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Old 06-27-2007, 04:34 PM   #13 (permalink)
Ironwarrior
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Ok, you guys convinced me to go with the HR springs, but I think I will go
with the SUPER sport HR springs as they produce just a wee bit greater drop.
Hopefully this will be ok. I do greatly appreciate your words of wisdom as everything said makes a lot of sense. It actually makes me feel better knowing I don't need the X2 balljoints and bumpsteer kit..

I have the MM casters on the way
and will order.....
1. Bilstein shocks
2. HR Super Sport Springs

I will then shop for a sick set of 18 inch wheels....
I am planning to go with something like 265-35-18 on the front
and 285-35-18 on the rear... Anyone have any opinions on the tire sizes that look the best?

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Originally Posted by r3dn3ck View Post
The choices are hard because there's a lot of actual engineering involved that you're probably not trained for (no offense).

You don't need the x2 ball joint or the bumpsteer kit until you've had a bumpsteer measurement taken that says so. With a common drop you'll have some bumpsteer added but it's not normally enough for you to even detect outside of a race track environment. You'll just think it's a bumpy road. The x2 induces more bumpsteer so of course they'll tell you you need the BS kit with the ball joint. See the engineered way of selling you another part?

If you want to you can pop for the bumpsteer kit and have it measured (or buy the MM tool to check it and check yourself...not hard) and set the shims properly. Not a big task. The x2 is just not going to make enough difference for you to find value in so I'd recommend against it... besides it complicates the install with a big hassle.

Call up MM and get a set of their Foxbody length HD spec Bilstein struts and shocks. Great choice most people don't make due to cost but I love em. For springs take the H&R sports. If you're down with spending this much... might you consider a coil over conversion? it's very little extra cost considering all the parts you've spec'd and trust me if you get the right setup (I can help... or you can call MM) you'll be shocked and amazed at the change in handling and ride quality. To top it all off... coil over conversions allow you to fine tune ride height super fast and changing springs is stupid easy out back and much simplified up front.
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