Suspension kit recomendations
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Cruising
Joined: May 2005
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From: Moorpark CA
Suspension kit recomendations
Hi there. I am new here, but so far this place is awesome. I have learned alot the last couple of days...
So anyway, after a nasty experience with Eckler's, I am back in the market for a suspension kit for my 71. I want to get the monospring setup, as I am going for higher performance.
My question is, does anyone have a preferance for what the best setup is?
By the way, I am going for one of those all inclusive kits for the front & rear.
Thanks.
So anyway, after a nasty experience with Eckler's, I am back in the market for a suspension kit for my 71. I want to get the monospring setup, as I am going for higher performance.
My question is, does anyone have a preferance for what the best setup is?
By the way, I am going for one of those all inclusive kits for the front & rear.
Thanks.
Le Mans Master
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From: Skippack PA
St Jude Donor '13
Check out the kits at Vette Brakes & Parts (www.vbandp.com) and Van Steel (www.vansteel.com). They're both EXTREMELY reputable vendors and both forum supporters as well. 
Racer
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From: Evans GA
What was the problem with Ecklers?
I have had several problems with one of those "EXTREMELY" reputable vendors and won't buy anything more from them.
Originally Posted by TheKomoman
Check out the kits at Vette Brakes & Parts (www.vbandp.com) and Van Steel (www.vansteel.com). They're both EXTREMELY reputable vendors and both forum supporters as well.
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Cruising
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From: Moorpark CA
I originally ordered the parts online. When I placed the order, there was a message saying that all parts were in stock and they would be shipped within 24 hours of the first business day.
72 hours after the first buisness day I get an email saying that the parts have been shiped, except the suspension kit, because those are on back order for another week.
I was upset by this and wrote an email stating my dissatisfaction.
The response I got back was in all caps and was quite rude, and offered no resolution to my issue.
After that, I was told 4 additional times that the back-order date was extended, only after I inquired as to why my parts had not yet been shipped.
Perhaps I am being petty, but I expected that if they found out the parts were not ready to ship by the date they previously stated, that they shoud at least notify you.
72 hours after the first buisness day I get an email saying that the parts have been shiped, except the suspension kit, because those are on back order for another week.
I was upset by this and wrote an email stating my dissatisfaction.
The response I got back was in all caps and was quite rude, and offered no resolution to my issue.
After that, I was told 4 additional times that the back-order date was extended, only after I inquired as to why my parts had not yet been shipped.
Perhaps I am being petty, but I expected that if they found out the parts were not ready to ship by the date they previously stated, that they shoud at least notify you.
Le Mans Master
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From: Orlando Florida
St. Jude Donor '05
I only buy from Eckler's because it's 40 minutes from home.... I've heard several horror stories about their online customer "service" 
Suspension ? The 550lbs coils and Bilstein shocks are pretty good, unless you race the car I don't think you need the front fiberglass spring conversion.... just my opinion...
personal preference ? 550s and Bilsteins - can't beat the value for the $$$... fiberglass spring for the rear ? I have a 9-leaf installed and it's fine....
Suspension ? The 550lbs coils and Bilstein shocks are pretty good, unless you race the car I don't think you need the front fiberglass spring conversion.... just my opinion...
personal preference ? 550s and Bilsteins - can't beat the value for the $$$... fiberglass spring for the rear ? I have a 9-leaf installed and it's fine....
Le Mans Master
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I got the stage 1,2,&3 from Mid-America, it was all fine except for some reason the rear sway bar was not a good fit, so I left it off on my '80. Car rides like it's on a rail, and also the rear is about an inch too high for my taste (I have it adjusted almost all the way down).
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Here's a list of my suspension kits. If you have questions, I'll be more than happy to help you out.
http://www.vansteel.com/index.cfm?fu...ups&Group=6000
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http://www.vansteel.com/index.cfm?fu...ups&Group=6000
Dan
Last edited by Van Steel; May 18, 2005 at 10:46 AM.
