rmorman
10-17-2012, 08:21 AM
Howdy!
I currently own a '79 & '83 Monte Carlo. The '79 has had several engine and suspension modifications including a Hotchkis TVS Suspension System (http://www.hotchkis.net/7888_gm_gbody_tvs_system_small_block_w_extreme_swa y_bars.html) and a set of Edelbrock shocks. I REALLY like the way it handles. Recently I inherited the '83 MC. Although the outside has been completely restored, the suspension system is stock. That is quite apparent when you drive it. I'm not planning on going as far with the '83, but would definetly like to upgrade the suspension a tad.
Here is my question. Should I go with the G Body Sport Sway Bar Set (http://www.hotchkis.net/7888_gm_g_body_sport_sway_bar_set.html) or is it worth the money to go up to the GM G Body Extreme Sway Bar Set (http://www.hotchkis.net/7888_gm_g_body_extreme_sway_bar_set.html)? At the same time, I think I should replace the shocks. I was looking at the HPS 1000 Shock 4 Pack (http://www.hotchkis.net/hps-1000-shock-4-pack-7888-ag-body.html), but was not sure if that was overkill as the shocks are not inexpensive. The '83 has the stock 305 and I do enjoy driving into the curves but don't plan on doing track racing with it. Thoughts?? Or do I need to go a complete different direction?
Thanks,
Russ
I currently own a '79 & '83 Monte Carlo. The '79 has had several engine and suspension modifications including a Hotchkis TVS Suspension System (http://www.hotchkis.net/7888_gm_gbody_tvs_system_small_block_w_extreme_swa y_bars.html) and a set of Edelbrock shocks. I REALLY like the way it handles. Recently I inherited the '83 MC. Although the outside has been completely restored, the suspension system is stock. That is quite apparent when you drive it. I'm not planning on going as far with the '83, but would definetly like to upgrade the suspension a tad.
Here is my question. Should I go with the G Body Sport Sway Bar Set (http://www.hotchkis.net/7888_gm_g_body_sport_sway_bar_set.html) or is it worth the money to go up to the GM G Body Extreme Sway Bar Set (http://www.hotchkis.net/7888_gm_g_body_extreme_sway_bar_set.html)? At the same time, I think I should replace the shocks. I was looking at the HPS 1000 Shock 4 Pack (http://www.hotchkis.net/hps-1000-shock-4-pack-7888-ag-body.html), but was not sure if that was overkill as the shocks are not inexpensive. The '83 has the stock 305 and I do enjoy driving into the curves but don't plan on doing track racing with it. Thoughts?? Or do I need to go a complete different direction?
Thanks,
Russ