TAC Tech => Tires, Brakes & Suspension => Topic started by: FormTA on May 02, 2021, 06:02:58 AM

Title: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: FormTA on May 02, 2021, 06:02:58 AM
So the old version of the thread was really helpful for me so I thought we should get it going again.  Please post a picture with your suspension upgrades, rim and tire info. Any fitment or ride issues too.

Not the best picture but the only semi side shot I have on my phone.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51153216134_28ffc438e8_z.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50335861121_b1fb84b6ba_z.jpg)

Pro touring F body G rear leaf springs set at lowest shackle setting ( I need to raise the rear about an inch).
Solid body mounts
PTFB subframe connectors
Hotkis front 2" drop springs.
17 x 9 new version snowflakes
Basic KYB shocks
Tires, front BFGoodrich g-force Sport Comp 255/45/17
Tires, rear " " 275/40/17

Only ride issue is the rear end seams to be bouncy over woops (hard to explain). I have been told that it could be from the rear shackles set at the lowering hole (top hole). So we'll see how it rides when I move to the lowered hole (which raises the car).

Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: b_hill_86 on May 02, 2021, 07:46:37 AM
Nothing special with mine. Car always sat high since I bought it ten years ago. Last year I finally replaced control arm bushings and decided to cut the springs that were in there. No idea what they are. Just lowered the rear with 1” blocks. Could use a tad more maybe. Poor mans way to lower lol. First pic is before, second two after. Just 255/60/15 tires.
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: b_hill_86 on May 02, 2021, 10:01:02 AM
Mines always been a little bouncy in the rear too. Better with the new shocks I put on but still there. I always thought that was just a product of a leaf spring setup.

Are you planning on changing your tires? They look good. The whole setup looks good.
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: FormTA on May 02, 2021, 10:23:36 AM
No, I just couldn't remember what they were.  Updated now.

I still have to get my wheel flairs on.
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: Gene-73 on May 02, 2021, 09:24:23 PM
I just recently got my springs sorted out. The car sat way too high when I bought it and wanted it lower since day one. One of the first things I did was swap out the rear leafs with a set of stock height from Classic Industries. https://www.classicindustries.com/product/*rl12.html (https://www.classicindustries.com/product/*rl12.html)
I was under the impression that stock height would be lower than what was on the car but they weren't much of an improvement. This is the challenge in picking out springs, what really is stock height?

When I redid the front suspension I bought UMI lowering coil springs from Summit. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/upi-3050f (https://www.summitracing.com/parts/upi-3050f)
I believe the spring rate is 600 lbs on these vs the stock 300 lbs and put the passenger side right where I wanted it. For some reason the driver side ended up 3/4" lower than the passenger side which was too low, and yes they were both seated properly. I ended up putting in a 1/2" spacer on the driver side which evened things out nicely.

To deal with the rear, I had my stock height springs re-arched. I originally measured out a 2" drop for the rear to get the body line perfectly parallel with the ground, but was concerned about clearance. The spring shop and I settled on 1 1/2" drop to be safe but when I got them back it was actually closer to a 2" drop. The downside to re-arching is I'm stuck with the stock spring rate of 126 lbs. Just this last week was the first real road test so I'll find out soon if I will have any travel clearance issues.

One faux pas was that my measurements were done on an almost completely empty fuel tank. My first road test was to the gas station where I filled up the tank and lost about 1/2" of clearance. It turns out that 1 1/2" drop would have been a good target. But for the most part, I'm happy with the current height.

Photo below of the current stance. Wheels are 17x8 in front and 17x9 in rear. Tires are 245/45/17 front and 275/40/17 rear. I also need to put my wheel flares on along with the front bumper.
Also including photos of before and after the re-arching.
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: roadking77 on May 03, 2021, 06:49:19 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4564/37577925934_1371c14885_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZfCGbJ)2017-11-09_12-06-24 (https://flic.kr/p/ZfCGbJ) by Kerry Grubb (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156399515@N07/), on Flickr

1977 Close to stock. Original leaf springs, original style shocks, 255r6015 tires on 8 in snowflakes (non original). Poly body bushings. Original front end components and springs as far as I know.

