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projectfiveo

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Ok besides removing the sway bar and removing the quad shocks what can i do to get my 5.0 to hook up?? and will it hurt to remove the quad shocks with my stock upper and lower control arms? ive also got some eiback pro lowering springs to slap on it...so any ideas?
 
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Do Not remove the quads unless you have to, it won't make your car hook any better and you could encounter wheel hop problems which can cause stuff to break.

Get an aftermarket set of upper and lower control arms.
Good shocks will help, like a 70/30-90/10 front and a 50/50 for the rear. A good set of drag radials or slicks may be the best money you ever spend, But don't forget to upgrade other things first like axles and torque boxes.


Stock v8 rear springs are probably the best spring for traction. Definatly don't put lowering springs in and think it's going to hook better.

Do a search and you will find tons more info on this subject.

good luck
 
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http://www.baselinesuspensions.com/

basically everything you need to know here
 

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Marlboro_Man said:
http://www.baselinesuspensions.com/

basically everything you need to know here
Click to expand...


Good link.
 
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i've got the eibach lowering springs and they definitly don't help a car hook up.that combined with a set of kybs aren't for the d/s.
 

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Well, back when i was single, I thought the various escort services in my area did a good job of fixing that problem
 
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i've got the eibach lowering springs and they definitly don't help a car hook up.that combined with a set of kybs aren't for the d/s.
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yeah i was going to get a set of kybs....did it make it worse on hooking up?
 
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ive also heard to raise the pinion or something like that...?? ever heard of that...and what about removing the sway bar...is that safe?
 

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Just be yourself. Hanging-out with heavy friends can make you look really good......

Oh wait, you meant a different kind of hooking up. Put those heavy friends in the back of the car.
 
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