subframe connectors or Bilstein shocks and struts?

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svtpower

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What do you guys think?

I have $500 to spend so I can't do both right now. I can probably do the other one in another year or so.

On a daily driven car which one will make a bigger difference? The previous owner put KYB shocks on it which feel no better than the stockers to me

I am leaning towards the Bilsteins, but wanted some opinions.

 

ronburgundy

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always do the chassis bracing first. let the suspension do the flexing, not the floorpan.

 

BlooDReigN

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SFC's for sure!

 

aaros

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do the subframes and you should have some $ left over to give you a jump start on saving for shocks and struts.

 

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Fox8950

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I agree its amazing how much a set of SFC will stiffin up yer ride, if nothing else it's best to get those on ASAP so you dont end up tweaked just from normal driving (and some weekend abuse of course )

 

RYC CUKR

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Definetely do the SFCs and then save up and get the bilsteins.

Chassis Flex = bad

 

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86bluecobra

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I am going to have to agree with the guys suggesting subframe connectors. These cars are way to flexable. Save yourself some grief and get the connectors.

 

Roland69

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SFC's and maby front or rear suspension......than do the other end later. I would do the SFC's and the rear suspension then save up and do the front suspension and have an alignment done...