Car rides nice, a bit bumpy but no handling problems. No tire rub with the oversized tires. Tires are a generic brand which is the only set of 15" tires the shop had in stock. Would I use them again? Yes have had no problems and the price was ok. I go to shows but none that care if I am running original brand name tires.
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: Jack on May 03, 2021, 07:49:59 AM
One of my favorite posts, keep the pics coming.
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: FormTA on May 03, 2021, 10:00:13 AM
Car looks beautiful Kerry!
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: roadking77 on May 03, 2021, 06:29:36 PM
Thanks, likewise!
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: djustice on May 05, 2021, 07:09:56 AM
Never did upload a photo in the old thread because i have 80's wheels  :lol:  but ill upload one mostly for future reference if i go to another 17-18" setup.
I am currently looking for a setup, but i am particular about what wheels, and it will most likely not be a traditional hot rod type wheel.

Current suspention Ridetech dualrate front springs, bilstein shocks all round, rear leafspring i dont know too much about but guessing an aftermarket variation with drop.

Front tire rim 7x15 ET -7 with 225/60-15  Rear tire rim 15x8 ET -30 with 245/60-15

(https://i.postimg.cc/VsBnPFGX/IMG-2457.jpg)
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: darrylta on May 05, 2021, 08:58:40 AM
Is everyone else having problems with tires not being in stock?
I decided to go with 17" rims to allow for 13" (6) piston calipers and
was looking to buy Nitto tires to complete the package.
I've called Nitto several times to no avail, there using the CCP virus
as an excuse. Not a lot of options out there. :-(
Darryl
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: Gene-73 on May 05, 2021, 12:06:05 PM
Is everyone else having problems with tires not being in stock?
I decided to go with 17" rims to allow for 13" (6) piston calipers and
was looking to buy Nitto tires to complete the package.
I've called Nitto several times to no avail, there using the CCP virus
as an excuse. Not a lot of options out there. :-(
Darryl

I went with these ultra high performance from Tire Rack - https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Sumitomo&tireModel=HTR+A%2FS+P03&frontTire=445WR7HTRASP03XL&rearTire=74WR7HTRASP03&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes (https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Sumitomo&tireModel=HTR+A%2FS+P03&frontTire=445WR7HTRASP03XL&rearTire=74WR7HTRASP03&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes)

They appear to be in stock (for my sizes) but with Tire Rack you have to put in your zip code because they ship them to you so don't know how much location factors into the availability.
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: darrylta on May 06, 2021, 06:52:12 AM
Gene,
I was thinking about Nitto tires, 285/40ZR17 REAR TIRES AND 255/45ZR17 FRONT TIRES. Both being around 26" tall
Similar to what Tom has on his TA.
The builder is waiting on tires to make measurements on the DSE 9" diff I'm putting in.
Thanks for the input.
Darryl
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: darrylta on May 07, 2021, 05:16:16 AM
Has anyone here had their aluminum mags widened? Have you had any problems with them?
I have some 17"x 9 1/2" TA mags  that I'd like to open up to run 315 rear tires.
I've been looking at a company, Weldcraft in MI. Haven't got a quote yet.
I'm thinking about 11" wide rims.
Thanks,
Darryl
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: FormTA on May 07, 2021, 10:41:15 AM
Let's try to keep this just a post of a picture of your car and what suspension and tires you have. It was nice to look at the old thread and find what stance I wanted and what suspension parts to purchase to get the look I wanted. If you have questions, start a new topic.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: Formula8 on June 16, 2021, 07:03:50 AM
Has anyone here had their aluminum mags widened? Have you had any problems with them?
I have some 17"x 9 1/2" TA mags  that I'd like to open up to run 315 rear tires.
I've been looking at a company, Weldcraft in MI. Haven't got a quote yet.
I'm thinking about 11" wide rims.
Thanks,
Darryl

