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07-13-2021 #1Registered User
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issues with DSE front suspension on a 2nd Gen Fbody
I am hoping someone has some experience with DSE front suspension and can shed some light on my issues. I bought a 79 firebird that already had tubular control arms (unknown brand) and comp engineering drag shocks and what I assume was stock springs . I wanted to lower the car and make it handle better. I purchased a speed kit 1 w/o the control arms choosing the Big Block 2" drop springs.
https://www.detroitspeed.com/70-81-c...d-031307-group
as well as the speed kit 1 for the rear with the 3" drop
https://www.detroitspeed.com/70-81-c...d-041637-group
I put it all in and the car is sitting 2" higher in the front! I talked to DSE and we thought it was maybe because of the big block 2" drop springs w/ the car being a 400 poncho w/ aluminum intake, radiator, heads, no AC, etc that those springs were too much. I then purchased the SBC springs and put them in and there is absolutely no difference still 2" taller in the front.... The ONLY thing that i can come up with is the control arms so I ordered DSE control arms about a month ago... I was just told it would be another couple weeks for those to come in. I am really not convinced that the control arms are going to fix it...
Is there anyone running this same setup w/ the DSE arms that can share experience? For wheels and tires I am running 285/40/18 nitto 555 in the rear which = 27" diameter and 255/45/18 in front = 27" exactly.
I really really want this car's stance right. I would hate for it to even be level but I can live w/ that but would prefer a very slight rake.
ANY help is appreciated!!!1979 Firebird with a 1970 front end, T tops
400CI Engine.030 over forged internals
Butler Comp Billet Roller Cam
Butler 87cc D-PORT Heads -
Edelbrock intake
Holley Sniper EFI
200r4 transmission
10 bolt rear 4:10 gears
DSE front and rear speed kit
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07-13-2021 #2Registered User
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here is a picture on the 4 post lift. it's sitting nose high w/ that Carolina lean. not what i am looking for!!!!!!
1979 Firebird with a 1970 front end, T tops
400CI Engine.030 over forged internals
Butler Comp Billet Roller Cam
Butler 87cc D-PORT Heads -
Edelbrock intake
Holley Sniper EFI
200r4 transmission
10 bolt rear 4:10 gears
DSE front and rear speed kit
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