Lots of suspension questions?????

Numbles

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First off, Ive been looking into some k-member kits for our cars. Im wondering what you guys who have researched have to say. This is the setup Im planning on going with.

D&D Front k-member with A-ams and Coilovers. With MM caster/camber plates.

Anyone have any experience with them?
Is the k-member strong enough for daily driver? I never take corners fast either.



The other questions are about the rear suspension.

Can I use something like the lakewood lift bars with coilovers. Since there will be no spring pushing down in the center of the control arm would that throw off the geometry of the control arm. I plan on using Competition Engineering rear coil over kit as well.

With the addition of full length subframes I dont think Ill be adding anything alse except ajustable uppers for the rear. My pinion angle is a little off.





Alright. What are your opinions on that setup for a steet/strip setup. I will be buying all of it at once. Would a lower control arm with no spring perch and spherical rod ends be better suited for the rear? And what type of spring rates should I look into. Honestly, I want a full drag rate. The only time Im on the throttle is in a straigh line. I dont do turns LOL.


My questions are a littel scattered because I dont know alot about specific suspension parts like k-members or coilovers. Ive heard you have to do some welding with coilovers and thats not good because I dont have a welder. Any input would be helpful.
 
95BLKGT5.0 said:
If your are just worried about going strait than why do you want coilovers :shrug:
Get some good springs with the correct spring rate and some adjustable LCA from MM.


I havent yet seen a drop on a car that I have liked. I want coilovers to pick my ride height but have the spring rate I want for dragging. All lowering springs I have looked at have higher than stock spring rates which kill your launch.
 
Numbles said:
I havent yet seen a drop on a car that I have liked. I want coilovers to pick my ride height but have the spring rate I want for dragging. All lowering springs I have looked at have higher than stock spring rates which kill your launch.

Lowering the vehicle at all is going to reduce your "launch" performance. Either way, most drag race orientated coilover rates are going to be in such a length (on average, figure a 14" free length) that lowering the car a decent amount will be pretty tough.