Lightning

Another suspension question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 14, 2004 | 08:47 PM
  #1  
H30rat's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
Question Another suspension question

I'm trying to figure out how best to drop my L, and after reading all your posts over the past four years, the only thing I know for sure is that there's about twenty good ways to skin a cat! This is what I'm thinking of doing, I'd appreciate any feedback or comments you have before I start!
I'm looking for a 3/4" drop, with better than stock handling and enough space to stick 22"s in the wells: 2" A-Arms from Western Chassis and 2" Hotchkis springs; 2"hangers in the back with Hotchkis springs, 6 degree shims and QA1's all the way around.
I was wondering: will the Hotchkis sway bars fit this setup? Will the rear bottom out? Do I need to C-section the frame?
I know there's some real wizards on the board, I'd appreciate your help! Thanks.
 
Reply
Old Jul 14, 2004 | 10:13 PM
  #2  
rkoenig's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 283
Likes: 0
From: Clifton Forge, VA
Maybe Ruslow can give you some help on that. Do a search under his name and you'll find plenty of info.
 
Reply
Old Jul 15, 2004 | 12:04 AM
  #3  
Ayrton's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,703
Likes: 0
From: Atlanta
Start here...
 
Reply
Old Jul 15, 2004 | 01:01 AM
  #4  
Tim Skelton's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 4,928
Likes: 1
From: The People's Republic of Los Angeles
Re: Another suspension question

Originally posted by H30rat
. . . 2" A-Arms from Western Chassis and 2" Hotchkis springs; 2"hangers in the back with Hotchkis springs, 6 degree shims and QA1's all the way around.
I was wondering: will the Hotchkis sway bars fit this setup? Will the rear bottom out? Do I need to C-section the frame?
I know there's some real wizards on the board, I'd appreciate your help! Thanks.
Ayrton is right -- all of your questions are answered in my site. Been there, done that.

After reading my site, if you have any specific questions, just let me know.
 
Reply
Old Jul 15, 2004 | 02:31 AM
  #5  
Ayrton's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,703
Likes: 0
From: Atlanta
Tim's site should be required reading for all new (and some current) Lightning owners...
 
Reply
Old Jul 15, 2004 | 04:37 AM
  #6  
LightninMike's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 689
Likes: 0
From: Warwick R.I.
hell i look at tims site once a week for new ideas
thanks tim for some great write ups
 
Reply
Old Jul 15, 2004 | 06:09 PM
  #7  
H30rat's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
Thanks guys!! What a great resource. Fantastic site, Tim! Although I'm a newbie, so will undoubtedly have questions for you later!
 
Reply




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:58 AM.