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[alexscof]

I've read through a lot of threads on different options for upgrading suspension. I cant really tell what would be best for what i'm looking for. I have a stock 89 with tems. I want to drop it about an inch and a half. I would like it to be a little tighter ride too. Its my daily driver and dont plan on taking it to the track so i would still like it to be comfortable. What shocks, what springs, what else do i need..? Forgive my ignorance, any help you can give would be awesome. Links to threads or opinions on what would work for me. Thanks

 

[ma71supraturbo]

How much can you spend?

 

[ForcedTorque]

How much can you spend?

Bingo!



I'm guessing you would lose the use of your TEMS, with almost everything you do. Whatever you do, do not cut your stock springs for a drop. I ran my old 89 on 4 rear stock struts, and it gave me about a 1-2 inch drop in the front, and tightened up a sloppy ride. The car didn't have TEMS, so I can't comment on that.

 

[bhmsupra]

If you want to retain the Tems, you can go with the Tokico Blue.
I have this set-up with Eibach lowering springs. The ride is a little sportier (tighter) than stock but it's very very nice.

To step the ride up even more, look at the Suspension Techniques or WhiteLine anti-sway bars. If you go with the Suspension Techniques, you need to get the adjustable endlinks from BIC performance.

Do some more searching in the this suspension section before choosing.

Save up, you wont regret spending the dollars on suspension mods for our tank ass cars.

 

[ma71supraturbo]

If you want to retain the Tems, you can go with the Tokico Blue.

Tokico Blue = Tokico HP which is not compatible with TEMS. Tokico Illuminas are, but cost about double.

If you go with the Suspension Techniques, you need to get the adjustable endlinks from BIC performance.

You don't need them, people have been running ST sway bars long before BIc was around. 89+ cars are more likely to want to upgrade since they used plastic rear end links. Either way, its the tab on the rear arm that needs reinforcing (or you can just replace the entire arm with one from A1).

 

[bhmsupra]

Oops - Thanks MA71. Yes, Tokico Illuminas is what you want.

 

[RacerXJ220]

How long do the Illumina's last typically?