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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 05:34 PM
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I don't mind the stiffness. I would like 650 up front with standard spring rate. If I lower it will I need CC plates?
I think its more then 1.5in you do. Of course it would hurt either way.

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It's not just spring rate that affects ride quality. Poor quality of the spring can lead to a very inconsistent spring rate making it feel more harsh. The springs I moved to were much higher (750-850 front) spring rate, but still felt nicer.
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 05:51 PM
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To get proper alignment in my car I needed c/c's on with the c springs. Do not make my mistake, and don't cheap out on the plates. Buy MM off the bat if you don't want to do it again later.
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by cntchds
To get proper alignment in my car I needed c/c's on with the c springs. Do not make my mistake, and don't cheap out on the plates. Buy MM off the bat if you don't want to do it again later.
Okay. What springs have you such a stiff rate?
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 07:19 PM
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What do yall think of this kit?

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...ontrol-Arm-Kit
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 07:20 PM
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I have H&R's Race Springs. They have a variety of rates and heights, and they are available at MM or through their vendors.
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 07:27 PM
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I would stay away from it, price looks good but you get what you pay for. Get yourself a quality set of each and you will be much happier. You should pay that much for a set of good LCAs.
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 07:36 PM
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I would stay away from it, price looks good but you get what you pay for. Get yourself a quality set of each and you will be much happier. You should pay that much for a set of good LCAs.
I figured that. I plan on suspension this summer. With all the goodies. If the tires rub the quads should i flip them, or get 20mm spacers? like the ones from autozone.
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 07:53 PM
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I would just get rid of the quads if they rub. You dont need them.
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 07:57 PM
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I would just get rid of the quads if they rub. You dont need them.
I have heard of that.. I have also heard without them you get ridiculous wheel hop...
What size tire can you put on a 17x10.5? What are my options?
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 08:19 PM
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Biggest would be a 335 however thats pushing it and the sidewalls will bulge. I would stick to the 315s. Thats what I have with no problems at all.
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 1999Pony
Biggest would be a 335 however thats pushing it and the sidewalls will bulge. I would stick to the 315s. Thats what I have with no problems at all.
Okay.. did you remove the quads?
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 08:26 PM
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I never had any to begin with since I have a V6. However when I swapped in an 8.8 it came with the quads attached and I just took them off before I even put the rear in the car.
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 1999Pony
I never had any to begin with since I have a V6. However when I swapped in an 8.8 it came with the quads attached and I just took them off before I even put the rear in the car.
We shall see then .. lol
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 08:32 PM
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 05:50 PM
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Well the tracking said they would be here tomorrow, so you can imagine my excitement when I got them! Oddly, only 3 came in.... I'm missing one of the front. The ups guy said there wasn't any other packages... hopefully it will be here tomorrow, since that's when they were supposed to be.
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 08:29 PM
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Hopefully, they look awesome though
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 08:44 PM
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Its awesome to see the fruits of my labor! I literally washed 60 cars to get those a the tires I'm about to order.
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 09:37 PM
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I really do hope that other rim shows up tomorrow... I have the worst luck with ordering car parts -___-
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 01:42 AM
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They look sick. I'm sure you can't wait to get them mounted on the car.
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by cpotts13
I just ordered 2 anthracite grey 17x8 rims for the front and and 2 17x10.5 and nitro tires for the back! Just want to express my excitement
Good choice! I ordered mine and the tracking number says out for delivery, so anytime now. Can't wait to see em.
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