I got a quote from Weldcraft about 5 years ago to widen my 17X8's to 17X10 and they quoted $250/per + shipping.  I ended up selling my 8" wheels and going with Year One wheels so I could run a 275F/285R combo.
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: darrylta on June 16, 2021, 10:36:03 AM
Weldcraft's current price is $300 per wheel with a 5 week backlog.
I have them doing 2 wheels from 9.5" x 17 to 11.5" x 17.
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: glenn911 on July 31, 2021, 01:31:25 AM
Stock springs, PTFB connectors, solid bushings, 255 50 17 on 17x9 wheels at all four corners.
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: Jack on July 31, 2021, 04:32:59 AM
Those wheels work well with a white car. Very nice.
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: rkellerjr on July 31, 2021, 09:16:00 AM
Pro Touring GT suspension minus the rear leaf springs which are stock with 60's on rally II's 15x7, rockin it on Tail of the Dragon...


Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: restlessgypsy on August 22, 2021, 05:48:25 PM
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PTFB Gt leafs and shackles, rear sway bar and drop links.
PTFB subframe connectors. PTFB solid body mounts ( wedged ) Swaybar and wonder bar.
PTFB tubular upper and lower control arms with Viking coilovers and Viking multi adjustable shocks out back.
Yearone 17X9 Rally II's on all four corners wrapped in Nitto 555's , 255/45/17 up front & 285/40/17 out back. No rubbing issues.
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: Jack on August 23, 2021, 04:01:29 AM
Nice, I like the wheels almost stock look but better.
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: restlessgypsy on August 23, 2021, 02:32:50 PM
Nice, I like the wheels almost stock look but better.

Yeah, i think Year One knocked it out of the park with all their Repro Firebired / T/A wheels!
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: TATurbo on October 23, 2021, 11:11:11 PM
I'm happy to see someone restarted this thread.  I found it helpful when I was trying to figure out what I wanted to do with my build.  Hopefully someone finds this info useful in the future.
 
For reference, the original equipment wheels and tires for my 1981 Turbo Trans-Am:
 Tires: 225/70R15 (27.4" Diameter) Rims:  8.9" x 15" Snowflakes

My initial setup:
 Pro Touring F-Body (PTFB) 'Super Duty 1LE' kit for 'small block' application (Circa 2015)
        Kit included: Front 'SB' springs, Rear Leafs w/adj. shackles & Doestch Tech 1000 3-way adj. shocks
 PFTB Solid body mounts
     -  Rear leaf springs installed at taller ride height (lower shackle hole)
     -  Solid body bushings installed in 'lowered' position

 I did not have a good experience with the Doetsch shocks.  I found them to be very harsh/jarring over bumps while still managing to feel loose and 'floaty' in the highway.  That said, I'm pretty certain my bad experience was caused by user error.  I quickly replaced those with 'stock' replacement shocks front and rear:
   Front: GM PN 88945177 (ACDelco 5309)
   Rear : GM PN 88945173 (ACDelco 5305)

OER Snowflake wheels:
  Wheel size: 17" X 9"
  Lug pattern: 5 X 4-3/4"
  Backspacing: 5-1/8"
 
Tires:
 Front - NITTO NT555 G2 255/50ZR-17  (27" Dia. x 10" wide)
 Rear  - NITTO NT555 G2 275/50ZR-17  (27.8" Dia. x 11" Wide)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50496620917_11dc57f0d7_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jWdo88)10-IMG_3640 (https://flic.kr/p/2jWdo88) by Tom Sherer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152255092@N02/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50496625242_4b25e73ef7_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jWdppG)05-IMG_3354 (https://flic.kr/p/2jWdppG) by Tom Sherer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152255092@N02/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49922014137_80f81c8d82_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j4rnxF)5-IMG_2493 (https://flic.kr/p/2j4rnxF) by Tom Sherer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152255092@N02/), on Flickr

 Fitment Issues:
   Front: Front tire will rub the wheel lip -very- occasionally on severe dips @ higher speeds.
             There is also evidence of a rub @ the front swaybar.  Presumably when the steering is at full lock.
             I've never felt or heard this inside rub...But marks are there.
             Both of these conditions are so rare that I haven't taken any corrective action.
   Rear: 1) Inside edge rubbed the 2.5" exhaust pipe while under high lateral load. 
             I suspect this condition would not have occurred if I had this size tire on the car when
             the exhaust system was installed.
             - Corrected by dimpling the exhaust tubes via a hammer
            2) Outside edge would rub the wheel well inner lip on significant dips in the road.
            Mostly an issue with a full tank and/or carrying extra weight in the trunk.
             -  Corrected by installing rear air shocks -  Gabriel PN 49135
                 The Hijackers seem to offer more control over the body movement.  I didn't need to increase
                 the ride height much at all to get rid of the outer edge tire clearance problem.

