New suspension for my Cutty 1981 ?

Oldsmofjord · 07-01-2007, 12:52 PM

Got the Cutlass LS sedan. It's got the old boring springsuspension. What should I get to tighten up the ride a bit ? Make it more stable in the tight turns y'know...

Oldsguy · 07-01-2007, 03:44 PM

I think that replacing the springs and using new poly bushings all up front would tighten it up a bit. I know people have played with the spring rate when replaceing the springs by using springs that aren't the same as OEM but have no idea how to know or do it safely. And stiffer shocks too, forgot about them.

marcar1993 · 07-01-2007, 06:50 PM

if the suspension is the same as the coupes, then you can us Monte carlo ss suspension. They have a firmer, more aggresive feel to them.

labrats804 · 07-03-2007, 08:07 AM

if you're looking to replace the shocks I highly recommend KYB Gas-adjust shocks. A set of 4 cost $176 and it rides like a champ. i also replaced the sagging rear springs with new stock springs and it feels like a new car now

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Drew

Oldsmofjord · 07-03-2007, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by labrats804

if you're looking to replace the shocks I highly recommend KYB Gas-adjust shocks. A set of 4 cost $176 and it rides like a champ. i also replaced the sagging rear springs with new stock springs and it feels like a new car now

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Drew

allrighty

what car you got ?

labrats804 · 07-03-2007, 11:32 AM

sorry, I guess that would help huh?lol It's an 87 Cutlass 442

Oldsmofjord · 07-03-2007, 12:51 PM

excellent

guess they're similar in some ways

Oldsmofjord · 07-23-2007, 05:24 AM

Are shocks of the GABRIEL type any good compared to KYB ?

07-01-2007, 12:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Oldsmofjord Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oslo,Norway Posts: 37	New suspension for my Cutty 1981 ? Got the Cutlass LS sedan. It's got the old boring springsuspension. What should I get to tighten up the ride a bit ? Make it more stable in the tight turns y'know...

07-01-2007, 03:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Oldsguy Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 2,779	I think that replacing the springs and using new poly bushings all up front would tighten it up a bit. I know people have played with the spring rate when replaceing the springs by using springs that aren't the same as OEM but have no idea how to know or do it safely. And stiffer shocks too, forgot about them. __________________ Dan '46 2 door

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07-01-2007, 06:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
marcar1993 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 126	if the suspension is the same as the coupes, then you can us Monte carlo ss suspension. They have a firmer, more aggresive feel to them.

07-03-2007, 08:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
labrats804 Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 15	if you're looking to replace the shocks I highly recommend KYB Gas-adjust shocks. A set of 4 cost $176 and it rides like a champ. i also replaced the sagging rear springs with new stock springs and it feels like a new car now . Drew

07-03-2007, 11:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
labrats804 Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 15	sorry, I guess that would help huh?lol It's an 87 Cutlass 442

07-03-2007, 12:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
Oldsmofjord Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oslo,Norway Posts: 37	excellent guess they're similar in some ways

07-23-2007, 05:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
Oldsmofjord Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oslo,Norway Posts: 37	Are shocks of the GABRIEL type any good compared to KYB ?