Boxcar Man
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- Joined
- Feb 14, 2013
- Location
- Western MA
Finally got front struts done on my '84 242DL. Went with Bilstein TCs, '79 GT Front springs (RWC), new upper strut bearings and reinforcing plates (from 15A)
(see earlier post about going this route)
GT springs are almost an inch shorter than the original springs but with higher gauge wire and the plates the ride height is about the same if a tad higher. Feels firm and planted with less lean during turn in like when using heavier sway bars.
(Also have Dave's GT style firewall-tower braces installed)
Want to stay with the original soft rear springs but will replace the rear shocks. (looks like OEM hydraulics on there now)
Was going to get matching TC rears but there's been so much negative posting about rattles that I'm hesitant to use them. Thought maybe HDs on the back would work or even KYB Gas-Adjusts to firm things up back there.
Your input is appreciated.
(see earlier post about going this route)
GT springs are almost an inch shorter than the original springs but with higher gauge wire and the plates the ride height is about the same if a tad higher. Feels firm and planted with less lean during turn in like when using heavier sway bars.
(Also have Dave's GT style firewall-tower braces installed)
Want to stay with the original soft rear springs but will replace the rear shocks. (looks like OEM hydraulics on there now)
Was going to get matching TC rears but there's been so much negative posting about rattles that I'm hesitant to use them. Thought maybe HDs on the back would work or even KYB Gas-Adjusts to firm things up back there.
Your input is appreciated.