Below are more recent pics with the HiJackers installed:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51624869075_8e2df863db_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mDUWZz)IMG_7840 (https://flic.kr/p/2mDUWZz) by Tom Sherer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152255092@N02/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51624661404_391640ca4b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mDTTg3)IMG_7834 (https://flic.kr/p/2mDTTg3) by Tom Sherer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152255092@N02/), on Flickr

Unfortunately, the HiJackers no longer come with the cool jack rabbit stickers.  :-(

Hope this helps!

PS.  Although this combo got me pretty close to what I had pictured in my head, the whole shebang is just a little higher/taller than I'd like. The current height is mostly dictated by the front-end springs.  I intend to install a set of coil overs (hopefully this winter) so that I can further dial in the ride and ride height.  The front needs to be softened up a little while bringing the whole thing down maybe 3/4".   
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: Jack on October 24, 2021, 05:17:24 AM
Very nice especially the rear end shot :cool: :lol:
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: JJ 109 on October 24, 2021, 09:58:06 AM
https://photos.app.goo.gl/neUZGBUeMN4VU7nP9
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: plckidd on June 13, 2022, 10:23:40 AM
So the old version of the thread was really helpful for me so I thought we should get it going again.  Please post a picture with your suspension upgrades, rim and tire info. Any fitment or ride issues too.

Not the best picture but the only semi side shot I have on my phone.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51153216134_28ffc438e8_z.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50335861121_b1fb84b6ba_z.jpg)

Pro touring F body G rear leaf springs set at lowest shackle setting ( I need to raise the rear about an inch).
Solid body mounts
PTFB subframe connectors
Hotkis front 2" drop springs.
17 x 9 new version snowflakes
Basic KYB shocks
Tires, front BFGoodrich g-force Sport Comp 255/45/17
Tires, rear " " 275/40/17

Only ride issue is the rear end seams to be bouncy over woops (hard to explain). I have been told that it could be from the rear shackles set at the lowering hole (top hole). So we'll see how it rides when I move to the lowered hole (which raises the car).
Thanks for starting this thread! Do you have any pics to show after you raised the rear 1 inch?
I am thinking about the same wheel/tire setup for my 77 TA. Except I may run a 245/45/17 on the front.
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: Wallington on June 13, 2022, 05:59:39 PM
No sticky yet.
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: FormTA on June 14, 2022, 04:25:26 AM
No, I'll grab one today for you. It really could go up another 1/2 inch but I am switching to a pair of air shocks to hopefully soften the rude a little bit. Don't get me wrong it rides great but I want to try to make it better.
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: kentucky yeti on June 14, 2022, 05:08:52 AM
No sticky yet.

 :wink:
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: Wallington on June 14, 2022, 06:00:13 AM
No sticky yet.


My mistake, it totally is!
 :wink:
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: scarebird on June 14, 2022, 08:36:45 AM
Sits 1" lower than stock, including front being higher than rear by 1" as per GM
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: scarebird on June 14, 2022, 08:38:49 AM
not mine sadly.
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: FormTA on June 15, 2022, 04:19:31 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52148248191_52bf483b6c_z.jpg)

Here you go. Thus was this morning.  Drove her to work. Like I said, still a little low in the rear for me but not by much.  Probably close to stockish.
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: stros on June 15, 2022, 06:48:12 PM
Like Luke I’m a little too low in the rear with the LS and the PTFB GT springs.  However the fender gap is a good half inch higher on the rear already.  The slightly smaller diameter 285/40/17 rear tire vs the 255/45/17 on the front doesn’t help.

