What else do i need?

[zblackbeast]

I plan on replacing my strut/spring combo before the haul for the convention with Intrac's and Sensa-trac's.. What else should i buy/do i need to buy?? Do i need adjustable front strut mounts? do i need the adjustable lower control arms? Or can i settle with any HD front strut mount? :thankyou:

 

[bubba]

I would go with ingalls adjustable mounts, so you can dial it in alittle bit better and HD lower control arms....

 

[Racer X]

I know that Eibachs and SensaTracs are FTW, as that's what I'm running.

That said... I can't say with any certainty that they'll hold up to the Intrac's spring rate, which is substantially higher than the Eibachs.

You may be the first to try this setup. Let us know how it goes.

 

[zblackbeast]

the control arms your talking about the rear, correct? Do i need them when i install the strut/spring combo? can i wait till i have more money?

 

[bubba]

the control arms your talking about the rear, correct? Do i need them when i install the strut/spring combo? can i wait till i have more money?

Yeah you can wait lol.... there awsome, maybe I was thinking about the rears man...

 

[zblackbeast]

Ok cool. That makes me happy.. ill be lucky if i can get the new strut and springs in before the convention considering i have to do a full 60k (priced at 300 bux) and new tires...

 

[jthod]

Monroe sensetracs and Eibachs.

Eibachs $250 shipped

Monroe, cheap as **** is you catch them at the right time on Rock auto.

I'd get adjustable front mounts of some kind. I don't have them, and with one coil cut, the camber cannot be adjusted out enough. I rotate my tires EVERY oil change now.

 

[zblackbeast]

I found a place that has intrax for 263.00 plus shipping i believe. I was also looking at rock auto adn they have sensa trac's for the front for 31 bux if you want just a 90 day warranty, or 50 for the full one.

 

[yamahaSHO]

What are "Intrac's"?

If you want to lower the car (possibly put some wheels on later), then INTRAX will be your best bet. They are a progressive rate spring like the Eibach and I don't think they are that much stiffer if any.

I originally had Eibach's and sold them for Intrax as they really didn't make the car sit any lower. I have some before/after pics with the Eibach/Intrax if you want to see.

You're going to the convention Clay?

 

[Mr95Gl]

Struts. Those Monroes will probably last the trip to and from the convention before the car becomes a pogo on wheels. Get Koni's, or find some used Tokico's.

 

[SHO_DOODmorrris]

tokico's and intrax here and love it. body roll is like non existant.

 

[bubba]

Yeah, Eric Vervalin has that setup w/ one coil cut.... still not bad lol, My other buddy the eibachs and sent-a-tracts and he like them... different strokes for different folks lol

 

[zblackbeast]

Sorry.. IntraX my bad> if i can find a set of used struts for the Intrax for around 250 or 300 id go that route instead of the monroe's but i just don't have the coin for Koni's, nor do i want that much of a harsh ride until it becomes my garage queen.

 

[yamahaSHO]

The beauty of Koni's are that they are adjustable. You could always save up the money and purchase later....

 

[zblackbeast]

I can do that.. My biggest problem is im pretty sure mine are shot.. My SHO leans toward the drivers side on flat level ground.. There is this bridge by my house i have to go over EVERY day and it has 3 humps in it. By time i go over the 3rd one i seriously get bounced out of my seat and it floats for about 100 feet or so after wards.. I go over speed bumps at 2k in first and it bounces like crazy.. I'm so tired of it. And yes, i plan on going to the convention ( i still haven't sent in my registration yet...oops) and im not going to drive all the way there with a shot suspension.. I also need new tires and an alignment. i was going to save up and do all 3 and my 96 brake upgrade right before i left.... Since i found my ignition problem i don't have to do the 60k right away (was done at 96,*** miles and has 143,5xx), so i can put the 300 towards suspension but if i go with koni's im looking well over a grand, and i just wont have that money till winter time.

 

[CademiaX]

Struts. Those Monroes will probably last the trip to and from the convention before the car becomes a pogo on wheels.

Talkin out your ass

zblackbeast:

http://www.shoforum.com/showthread.php?t=99569

 

[zblackbeast]

^^ yeah, i saw that. Thats too much wheel gap for me.. Do they go lower than that. ill do a search now.

 

[Racer X]

Talkin out your ass

zblackbeast:

http://www.shoforum.com/showthread.php?t=99569

No *******, those are Eibachs and SensaTrac's. It's the same setup I have on my car, which Mr95GL knows all too well.

On the other hand, Mr95GL has had Intrax on two of his SHO's (IIRC), and is definitely on point when he says that SensaTrac struts on Intrax springs will live a very brief life.

Unless, of course, you have some personal experience with Intrax that you would like to share with us that goes into greater depth than "Talkin out your ass". If this is the case, then by all means, enlighten us.

 

[bubba]

hey man sounds like you have a broken spring on that side... Yeah I'm you on the Koni though.... ajustable ftw

I can do that.. My biggest problem is im pretty sure mine are shot.. My SHO leans toward the drivers side on flat level ground.. There is this bridge by my house i have to go over EVERY day and it has 3 humps in it. By time i go over the 3rd one i seriously get bounced out of my seat and it floats for about 100 feet or so after wards.. I go over speed bumps at 2k in first and it bounces like crazy.. I'm so tired of it. And yes, i plan on going to the convention ( i still haven't sent in my registration yet...oops) and im not going to drive all the way there with a shot suspension.. I also need new tires and an alignment. i was going to save up and do all 3 and my 96 brake upgrade right before i left.... Since i found my ignition problem i don't have to do the 60k right away (was done at 96,*** miles and has 143,5xx), so i can put the 300 towards suspension but if i go with koni's im looking well over a grand, and i just wont have that money till winter time.

 

[CademiaX]

No *******, those are Eibachs and SensaTrac's. It's the same setup I have on my car, which Mr95GL knows all too well.

On the other hand, Mr95GL has had Intrax on two of his SHO's (IIRC), and is definitely on point when he says that SensaTrac struts on Intrax springs will live a very brief life.

Unless, of course, you have some personal experience with Intrax that you would like to share with us that goes into greater depth than "Talkin out your ass". If this is the case, then by all means, enlighten us.

Oh, I see, I thought he was saying the monroes in general will not last long.

^^ yeah, i saw that. Thats too much wheel gap for me.. Do they go lower than that. ill do a search now.

once they settle they look better, I will get some pics of mine up soon so you can see. will be putting my cobra wheels on too

hey man sounds like you have a broken spring on that side... Yeah I'm you on the Koni though.... ajustable ftw

I dont think they are good for a daily driver. but thats just me.