basic suspension upgrades

**matt5112** · 11-16-2009

They're stamped steel and they rust anyways.

For the STB to be as effective as possible, they have to attach to the strut tower mounts like ZZ Performance but have a much strong connection between the tower mounts and the cross beam. Also, crossbeam has to have no bends in it for it to be most effective as possible.

None of the ones I've seen do that so I'd skip on that.

**Toofastgs** · 11-16-2009

You want to get the body stiff so i would start with front and rear STB. This will help. Followed by rear sway then other stuff.

**Bio248** · 11-16-2009

Originally Posted by BlownBigBlock

Ok, I selected STB's, but only if your existing trailing arms are not rusted to the point that the strength of them is compromised. Buying new trailing arms would only be for piece of mind unless like I said, they are extremely rusted.

i suppose you have never seen how easily those flex and bend. hard cornering will bend them.

**BlownBigBlock** · 11-16-2009

Originally Posted by Bio248

i suppose you have never seen how easily those flex and bend. hard cornering will bend them.

Hard cornering can bend anything if the strength of said part is compromised. I'm just saying why replace it just to replace it.

If the trailing arms in question look like they need replacing by all means do that first, but the OP doesn't say anything about their current condition.

**Bio248** · 11-16-2009

because the trailing arms will do more good than STBs will as far as tightening up the suspension. that is what he is going for.

**DanGTP** · 11-16-2009

Trailing arms, then a rear STB, then the front STB. The GMPP STB's aren't very effective unless you plan on getting an adapter plate so they attach to the strut mount itself.

**01gtspecial** · 11-26-2009

rear end needs more help than the front. the car will understeer no matter what, these cars have not so great weight distribution, plus FWD...go with the trailing arms. and rear sway bar.

**01gtspecial** · 11-26-2009

Originally Posted by Bio248

i suppose you have never seen how easily those flex and bend. hard cornering will bend them.

yeah stock ones are junk! BMR makes an awesome set...expensive tho

**Cbierniat24** · 02-04-2010

Anyone have experience or opinions with this kit?

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**matt5112** · 02-05-2010

Its worth getting.

But the tower bar brace is pretty useless.

Just get the sway bars and the trailing arms.

**alkygto** · 02-05-2010

I'm a cheap ass and bought my front STB at the GM dealer for like $12 new with hardware and I noticed a difference as soon as I pulled out of the driveway. You can't beat the price unless you find one on a Buick GS or 9C1 impaler in the yard. Just a good cheap mod IMO.

**matt5112** · 02-05-2010

Originally Posted by matt5112

Its worth getting.

But the tower bar brace is pretty useless.

Just get the sway bars and the trailing arms.

Originally Posted by alkygto

I'm a cheap ass and bought my front STB at the GM dealer for like $12 new with hardware and I noticed a difference as soon as I pulled out of the driveway. You can't beat the price unless you find one on a Buick GS or 9C1 impaler in the yard. Just a good cheap mod IMO.

do the above and you'll notice an even bigger difference