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Pydog Sep 30, 2019 08:55 AM

71 Formula Suspension upgrade from stock to ?
 
Hi I am new here,
I have a 1971 Firebird Formula and am trying to decide the best way to upgrade suspension, Coil overs, bags, ? Front parts needed>any help would be appreciated.

LennyB Nov 15, 2019 08:28 PM

Hi,
Are you looking to upgrade for overall ride?
Or for performance, such as hard cornering?
Lenny

Pydog Nov 18, 2019 02:27 PM

Performance, Cornering, take off....

LennyB Nov 19, 2019 09:12 PM

1. Replace the front springs
2. Replace the rear leaf springs
3. All new bushings, front tie rods etc
4. Replace front and rear sway bars with larger size.
5. New high performance shocks
6. Tires are always a mandatory upgrade. Especially if your current ones are more than 7-8 years old.

Pydog Nov 20, 2019 08:38 AM

Thank you ! I will get started on the project!


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