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Re: Upgrading suspension-need advice.
[Re: BergmanAutoCraft]
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11/03/10 04:08 PM
11/03/10 04:08 PM
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With all the chassis reinforcement pieces installed, the difference is astounding, no matter what suspension you have. Ever drive an E Body that makes NO NOISES?
I have added the XV front rad support and subframe connetors my e-body still makes plenty of noise"freakin center console rattling"
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Re: Upgrading suspension-need advice.
[Re: ThermoQuad]
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11/04/10 02:46 PM
11/04/10 02:46 PM
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Again, the lower crossmember will help. When you twist the car the front frame rails will point in different directions. The flimsy radiator support will flex with the frame rails. I can see the evidence of the lower radiator support moving on my hot rod. It was tweaked a bit a few years ago. After playing with the TT440 and enthusiastic driving, the lower support has flexed and broken in a couple thin spots. I have to repair it before I put the engine back in.
A stronger lower tie bar would help the rails stay parallel and stop that movement.
We are brothers and sisters doing time on the planet for better or worse. I'll take the better, if you don't mind. - Stu Harmon
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