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Old 12-10-2013, 07:45 PM   #1
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best suspension upgrades to put ~620rwhp to the ground

Like the title says what would you recommend to prevent traction loss at around 620rwhp. I dont know alot about suspension stuff but i was thinking trailing arms and bushings? also i just got Goodyear Eagle GT tires like a month or 2 ago so i dont really want to buy new tires again although i know this would really help
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Old 12-10-2013, 07:49 PM   #2
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Like the title says what would you recommend to prevent traction loss at around 620rwhp. I dont know alot about suspension stuff but i was thinking trailing arms and bushings? also i just got Goodyear Eagle GT tires like a month or 2 ago so i dont really want to buy new tires again although i know this would really help
1) Full Cradle (subframe) bushings
2) Trailing arms and outer bushings
3) Spherical toe links
4) Upper control arm bushings
5) Adjustable Coilovers
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Old 12-11-2013, 06:24 AM   #3
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1) Full SOLID Cradle (subframe) bushings
2) Trailing arms and outer bushings
3) Spherical toe links
4) Upper control arm bushings
5) Adjustable Coilovers
That pretty well covers it, I made the one note in red. The only other thing you might consider is differential bushings while you have the rear end ripped out. That set up should eliminate deflection and movement in the rear improving traction and stability.
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Old 12-11-2013, 02:06 PM   #4
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1) Full Cradle (subframe) bushings
2) Trailing arms and outer bushings
3) Spherical toe links
4) Upper control arm bushings
5) Adjustable Coilovers
I have all of this and I'm hop free.
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Old 12-11-2013, 03:23 PM   #5
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i done pfadt trailing arms and helped me alot. i was at 62x/67x. . got them for sale if ur intersted in use parts
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