What suspension did your car come with FE3 or FE4?

 

NO CLUE....lol.. How do you tell what suspension came on it? Ty..mjclemm

 

If you don't know, a VIN decoder would be the way to find out. If you have an SS, odds are you have the FE3 suspension. I've heard that some W-bodies got an FE4 suspension, including some Montes, but I don't know anything about it. I did a little Googling, and some places believe the FE3 cars got a ~34mm front bar, but some other sites disagree. If I had an FE3 car, I'd go home and measure it for you (it's in my floor, I've got a Dorman bar) but I had the FE1 "Comfort Suspension."

 

Right now at my age I'm into "comfort" rather than the hard rough riding sports suspension... Do you think it would be better to buy the FE1 sway bar and install that one ? Would it make for a shooter ride ? I installed the KYB SR4002 front struts. I also am going to replace the sway bar end links, the tie rod ends and any other bushings that may need replacing.any suggestions ? Thanks ton...mjc...

 

Well, here's my opinion. You really only notice a larger sway bar over offset bumps, ad substantial single wheel bumps. It makes no difference in impact harshness, only "head toss." Personally, I think the roll resistance offered by a larger bar far outweighs the ride penalty. Driving the stock suspension is similar to piloting your mattress, suspended over the road by a single spring in the middle. If that's what you want, more power to you, and i'm not trying to judge or give you crap about it, I'm just trying to let you know what you're getting into. If you're thinking about going to an FE1 setup, I'd drive a car with it first.