87 4kq needs new suspension

["Craig Lebakken" <lebakken@cdicadwa.com>]

Mark Chang: I am the happy owner of an '86 4kq with the 2B coil over 
and the Koni yellows. Myself and a buddy changed over both of our 
4kq's about six months back. When I saw him grind off the spring 
supports off the strut tube, and being already concerned with what 
the 325 lb/in front springs were going to do to the ride, I thought 
"this ain't for me!!!" I had actually called 2B and asked what 
their return policy was. Fortunately, I decided to wait until my 
friends car was done. As one of the Bennett brothers assured me, this 
suspension set up is the way to go. I promptly installed my kit. The 
ride is noticably stiffer, but still very nice, though more attention 
is required for speed bumps and the like. A small price to pay, since 
the wallowing, and the roll has been eliminated. The adjustable 
height suspension lets the speed shop accurately adjust the weight to 
each wheel, as well as get your CG as low as possible. I have driven 
Boge, Bilstein, and Koni - and I'm sold on the Koni's. They might be 
a bit softer, but seem to be the best overall ride. If the springs 
are too stiff, they are easily and cheaply swapped for softer ones. 
If this becomes your race car, it is easy and cheap to put in stiffer 
ones. The set up we have is 325 lb/in F, 250 lb/in R. Absolutely 
transformed the car. I would not recommend anything else.

Hope this helps your decision.

Regards,

Craig Lebakken
1986 4kq