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: iam in bad need of an upgrade


84ELKY305SS
10-29-2003, 10:52 AM
i have an 84 elcamino with all stock suspension, i want to lower it 1.5 to 2 inches, i also want to upgrade the suspension to be able to handle better in the corners at higher speeds, where can i get good preformance parts that will replace my stock parts. iam lookin to get a full kit that will replace all my stock parts including bushings sway bars etc. any sugestions?

Mike

87SS
10-29-2003, 12:38 PM
Here's one of many choices Global West (http://www.globalwest.net/1973-87%20Grand%20National%20,%20Chevelle%20components. htm) :cool:

CHVYPWR
10-29-2003, 11:04 PM
Swap out your stock sway bar for one out of a Monte Carlo SS, add a rear sway bar, install some polyurethane bushings all around, and some KYB or bilstien shocks and your handling will be GREATLY improved.

Tommy
10-30-2003, 04:51 AM
Chvypwr hit the nail on the head. Also box your lower rear control arms when your intalling those poly bushings & add air bags to the springs.

84ELKY305SS
10-30-2003, 10:59 AM
thanks for the advice guys ill check into that and let ya know how it turns out. that global west web site helped a lot in deciding on what i want to go with. thanks again