What Should I Do For Suspension Next?

98GTBlkConv

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Hey all. I just had my 98 vert in the shop and had the gears, KB subframes and Steeda Sport Springs installed. I am very happy with the gears, but the car is riding very rigid now. It looks great, but i need to get off this pogo stick. What should I install next? Do I need new shocks and struts? If so, which brand is good for reasonable cost and how much will they cost? Any other suspension suggestions? Thanks!

 

twogts4us

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Probably should have done the shocks and struts at the same time...Yeah, these will help. Go with adjustables if you can afford em. Tokico Illumina 5 way adjustables are on my wish list with new springs.

 

crew_dawg16

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I think if your stock shocks/struts are a little worn they make a bad match for performance springs, had the same problem on a friends' 98 trans am it bounced all over the place. He got some performance shocks/struts and it fixed the problem.

 

dew22

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New shocks/struts Bilstein,Koni,Tokico. Sounds like the Tokico 5 way adjustable's would suit you well. I have Bilstein but they are stiff so if you like stiff the Bilstein are a good choice, all are far superior to stock.

 

madmatt

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I hear the Mach 1 tockicos are a good shock for the money. I dont know how much different they would be for you, someone with experience will have to tell you, but the 5 way adjustables are great, so I hear.

 

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what would be the best shock/struts for the smoothest ride?

 

twogts4us

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ChrisWorrell said:

what would be the best shock/struts for the smoothest ride?

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Tokico Illumina 5 way adjustables are pretty popular.

 

Cougar

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The Tokico 5 ways are excellent for the price.