I don’t think I’m going to bother messing with it though.
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: FormTA on June 15, 2022, 09:43:43 PM
Darrell, are you using the hole in the rear shackle that raises the car? You seem lower than me. Just curious.
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: stros on June 15, 2022, 10:27:51 PM
Darrell, are you using the hole in the rear shackle that raises the car? You seem lower than me. Just curious.

Oh geez you’re right.  It’s on the lower hole.  I totally forgot about that as I assumed it was due to the engine change.  I’ll try changing it to the upper hole.  Thanks Luke!
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: stros on June 16, 2022, 07:49:06 PM
Quick safety question as I’m always a bit paranoid working with springs.  Anything I should be aware of when pulling out the shackle bolt, and raising the spring up to the higher hole on the shackle?  Where should I jack the rear of the car up?  It seems simple but just wanted to double check.
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: FormTA on June 17, 2022, 07:36:52 AM
First of you don't want to raise the spring, it needs to move towards the ground, so the hole closest to the ground.

I jacked the car up and supported the rear right at the front spring mounts and let the axel droop. I used a small jack to move the tear end up and down to help realign the holes.

I just loosened the bolt on one side and used a prybar to move the spring down. I don't remember if I had to move the axle up or down at all with my jack.

To be honest I actually removed the shackles completely as I had cut the other holes off for esthetic reasons and I had to make new ones myself.  I also had to drop my fuel tank because those bolts won't come out. You should be able to do it quickly without all that.
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: stros on June 17, 2022, 09:13:50 AM
Oh in that case I’m already on the lowest hole.  I guess I’ll leave it be then.  Thanks Luke.
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: stros on July 04, 2022, 09:39:20 AM
Took a few more pics from a different location.  It doesn’t look quite as low in the rear as in the prior pic.
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: Joe on November 11, 2022, 06:34:24 PM
first off, I'm so glad this website is still here!

anyone running the 19in snowflake wheels from Yearone?
my project has 5th gen brembos front and back, and wondering if anyone has the 19in snowflakes that is willing to take some rear measurments?
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: Poncho72 on February 17, 2023, 08:19:12 PM
i miss the old site post.  i am in the final stages of my build (paint), and i think i have the ride height like i want it.  gonna shoe mine with 18's, and mostly decided on 18x9 or 9.5 R, 18x8 F & 27"Dia-R / 26.5"Dia-F.  would love to see 18's with all specs included, especially backspacing.  the only suspension modifications i have made are 2" front lowering springs, Hotchkis lowering springs out back, deleted the seat belt dimples, and rolled the rear fender lips. 
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: kentucky yeti on March 19, 2023, 06:44:38 AM
Our '69 400 and our '77 SE.
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: FormTA on March 19, 2023, 11:04:52 AM
What? No specs? Nice cars!
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: Jack on March 26, 2023, 06:53:25 AM
What? No specs? Nice cars!

You've seen the specs. I love the 69 and the stance is perfect.
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: FormTA on March 26, 2023, 08:10:36 AM
Sorry,  I have the memory if a knat.
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: darrylta on May 09, 2023, 10:48:09 AM
Looking to upgrade my front tires and wheels on my 73 TA 455SD. I'm using PS2 335x17 wheels and tires on the tubbed rear.
Thinking about trying PS2 275's on 9.5" rims on the front end.
Has anyone tried 275's front tires on a 73 TA with good results? The control arms are Detroit Speed.
Thanks,
darrylta
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: highway star on June 04, 2023, 04:09:54 PM
Using rear ACDelco shocks. Tires are 225/70 & 275/60.
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: N PRGRES on August 10, 2023, 07:47:37 AM
PTFB GT kit front and back
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: stros on August 10, 2023, 11:07:49 AM
PTFB GT kit front and back

Nice, the PTFB GT definitely has a consistent ride height.  Yours looks exactly like mine.  I wish it had a tad more rear rake, but I'm not not going to fiddle with it any further as it rides nicely. 
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: N PRGRES on August 10, 2023, 11:51:29 AM
PTFB GT kit front and back

Nice, the PTFB GT definitely has a consistent ride height.  Yours looks exactly like mine.  I wish it had a tad more rear rake, but I'm not not going to fiddle with it any further as it rides nicely.

