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Old June 6th, 2007, 02:31 PM   #1
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hey..im looking to do an entire suspension overhual on my 89 LX hatch, i already have eibachs drag lauch kit, w/ struts and shocks and springs, but has to hard a launch for a daily driver on the street, can you guys give me some suggestions on what to get, like control arms, struts, shocks, springs, frame ties? cuz there a place around here that will do custom sub-frame connectors, i want my stang down for as little time as possible, so the best and quckest to install would be great....let me know..thanks
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Old June 6th, 2007, 05:45 PM   #2
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put 90/10 struts up front, 50/50 in the rear, subframe connectors, reienforce torque boxes, upper and lower rear control arms, and som slicks, plus a decent rear end setup will help u launch. u could alway stiifen up with a cage and u could get a tubular k member also.
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Old June 6th, 2007, 10:29 PM   #3
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any suggestions on brands for each of those things...would be great...thanks
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QA1 is one of the best there is for all of this
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Qa1 has very good products, so does strange engineering and UPR. get those and u'll be good and ready for launch
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Old June 14th, 2007, 11:11 AM   #6
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I also suggest maximum motor sports.
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