What's needed for front suspension

[Bru]

I want to replace everything on the front strut assemblies so I can piece it together without using the old junk (106,000 miles). I'm going to be ordering strut mounts but what are the other pieces I'm going to need?

It looks like the top and bottom isolator for the spring, plus an insert than goes into the mount. Is there anything else? I'm going with the single adjustable front QA1s.

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[madscientist]

I did QA1's, And I think thats it. Maybe new hardware?

 

[madscientist]

I dont think I even used a bottom sprint isolator, what kind of springs will you be using?

 

[Bru]

I'm looking at the 300# spring from QA1.

 

[madscientist]

ya, I think I might have the 275's. Remember to anti-seize the threads on the coil-over's

 

[Bru]

Will do. I'm still on the fence about the 275 versus 300. How are the 275s on the street?

 

[skeezer]

get the thrust bearing kit for the extra 25 bucks, it will make for easier adjustments.

something i forgot to get on there initially.

 

[skeezer]

if you plan on making any kind of power down the road, get a 300 spring

 

[Bru]

Is that an option when ordering the fronts?

 

[skeezer]

anyone that sells QA1 stuff probably can throw in the thrust bearing kit too

you can order it from just about anywhere. having some spanner wrenches wouldn't hurt either.

 

[madscientist]

mine are fine on the street

 

[Bru]

Awesome. Thanks for the help guys

 

[madscientist]

if you plan on making any kind of power down the road, get a 300 spring

i make no power

 

[skeezer]

well if your car is like 2700 lbs then the 275 spring will probably suit you just fine

 

[Bru]

I've been reading that the 275s will sag more than the 300s. For a full weight car I think I may go with the 300.

 

[madscientist]

I've been reading that the 275s will sag more than the 300s. For a full weight car I think I may go with the 300.

good thinkin

 

[XxApollynxX]

I have 275lb springs on my car and they are just fine. With a new strut mount kit it has everything you need. The only thing I ended up re-using was my lower shock mount hardware. As ry@n said get the thrust bearing kit and the tool to adjust its so much easier then without it. Other wise have fun it makes weight transfer so much better.

 

[Bru]

These will compliment the other goodies I have on the car and am really looking forward to getting it to the track. I've got the rear QA1's on there now with LCA's and relocation brackets, plus an adjustable panhard bar. My Spohn adjustable crossmember-mounted torque arm arrives today.

 

[Bru]

Delivered On: 03/10/2010 11:09 A.M.

Well, that settles the torque arm.

Excited

 

[XxApollynxX]

Well, that settles the torque arm.

Excited

Damn on stock 10-bolt still? Yeah the front set-up is where I noticed the biggest feeling difference. My car is stock weight as well. My 275's dont sag or anything i'd be willing to let you see or drive my car if your interested to see how the 275's are etc. Do you still have your sway bar up front?

Need some slicks & skinnies?

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Wow Joe your car went from stock to modded pretty quickly

I expect some hard launches with all that suspension and converter!

 

[Bru]

Yep, still on the 10 bolt. Don't plan on upgrading until it grenades. The stock sway is still up front but I'm gonna ditch it for the track.

What kind of slicks and skinnies? Are they in your for sale thread?

 

[Bru]

I expect some hard launches with all that suspension and converter!

Me too!

 

[madscientist]

1.5x on a 10 bolt and it still held up

 

[XxApollynxX]

1.5x on a 10 bolt and it still held up

Ditto 2.73s rock!