I actually think the stance is perfect, my mufflers however disagree.  Rather than change the stance I will probably order a muffler to go back into the stock location
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: stros on August 10, 2023, 01:11:50 PM
PTFB GT kit front and back

Nice, the PTFB GT definitely has a consistent ride height.  Yours looks exactly like mine.  I wish it had a tad more rear rake, but I'm not not going to fiddle with it any further as it rides nicely.

I actually think the stance is perfect, my mufflers however disagree.  Rather than change the stance I will probably order a muffler to go back into the stock location

100% agreed on the muffler comment.  I am running the dual muffler setup from my LS3 and it's a nightmare sometimes over speed bumps - for both my cats & the mufflers.  I think I should've stuck with the transverse muffler setup too. 
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: FormTA on August 10, 2023, 03:54:41 PM
I went with the transverse muffler on my car amd I too have the PTFB GT rear springs buy Hotkis 2" drop coils. My pipe clamps sometimes drag on speed bumps but that is about it. I did make my own rear shackles that are about an inch longer that gives me about 1/2" or so more rear height.
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: b_hill_86 on August 10, 2023, 06:39:36 PM
I have to ask for those who have a good riding rear end (no pun intended lol) what’s your setup? I did install new shocks on all 4 corners but my rear end seems so bouncy, mainly on the e-way. I recall from my Jeel days, YJs (square headlights) rode awful and were a 4 corner leave spring setup so is that just the nature of these light rear ends with leafs or is there room for improvement?
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: stros on August 10, 2023, 07:51:39 PM
I have the PTFB GT kit as mentioned above combined with Viking Double Adjustable shocks front and rear.  I really like the shocks as you can dial in the ride and handling settings.  I haven’t changed the settings in the past 5 years since I found one combo that I liked.  I do also have PTFB subframe connectors and sway bars.  Overall I’m happy and the parts have had absolutely zero issues.  Dave the owner at PTFB has been super helpful as well over the years.

The rear end is not bouncy at all.  Handles like a sports car should, even though it’s more of an old school setup with coil springs upfront and leaf springs on the rear.

Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: N PRGRES on August 11, 2023, 05:22:24 AM
I have the PTFB GT kit as mentioned above combined with Viking Double Adjustable shocks front and rear.  I really like the shocks as you can dial in the ride and handling settings.  I haven’t changed the settings in the past 5 years since I found one combo that I liked.  I do also have PTFB subframe connectors and sway bars.  Overall I’m happy and the parts have had absolutely zero issues.  Dave the owner at PTFB has been super helpful as well over the years.

The rear end is not bouncy at all.  Handles like a sports car should, even though it’s more of an old school setup with coil springs upfront and leaf springs on the rear.

I second this.  Mine is a bit stiffer ride as I have the subframe connectors and solid body bushings.  I bought my kit years ago so I am unsure what shocks I have.
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: FormTA on August 11, 2023, 02:15:28 PM
I think the key is the viking double adjustable shocks. The problem is I don't want to pony up the cash for them. I spoke with Tom (has the TA that got hit by a jeep) over the years and he was trying a few different shocks and had found a set of air shocks that he liked. I have bought those same ones. I just haven't installed them yet....
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: b_hill_86 on August 11, 2023, 04:26:42 PM
I think the key is the viking double adjustable shocks. The problem is I don't want to pony up the cash for them. I spoke with Tom (has the TA that got hit by a jeep) over the years and he was trying a few different shocks and had found a set of air shocks that he liked. I have bought those same ones. I just haven't installed them yet....

Well when you do let me know what you think. I don’t have the budget for vikings either. Maybe sometime you’ll have to ride in my car and tell me how it compares to yours
Title: Re: Show your stance (round 2)
Post by: rkellerjr on August 12, 2023, 04:31:04 AM
Nice cars and well done on the suspensions.