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truth22
03-21-2010, 11:04 PM
Any ideas on what to go with as far as making front end stronger. I have a Lbz with around 490 at the rear wheels. thanks

Q101ATFD
03-21-2010, 11:10 PM
What do you mean by "stronger?"

If you're talking extra weight, then GL, GK, and XG torsion bars are the strongest - in that order. Air over shocks are not really a good idea because they redirect stresses to places they shouldn't go - the shock absorber mount. In my opinion, Timbrens are the best way to mitigate weight beyond what the front end is rated for.

Ramblinrodney
03-22-2010, 08:18 AM
Any ideas on what to go with as far as making front end stronger. I have a Lbz with around 490 at the rear wheels. thanks
Have you ever searched in suspension & steering for your ?
http://www.exaxt.ca/steering_assembly.asp
There are vendors on here that sell suspensions and many people that have upgraded theres. Maybe they will chime in when this gets moved to where it should be.
http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=316224

ar077
03-22-2010, 03:04 PM
In addition to the front suspension upgrades in my signature, I installed a SuperSteer SS175 idler arm support and a Moog idler arm (see pix).

kurtfromct
03-22-2010, 06:18 PM
tie rod sleeves are cheap and help

wreedLBZ
03-22-2010, 11:06 PM
or cognito hd tie rods.

wreedLBZ
03-22-2010, 11:06 PM
flush the power steering system with amsoil

Rader2146
03-22-2010, 11:15 PM
Moved to Suspension & Steering.