The best suspension upgrade for cornering?
So I'm still a little confused about some things... Should I get cheap shocks first? Does it not matter that much? Stock replacement? or something like KYB Gas-a just?
I'm just saying to hold off on the shocks cause they are so expensive ($500+). The extra $400 can be used to make bigger impacts first.
The stiffer the T-bars the more immediate need for good shocks. My .99 T-bars would be acceptable with $120/4 KYB's. They typically make the .99's ride harsher, life expentacy is cut, it will wollow some... People have run HD Monroe with .99 T-bars.
Do you have any pictures of an adjustable rear-swaybar? I would love to see pics and how they mount.
Those are really nice. I wish I had one. Here's pictures of a super smoth install.
http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=28382
I've installed the rear addco's in both of my A-bodies. They suck. Look at my signiture pictures. I show pictures of the rear Addco install in my 68 Dart. There washers that I think are rubbing the body, I think it's got a little preload because the angle of the links aren't perfect...
About torsion bars: Do you need to stiffen up the front that much or can you rely on the swaybars for roll stiffness and runs the soft rates for max mechanical grip? As Herb Adams suggests.
I've run all kinds of combinations. None of them made the car explode.
Where is a good place to get springs?
Problem is there are quite a bit of varation in price. The one made JR Springs that JC Whitney sells seem like a good deal. As well as the stock height XHD Mopar Performance ones. Those should be about 383 rate (140 lbs/in).
What rear springs do you have on your car. Was it a 318 car? 318 with air or towing package?
I've got OE issued 40+ year old 1968 340 springs on my Barracuda.
Again, if you are working on a budget.. I do rebuild front end, T-bars, tires, sway bars... In that order. If you have something that is totally worn out (like shocks or tires) you may need to alter than order.
Thanks for the link! I have been looking for someone else who is racing a-bodes! Sorry if it seems like I'm trying to argue with you as I'm just trying to get as much info as possible! Thanks again for your great advice!
Mike has evolved his car from a autocrossing street car to a VARA in the last 13+ I've known him. His website was one of few (relatively) personal Mopar websites back in the day.
