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better handling suspension

Matt Palm

Matt Palm

WHERES THE LAMB SAUCE?!?!
so im not to versed in this but i want to upgrade my suspension i read the sticky about making my handling better and i didnt get a whole lot out of it. i already have a zzp strut tower brace i like it took about 3 min to install. i know i need sway bars front and rear what brand is best? also what other parts would make for alot better handling other than lowering that will be last.
 


I like my dorman and addco combination.

Going to be selling those soon if you're interested.

Quality struts and higher spring rate springs would help as well.
 
dorman front bar is the one you find everywhere, you can typically find them for $100 or so shipped. 32-33mm solid

Addco rear sway bar is around 160-170 from summit racing and the like. Its a 7/8ths (22mm) bar, solid.
 
thicker the sway bar the higher the tension rates=less body roll

solid = stronger and stiffer


good set of swaybars, kyb gr2 struts with stiffer springs , strut bars, make sure your strut mounts are in good condition along with all your bushings and call it a day.
 


my suspension is all good right now condsidering it has only seen 2 winters for a total of about 500 miles and has 34k miles on it now but i just want it to feel tighter in the corners there alot of winding roads around me
 


You suspension may have but 34,000 miles on it, buts its by no means fresh because its still had that 3,500 lbs body sitting on it for 12 years.

i still wouldnt replace it just yet. I would do some sway bars first, it can make a pretty good difference.
 
thats what i wanna do just sway bars and as stuff starts to go out ill replace it then im not gonna spend money if it isnt broke
 


Google should be your friend... There are plenty of places to get them from. Just do your research, make a choice then search for best price.

All in all, I have the doorman on one GP and the Gmpp on the other, both have the Gmpp rear sways, both with KYB struts, poly bushings and all new parts, ball joints, control arms, Don Rome ST brackets with braces too, etc., etc., point is the only real difference is the front sways - doorman-vs-Gmpp.

Anyways, I like the doorman feel best of the two.
Handles pretty good for a 2 ton car, not quite razekar, but good enough to handle some aggressive driving.
 
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