Alright guys, my first post. After lurking the forum daily for a few weeks straight, I think I know how I want to modify my suspension.
The background is that currently I have a 95 S10, 2.2L, 5 speed, completely stock. This is no longer my daily driver and I finally have some funds saved up to put some money into it. I'm kinda going for a canyon/autox build although it will realistically never see an autox course, just canyons. Nothing too serious, just for fun. I know that practically every suspension question has been beaten over the head multiple times but I just need some confirmation if you guys don't mind.
For the front end:
2 in" Loweing DJM Coils
Belltech Street Performance Shocks
Speedway Upper Control Arms (two right sides)
Proforged Tall Upper and Tall Lower Ball Joints
(eventually) Front 2wd Blazer Sway Bar (33mm) (Slightly worried about understeer?)
(eventually) Energy Suspension Polyurethane Sway Bar and End Link Bushings
and then if I need to, I'll either shorten the end links or buy shorter ones.
For the rear end:
3" Lowering Belltech Leaf Springs
Belltech Street Performance Shocks
Replacement Rubber Leaf Spring Bushings, might go polyurethane later but I'm gonna wait and see
(eventually) Belltech Rear Sway bar (or Xtreme or Blazer depending on classifieds/ebay/junkyard etc.)
(eventually) Lakewood Traction Bars or any other form of traction control (if necessary?) Calverts and Competition Engineering seem a little too expensive for what I'm looking for at the moment but if it comes down to it I'm willing to drop that money.
Wheels and Tires:
16x8 255.50.16 (still debating 235 or 255, I think the 255's would look and drive better though.)
I have absolutely no idea what brand to go for, need to research it more. Momo's caught my eyes though.
Alignment Specs
-1* Camber, +5.5* Caster, 1/16" Toe in (maybe -0.5* Camber? Not too sure, still need to research that as well, don't want to get ahead of myself.)
So that's what I have so far, let me know if it sounds right or if I have no idea what I'm doing. I went from not knowing a single thing about suspension mods (still don't know much) to having, what I feel, a decent/moderate set up in mind, thanks to this forum. I appreciate the time and if you're reading this, I've probably gotten some info from you at some point so thank you. If anyone has any recommendations or suggestions, please feel free. I'm still learning so anything is appreciated.
Thanks again guys.
The background is that currently I have a 95 S10, 2.2L, 5 speed, completely stock. This is no longer my daily driver and I finally have some funds saved up to put some money into it. I'm kinda going for a canyon/autox build although it will realistically never see an autox course, just canyons. Nothing too serious, just for fun. I know that practically every suspension question has been beaten over the head multiple times but I just need some confirmation if you guys don't mind.
For the front end:
2 in" Loweing DJM Coils
Belltech Street Performance Shocks
Speedway Upper Control Arms (two right sides)
Proforged Tall Upper and Tall Lower Ball Joints
(eventually) Front 2wd Blazer Sway Bar (33mm) (Slightly worried about understeer?)
(eventually) Energy Suspension Polyurethane Sway Bar and End Link Bushings
and then if I need to, I'll either shorten the end links or buy shorter ones.
For the rear end:
3" Lowering Belltech Leaf Springs
Belltech Street Performance Shocks
Replacement Rubber Leaf Spring Bushings, might go polyurethane later but I'm gonna wait and see
(eventually) Belltech Rear Sway bar (or Xtreme or Blazer depending on classifieds/ebay/junkyard etc.)
(eventually) Lakewood Traction Bars or any other form of traction control (if necessary?) Calverts and Competition Engineering seem a little too expensive for what I'm looking for at the moment but if it comes down to it I'm willing to drop that money.
Wheels and Tires:
16x8 255.50.16 (still debating 235 or 255, I think the 255's would look and drive better though.)
I have absolutely no idea what brand to go for, need to research it more. Momo's caught my eyes though.
Alignment Specs
-1* Camber, +5.5* Caster, 1/16" Toe in (maybe -0.5* Camber? Not too sure, still need to research that as well, don't want to get ahead of myself.)
So that's what I have so far, let me know if it sounds right or if I have no idea what I'm doing. I went from not knowing a single thing about suspension mods (still don't know much) to having, what I feel, a decent/moderate set up in mind, thanks to this forum. I appreciate the time and if you're reading this, I've probably gotten some info from you at some point so thank you. If anyone has any recommendations or suggestions, please feel free. I'm still learning so anything is appreciated.
Thanks again guys.