Are all minor suspension parts equal?

[jsconiers]

Gettiung ready to order what I would call minor suspension parts for a 68 fire bird:

X-brace
sub frame connectors
body bushings
sway bar

Prices are really out different especially for sub frame and body bushings. DSE / global west, Hotchkis, OEM, etc all have good names but is there a place that would be able to actually give you the pros and cons of each without buying them and finding out on your own? Are all these parts simiular with minor differences?

[baz67]

I am not sure what you mean by x-brace. Both DSE and GW will be good for your SFCs and subframe bushings. About the only difference between DSE and GW bushings is finish. Thier respective SFCs are different in installation though. DSE's are weld in to the subframe and shell while GW's weld to the rear frame rail and bolt to the subframe. In a first gen a sta-bar is a sta-bar except for rate and sure fit. Both GW and Hotchkis have both dialed in.

[Varkwso]

I am not sure what you mean by x-brace. Both DSE and GW will be good for your SFCs and subframe bushings. About the only difference between DSE and GW bushings is finish. Thier respective SFCs are different in installation though. DSE's are weld in to the subframe and shell while GW's weld to the rear frame rail and bolt to the subframe. In a first gen a sta-bar is a sta-bar except for rate and sure fit. Both GW and Hotchkis have both dialed in.

In stab bar size matters - I get the biggest they can bend up and make fit with excellent end links a requirement - big bar soft spring set up guy. I have used about all of them Hotchkis, OEM, GW, Addco and a few others. Look at the size and get the one that makes you happy