Front End Rebuild vs. After Market K-Frame
I have a stock 340 suspension which has a front sway bar and an 8.25 rear, disc/drums with 4.5" bolt pattern, to which I did the following:
Went to 1.00" FirmFeel tosion bars
KBY Shocks up front
Put 17" wheels with Nitto 450's - 225-50-17 (~26" diameter)
Had the alignment shop do 2 things:
1. lower the front end about 1.5" by cranking back the Torsion Bars
2. Crank in as much positive camber - they got about 3 degrees, I think
Also have Nitto 450's - 275-50-17 (~28" diameter) on rear, with airshocks!
Car drives COMPLETELY different! No bump steer, flat around corners, etc. BTW, most of my bushings up fron are orginal, and need replaced. Unless you are solo I racing, save the money on the Alter-K-tion, and the tubular uppers, and buy some good wheels and tires. I have heard many offer the opnion that wheels/tires makes more difference than any other single modification. I would like a fast ratio pitman and stiffer steering box, but not anytime soon. I've read that the Fast Ratio pitman also has header clearance issues.
I plan on a set of cheap sway bars from e-bay in the near future, BTW. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...STRK:MEWA:IT&viewitem=&item=130202926404&rd=1
I have a stock 340 suspension which has a front sway bar and an 8.25 rear, disc/drums with 4.5" bolt pattern, to which I did the following:
Went to 1.00" FirmFeel tosion bars
KBY Shocks up front
Put 17" wheels with Nitto 450's - 225-50-17 (~26" diameter)
Had the alignment shop do 2 things:
1. lower the front end about 1.5" by cranking back the Torsion Bars
2. Crank in as much positive camber - they got about 3 degrees, I think
Also have Nitto 450's - 275-50-17 (~28" diameter) on rear, with airshocks!
Car drives COMPLETELY different! No bump steer, flat around corners, etc. BTW, most of my bushings up fron are orginal, and need replaced. Unless you are solo I racing, save the money on the Alter-K-tion, and the tubular uppers, and buy some good wheels and tires. I have heard many offer the opnion that wheels/tires makes more difference than any other single modification. I would like a fast ratio pitman and stiffer steering box, but not anytime soon. I've read that the Fast Ratio pitman also has header clearance issues.
I plan on a set of cheap sway bars from e-bay in the near future, BTW. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...STRK:MEWA:IT&viewitem=&item=130202926404&rd=1