suspension, what do i need? Options

[shaggy]

id really like to change the suspension on my 72 1.7

its all stock now

id really like to put kino yellows on it and a front sway bar

what else would i need besides shocks?
what size rear springs would i wanna put in?
what about struts?

[Britain Smith]

QUOTE (shaggy @ Nov 4 2005, 02:25 PM)

what i really want is a daily driver that i could if i wanted ax and have it keep up with the others i really want to reduce body roll i want ti to hug corners but im not willing to do a 5 bolt conversion and i dont wanna change wheels right now i have pedrinis 15'' tires are michelin pilot xgt vt's hard compound 205's i think thats the biggest i can get on there has anyone else had their stock break lines split? what size bar is the most effective and the best value? what are better konis or bilsteins?

I don't think anyone said you need a 5-lug conversion. Just stick with the stock 15" rims or similar and put a 205/50/15 on there. Get a set of Falken's and blam...your there.

I stated my opinion on the bar above...the 22mm Welt adjustable bar I got used for $200. The SmartRacing bar or the Tarret set-up is up over $400-$500 bucks. Get a stock rear bar, I got one complete with droplinks for $75.

Get a set of Bilsteins Sports, not sure of the price on those, but they are half of the price of Koni's IIRC. The Koni's are better if you plan on making adjustments, but not worth the price if you don't know how to use them. I would just get the Bilsteins.

As for the brake lines, if yours are original...replace them with something!! Also, replace your fuel filter and fuel lines if they are hard and brittle. The last thing you want is to go up in flames.

Remember, you are putting your 35 year old car under much more stress than it has had in a while. If there is anything marginal on the car, it will break eventually. Avoid a serious situation in a place without jackstands!

-Britain