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Old 07-20-2011, 01:22 PM
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Great! Thank u Basic96
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Old 07-20-2011, 11:34 PM
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If you're concerned about dropping too much I would suggest the SLP Bilstein/Eibach shock/spring package that I went with. Very mild drop, but stiffer than stock. The SLP Bilstein shocks in this set are basically the same as the HD's.

How many miles does your car have? Because the front of my car actually came up with the SLP springs.

If you want the cheapest price, you can't really beat WS6store. If you get the SLP shock/spring set from them though, make sure they get you the right springs. They sent me the Eibach Pro-kit the first time instead of the SLP Eibach and I had to send them back and wait to get the right ones.

On the other hand, Stranoparts has them too for a little more, but he will help you through the whole installation process if you buy from him. If you're not sure what you want, give him a call.
 
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Old 07-21-2011, 03:11 AM
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Well it has roughly 140k on it
 
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Old 07-21-2011, 07:34 AM
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If you lower it about an inch, you shouldn't rub. With my stock suspension, I had rubbing problems ALL the time. I bought KYB AGX shocks and BMR lowering springs which you could see noticeably lowered it, but I haven't rubbed once since. It will lower it, but at the same time, really stiffen the ride.
 
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Old 07-27-2011, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 97Beast
Well it has roughly 140k on it
In that case your springs are likely already sagging a little, I know mine were.
 
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Old 07-28-2011, 10:28 PM
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Lowering Springs like Strano's really need adjustable shocks -- READ Koni SAs. I refuse to lower, because the car is already low stock and I have troubles hitting the nose, etc. Why do you want Bilsteins only to have to replace them prematurely because you didn't buy the right shock for the lowering spring job? You realize a lowering spring means LESS shock travel, right? The Koni damper can deal with that better than Bilsteins and is adjustable.

Strano 35/22 hollow sways next
Fays2 Watts Link
SFRs welded, STB.

Forget your budget, just do the upgrades in phases and do it right the first time... Phone Sam Strano -- he will tell you what you do & don't need, then research more and make your choices.

Also forget the Eibachs, the feedback I hear is the springs sag far too early with them...

If you have stock shocks with those miles -- they are long since toast!

Originally Posted by Socom
Strano Springs=$250
Bilstein HD's=$420
LCA's+Panhard=$210
LCA Relocation Brackets=$90
Strut Tower Brace=$130

TOTAL: $1100

That's where I would start. Then move on to torque arm, sway bars, frame connectors, and front a-arms.
 
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Old 08-06-2011, 02:59 PM
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Hey, i had another question. Is Moly really worth ir on stuff like the subframe connectors and panhards? Also, ive decided i dont wanna lower my car. So im guessing that should mean the bilisteins would be perfect for the job, right?
 
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Old 08-06-2011, 05:58 PM
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^ Without a doubt, I would recommend Koni SAs for a V8, and SLP Bilsteins for a V6 -- that's what I did. Hollow sways are a better weight savings per dollar than most weight savings for Crome Moly, so if you buy CM -- and you have spare cash, then you will save a little weight. Find out how many weight you save and for how much $, then make your decision based on how important that weight is to you. Or just go on a diet and work out! LOL
 
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Old 08-06-2011, 07:20 PM
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SLP Bilsteins will be perfect, whether you use stock springs or the matching SLP springs. I love driving my car now with them.

SS sway bars made a big difference in my car too. I'm not sure what sways your Camaro has though since it's a Z28.
 
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