kwik-6 Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 I've got a lot of bounce and so I need to replace suspension components on my 94 Cutlass convertible. What experiences do folks have on this? Any brands to avoid? How much should I replace? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 alot of bounce means that the struts are worn. The 2 most popular here are KYB and Monroe. If the mounts are original, i'd replace those too. and there are tons of threads on how to replace them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19Cutlass94 Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Id go with KYB. Ive had so many Monroe's blowout on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonpro03 Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 I'd like to see a write up on coilover swap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19Cutlass94 Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Coilover swap is basically just like replacing struts... theres nothing to it. Except for removin the monoleaf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtremerevolution Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Coilover swap is basically just like replacing struts... theres nothing to it. Except for removin the monoleaf. Right; many people here have done it and there should be a thread about it here. I'd like to see a write up on coilover swap Not that birchmount leaf springs are bad. They're just as good as coilovers, but simpler to install and you don't void the warranty on your shocks. I've only had one instance where I wanted to adjust the ride height. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19Cutlass94 Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Coilover swap is basically just like replacing struts... theres nothing to it. Except for removin the monoleaf. Right; many people here have done it and there should be a thread about it here. I never wrote one up since I figured if you can replace rear struts you can take out a monoleaf and put coilovers in.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtremerevolution Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Coilover swap is basically just like replacing struts... theres nothing to it. Except for removin the monoleaf. Right; many people here have done it and there should be a thread about it here. I never wrote one up since I figured if you can replace rear struts you can take out a monoleaf and put coilovers in.. I suppose you're right. I'm partial to leaf springs for some reason. Ah yes, you don't need an alignment done if you're putting in a lowered leaf spring. I think the contents of a writeup containing parts you'd need, where to find them, and suggested spring rates would be helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19Cutlass94 Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Coilover swap is basically just like replacing struts... theres nothing to it. Except for removin the monoleaf. Right; many people here have done it and there should be a thread about it here. I never wrote one up since I figured if you can replace rear struts you can take out a monoleaf and put coilovers in.. I suppose you're right. I'm partial to leaf springs for some reason. Ah yes, you don't need an alignment done if you're putting in a lowered leaf spring. I think the contents of a writeup containing parts you'd need, where to find them, and suggested spring rates would be helpful. sooo I should just modify my how to lower a W thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtremerevolution Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Coilover swap is basically just like replacing struts... theres nothing to it. Except for removin the monoleaf. Right; many people here have done it and there should be a thread about it here. I never wrote one up since I figured if you can replace rear struts you can take out a monoleaf and put coilovers in.. I suppose you're right. I'm partial to leaf springs for some reason. Ah yes, you don't need an alignment done if you're putting in a lowered leaf spring. I think the contents of a writeup containing parts you'd need, where to find them, and suggested spring rates would be helpful. sooo I should just modify my how to lower a W thread? Nevermind. Here's the thread I was looking for: http://www.w-body.com/forum/index.php/topic,51716.0.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19Cutlass94 Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 I think I have that in my thread? Im not sure I havent looked at it in forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtremerevolution Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 I think I have that in my thread? Im not sure I havent looked at it in forever. Yeah you do. It just took me a while to find it. The original post in your thread is loooooooooooooooooooooong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwik-6 Posted January 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Perfect... lots to read and absorb. Lots of ideas in this group ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99screaminregal Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 KYB all the way. Got them on my Cutty. Nice, firm ride and if you buy them at Summit Racing, they're cheap!!!! Want to switch over to coilover system before to long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19Cutlass94 Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 I think I have that in my thread? Im not sure I havent looked at it in forever. Yeah you do. It just took me a while to find it. The original post in your thread is loooooooooooooooooooooong. haha yeah it is! I posed for ppl to tell m specs and info but they never did so I didnt bother on editing my original post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BXX Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 I have a thread on coilover swap... Lemme find it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BXX Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Found it... With pics, and part numbers.. Why the hell was this never stickied!!! http://www.w-body.com/forum/index.php?topic=71448.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSI_MuNkY Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Here's another one, mine from 2007 when I put coil overs on all 4 corners http://www.w-body.com/forum/index.php/topic,61157.0.html Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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