compared to ANY BOLT IN rear end out there! Not talking crap about the bolt in rears available...just savin some money and being resourceful!!!
Remember this, the use of a TQ arm will require fabrication of a mounting system such as the one designed for the mustang found here http://www.maximummotorsports.com/index.html?http&&&www.maximummotorsports.com/content/tech_info/rear_susp/ta_tech.php
or fabricate your own using existing TQ arm....many options out there


Actually got a guy thats friends with the shop... hanlan or harlan or something like that... he makes em, already has a "jig" and knocks em out for half the price of a new 9"...

But I would like to see if we could do it at the garage even cheaper... thank you....

[96lt1m6]

Actually got a guy thats friends with the shop... hanlan or harlan or something like that... he makes em, already has a "jig" and knocks em out for half the price of a new 9"...

But I would like to see if we could do it at the garage even cheaper... thank you....

Good deal,we have to save as much as possible!