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VL suspension, whats good?

Started by evers · 17 June 2011 · 15 replies

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eversArchived member
Anyone know of any vl sedans with a decent suspension setup goin around? Looking for something nice n stiff all round. The setup i have at the moment isnt to bad, rear shocks need replacing so looking for a decent shocker, maybe even thinking of some sway bars to help with the body roll.
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vhr32Archived member
KYB shocks King springs SuperPro bushes Whiteline Plus adjustable radius rods KMac or Wilkinson Supension strut tops Whiteline sway bar (front only) Or just get KYB shocks first up.
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NZ EVLHSVArchived member
Yeah that sounds like a pretty good setup. Probably the best overall value for performance as well
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5spdvlArchived member
As above, you can get a decent stiff and lowered road installed for around $1500.
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drad81Archived member
Leave the rear sway bar as standard?
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NZ EVLHSVArchived member
yes
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gomezyArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by 5spdvl [View Post] As above, you can get a decent stiff and lowered road installed for around $1500. Not trying to steal the thread, looking for the same thing as well. where from mate? Any ideas on brake upgrades anyone?
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vhr32Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by gomezy [View Post] Not trying to steal the thread, looking for the same thing as well. where from mate? Any ideas on brake upgrades anyone? I think he mean you buy the springs, shocks, bushes, swaybar etc and take them somewhere to get fitted/aligned and it should cost $1500. Or let them supply it too.
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gomezyArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by vhr32 [View Post] I think he mean you buy the springs, shocks, bushes, swaybar etc and take them somewhere to get fitted/aligned and it should cost $1500. Or let them supply it too. G t ya. Thanks Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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5spdvlArchived member
Cheaper if you do it yourself of course.
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Gab dHArchived member
Ok sorry to hijack a little. Are there different sized shocks to suit lows/ super lows/ ultra lows? Looking on KYB and Peddars website's it's really unclear.. KYB: Quote: HOLDEN COMMODORE VB, VC, VH, VK, VL, VN & VP with Solid Rear Axle (with Police, Brock, FE2 or Equivalent Lowered Susp.) Sedan Excel-G Twin Tube Gas Shock Front 365007 Rear 343047 Pedders: Quote: Front Shocks 3705 3705 TBGas Cartridge 8705 8705 Comfort Gas Cartridge 8731 8731 Comfort Gas Cartridge 9705 GSR9705 GSR Cartridge 9750 GSR9750 GSR Cartridge 1305 1305 90/10 Drag Shock Rear Shock 3310 3310 Touring Black Gas Shock 8010 8010 Comfort Gas Shock. 8100 8100 Comfort Gas Shock 8102 8102 Comfort Gas Shock 9056 GSR9056 Gas Sports Ryder 9094 GSR9094 Gas Sports Ryder 9194 GSR9194 Gas Sports Ryder 6010 6010 Air Shock 4300 4300 Air Shock Fitting Kit Thanks..
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vhr32Archived member
KYB have the same front insert for std/lowered but a shorter rear shock for lowered cars to keep the spring captive. Those two part numbers are correct, I just bought some myself today actually! With the Pedders Sports ryder ones, GSR9750/9705 are for std/lowered applications - unsure which one is which though. Rear lowered ones are 9194.
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Gab dHArchived member
Ok thanks man So I don't even need new fronts when going from std to sssl? Madness! Saves some serious dosh! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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gold-vltArchived member
Hey there is a guy on ebay who sells a lowered suspension package for a vl. from memory kyb shortened shocks front and rear with king springs in superlow, ultra low etc. springs are painted black and labelled a different brand but are actually king springs. I'll put up a link when i find it. was about $600 - $700. then buy the superpro complete bush kit for $405 buy it now and then get strut tops and front whiteline swaybar or similar.
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eversArchived member
The hieght im at now is good enough theres to many speed bumps around my area to go any lower. So there are actualy vls that can use a drift/simular setup without converting to coilys?
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eversArchived member
Trying to get in contact with someone to look at ordering KYB Shocks, looking over there site they are only wholesalers. Trying to source a part number for the AGX series shocks, anyone know of a local dealer to go through? Cheers ---------- Post added 19-07-11 at 08:50 ---------- Noticed a few sets of coilovers getting around for vl's what are these like?
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