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Pure2sin 06-17-2010 07:14 PM


Originally Posted by swanny09 (Post 237400)

Yeah two sets of those. And here is where I got them. The nice thing is if you get both sets at the same time ($40) you get free shipping.

http://www.amazon.com/Eibach-5-81260...6819992&sr=8-1

-You will still need the anti-pogo washers from ZZP and possibly shorter dog bones also. I didn't use the shorter dog bones and I ride just fine but other people have had issues so that is up to you.

swanny09 06-18-2010 12:38 AM

Now why would I need shorter dogbones if im getting a new rear suspension? Arent dogbones under the hood?

Pure2sin 06-18-2010 12:44 AM


Originally Posted by swanny09 (Post 237526)
Now why would I need shorter dogbones if im getting a new rear suspension? Arent dogbones under the hood?

Some people have increased vibrations after installing lowering springs. I would just installed the suspension stuff, get a good alignment and see from there. If you still have a vibration you might need to get the shorter dog bones. The reason for them is this:

http://zzperformance.com/grand_prix/...=890&catid=138

Mac7504 06-21-2010 02:25 PM

That interesting, never heard anyone having vibration issues related to lowering, bad alignment perhaps? Some have commented on more vibration with the shortened dog bones, or with the polyurethane mounts. Personally, I run the Full BMR suspension kit, Koni’s with a drop kit, and poly’s with no vibration.

I'm suprised no one takes advantage of BMR's great kit...Although, you can't get the sway bars from them anymore (from addcoo now), it still allows your car to handle like a beast, and I'm on 20''s with 14'/13' brakes...I would suggest people start realizing they can piece this kit together so they don't have to drop a whole 700+...Worth every penny...

http://www.bmrfabrication.com/W-Body.htm
http://www.lmperformance.com/c/1/11.html
http://www.3800performance.com/Merch...tegory_Code=SB
Look around guys...

DonDraper 07-29-2013 10:38 PM

I would like to start out by saying THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS THREAD AND TO EVERYONE WHO GAVE GREAT FEEDBACK.... I have the same car only with 175,000 miles and a suspension which has never been changed. I don't know ANYTHING about suspension and have been doing research for a couple days. With that said, by reading in here should I buy (from Rock Auto) 2- MONROE Part # 171661 Quick-Strut front & 1 (of each) MONROE Part # 171671L Quick-Strut Rear Left & rear Right; w/ 16" Wheels parts? I apologize in advance for this post but I am just lost about this whole suspension thing haha.... ALL I WANT is a smooth ride, I don't want to feel EVERY bump on the road, I don't race, I plan to upgrade to 20' rims soon (I current have stock wheels) and I want the car to ride like it brand new. THAT'S IT haha. PLEASE HELP ME because I am a noob in this area lol... Thanks in advance and I hope to hear everyone great advice!!!!!

AWtheTP 08-07-2013 05:34 PM


Originally Posted by DonDraper (Post 561743)
I would like to start out by saying THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS THREAD AND TO EVERYONE WHO GAVE GREAT FEEDBACK.... I have the same car only with 175,000 miles and a suspension which has never been changed. I don't know ANYTHING about suspension and have been doing research for a couple days. With that said, by reading in here should I buy (from Rock Auto) 2- MONROE Part # 171661 Quick-Strut front & 1 (of each) MONROE Part # 171671L Quick-Strut Rear Left & rear Right; w/ 16" Wheels parts? I apologize in advance for this post but I am just lost about this whole suspension thing haha.... ALL I WANT is a smooth ride, I don't want to feel EVERY bump on the road, I don't race, I plan to upgrade to 20' rims soon (I current have stock wheels) and I want the car to ride like it brand new. THAT'S IT haha. PLEASE HELP ME because I am a noob in this area lol... Thanks in advance and I hope to hear everyone great advice!!!!!

I'm kind of in the same boat. I've got a 2004 LS and am going to be upgrading the rims to 18's or 20's, but the Monroe rear suspension parts all say excluding 17 and 18 inch wheels. Is this only if the car came factory with 17 or 18 or does this include if I'm upgrading wheels? Also, will the KYB's work since they don't list any size restrictions. Thanks!

DonDraper 08-07-2013 09:58 PM

I'm still waiting on an answer myself before I make the purchase lol.. That was another thing that was throwing me off was the "w/ 16" wheels" part. I completely lost on my end.

03SSChevyFun 08-19-2013 10:15 PM

In reference to the camber kits: i just got my car lowered and aligned, so if I buy a camber kit, will I have to take it back to the shop for another alignment? I want to avoid that if I can cuz the alignment is $80 a pop.

Mac7504 09-09-2013 09:35 PM


Originally Posted by 03SSChevyFun (Post 565456)
In reference to the camber kits: i just got my car lowered and aligned, so if I buy a camber kit, will I have to take it back to the shop for another alignment? I want to avoid that if I can cuz the alignment is $80 a pop.

I'm sorry, I didn't read the entire post but if they got it within spec why would you need/want to realign? Or they couldn't align?

03SSChevyFun 09-16-2013 04:20 PM

I just thought that if you modified or replaced anything suspension-related that an alignment was necessary afterwards.


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