New suspension for my Cutty 1981 ?

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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 12:52 PM
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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...
Old Jul 1, 2007 | 03:44 PM
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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.
Old Jul 1, 2007 | 06:50 PM
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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.
Old Jul 3, 2007 | 08:07 AM
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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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Old Jul 3, 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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allrighty

what car you got ?
Old Jul 3, 2007 | 11:32 AM
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sorry, I guess that would help huh?lol It's an 87 Cutlass 442
Old Jul 3, 2007 | 12:51 PM
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excellent

guess they're similar in some ways
Old Jul 23, 2007 | 05:24 AM
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Are shocks of the GABRIEL type any good compared to KYB ?
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