i want to be able to take turns going faster then 5mph...

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  1. Wesley

    Wesley Member

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    okay my suspension is wayyyyy too soft im sick of it :mad: i was wondering what all i need to stiffen it up so corners arent like i have hydro's thanks.
     
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    A front and rear sway bar upgrade would be a huge help.
     
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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    Stiffen the chassis...Stiffen the suspension...Improve the front suspensions geometry...Definitely add swaybars...Wide/sticky tires...The list goes on...
     
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    Add sub-frame connectors. Stiffen the chassis so it doesn't flop all over the place.
     
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    RMiller My name is Rick

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    Money and lots of it!:biglaugh:
     
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    New springs will do wonders
     
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    Bryant forgot more than learned

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    as said, sway bars. also some quality shocks.
     
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    lol dam okay this things going to be the joke of all my friends we played this song and pulled up to school doing exactly what it said anyways maybe i'll wait and look into this more later on when i have a real job with real $
     
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  9. Joe Dirt

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    heavy springs,shelby drop, sway bar wide tires does wonders
     
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