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Old 10-16-2009, 01:31 AM
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Hi all after I buy a top swap kit from morads i want to upgrade my suspension since the rear is shot i think (it makes a hammer to metal noise) I am a complete noob all i know is i think i dont have FE2 cause i dont have the air button in the trunk like SSEis i have a 2000 SLE. So what i wanna know is a list of parts to buy for my front and rear suspension i want it to handle very well. Any help is appreciated.
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you might still have the FE2 some of the 00+ SLE'* did. You will need to check your RPO codes to be sure

any 00+ Bonneville (FE2) or Aurora (FE3) suspension would fit
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Thx 1993 but I dont know if i wanna go the route of FE2 or FE3. Maybe it does have FE2 so all i have to do ids change the shot shocks? I want to know though performance parts i can change like sway bars, coils, etc things like that i wanna buy a complete set for the front and rear all swapped to better parts or are the OEM good enough?
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I kinda also would like to know about suspension i have a 1998 bonne SE and would like to know everything that PaladineSLE said? for my car
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Try looking at Auto Parts Fast at RockAuto and see what they have listed. Not sure what is available in performance suspension. We are talking about a 4000 pound car here. Toddster had changed his struts last year, he might be able to shed some light on this as well. I'm sure he will be on later on today.
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Thx danthurs lol youre like the dad of the forums or is it GXP venom? O.o lol
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Lol ill try to stay on my toes then he looks sleek in his photo like a smooth brotha Anyways for the site but like i said im a noob at this :/ for a 2000 sle what are the parts i need to buy for a good setup and i know shes heavy :/ poor bonny shes gonna go to the track and lose some weight hopefully. So what do i need i need a list if you can like "poly shocks, titanium coils, golden sway bars with the poodle embroidered" lol stuff like that any help is greatly appreciated
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Take a look in the performance area of the tech info. There'* several weight reduction tips, and some performance ideas. Most are for a supercharged engine, but you might find some useful information.
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yeah thats true on the performance there wouldn't be much out there for a 4000 pound car thats for sure. i have tried rock auto before so ill there again see what are nice apps for my to replace all my suspension and steering stuff(bushings etc) lol thanks danthurs

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