Want to stiffen things without lowering - Any Suggestions

[Cool_V_300C]

Could I replace the bushings and sway bar and leave it at that?


I recall doing this for a grand prix years ago, but need some suggestions
for what's available for our cars.

what cost am I looking at? and even better, any local shops in
northern illinois/chicagoland?

[GROUNDED]

get better struts and shocks.

[Cool_V_300C]

any particular brands?

maybe I need to clarify. It seems all of the solutions center around lowering the car, even the
UAS.

What I'm looking for is something that can help with things such as bump steer and rear axle skip.

I did relieve this somewhat by changing tires from the Conti's to GoodYear, but that was around
18000. I'm nearing 30000 now and still haven't seen much of anything available with regards
to shocks/struts, so now, I'm thinking there would have to be bushings, etc, which are stiffer.
Or if shocks/struts that don't go hand in hand with lowering springs, what are they?

[INeedMorePower]

Yep - contact the Pedders guys. They're a supporting vendor here. Take a look over in their vendor forum. They have full street and race packages, including bushings, sway bars, etc. They specifically mention things like correcting bump steer.

[Cool_V_300C]

yep, it looks like they have a bump steer package.

Let me find out what a complete bushing package costs.

[HarleyThunder]

What is bump steer and axle slip?

[Cool_V_300C]

Bump Steer is when you feel the wheel is being turned over bumps.

I'm not exactly how to describe the rear axle thing, but certain bumps
can make the car feel as if it's tripping over them, especially going around
curves.

It is not as bad because I got rid of the Conti's, but I can still feel it.

here's bump steer on wiki Bump Steer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[frankieo]

Exactly what I feel in the rear,still trying to find a solution.And I still dont know if lowering the car would stop the roll or is it just for looks.

[Cool_V_300C]

Originally Posted by frankieo

Exactly what I feel in the rear,still trying to find a solution.And I still dont know if lowering the car would stop the roll or is it just for looks.

Looks like Pedders has the solution and it is the bushings that would
resolve it. I've asked whether just adding the specific kits for
this would resolve it, for example, can I just get the bump steer
kit.

I'm debating whether I should just get all of the bushings and call it
a day. I'm not interested in lowering the car.

[frankieo]

Thanks Cool V 300C I would look into it.