So this weekend im going to get the suspension freshened up a little bit. I have KYB SR1002 rear shocks, Moog K5341 shock mounts, Energy Suspension sway bar links 9.8120R for front and rear (per the search on the forum) all ready to go in. Anything else i should do while im in there? The Tie rods, Ball joints and the suspension all looked to be in good shape when i got it about 10K ago and i had new tires and alignment done shortly after purchase. I see there is a rear lower control arm bushing kit out there, i dont know if its common for thoes to fail, Any other suggestions?

Thanks,
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Shane "RedZMonte"
2004 Z16 Z06: Virgin
2000 SSEi: Kenwood DDX512, 3.25" MPS, ZZP DP, PLog, Puck Mount, NGK TR7's, DHP Tuned
1995 Monte Z34: T04e "60" turbo, 42.5# injectors, Borla Catback, OBDII swap, DHP Tuned, Much more...

well here is the progress. will be done soon.
Sway bar links Energy Suspension 9.8120R front and rear (front spacers shortend 3/8")
Front:


Rear:


KYB SR1002 vs Stock Shock:


upper shock mount easy to remove:


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Shane "RedZMonte"
2004 Z16 Z06: Virgin
2000 SSEi: Kenwood DDX512, 3.25" MPS, ZZP DP, PLog, Puck Mount, NGK TR7's, DHP Tuned
1995 Monte Z34: T04e "60" turbo, 42.5# injectors, Borla Catback, OBDII swap, DHP Tuned, Much more...

Just moving around the parking lot it already feel much firmer. i cant wait to get it out and drive it. might have to do the fronts now, if the rears are as firm as they feel initally the 145K mile fronts are need of attention.

KYB SR1002 installed:



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Shane "RedZMonte"
2004 Z16 Z06: Virgin
2000 SSEi: Kenwood DDX512, 3.25" MPS, ZZP DP, PLog, Puck Mount, NGK TR7's, DHP Tuned
1995 Monte Z34: T04e "60" turbo, 42.5# injectors, Borla Catback, OBDII swap, DHP Tuned, Much more...

definatly feels a bit more crisp. The KYB's are definatly much firmer then the stock (leaking) shocks. If your looking for a firmer feel, they kyb's definatly do the trick. id imagine the Monroe Air max shocks will be a bit softer, i think thoes are the ones i did no my moms Lesabre back a few years ago. These definatly give it that "PONTIAC" driving excitment feel they advertised when it was new lol. If your looking for the smooth buick ride, don't think these are the shocks for you. Hope this helps someones decission at some point.

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Shane "RedZMonte"
2004 Z16 Z06: Virgin
2000 SSEi: Kenwood DDX512, 3.25" MPS, ZZP DP, PLog, Puck Mount, NGK TR7's, DHP Tuned
1995 Monte Z34: T04e "60" turbo, 42.5# injectors, Borla Catback, OBDII swap, DHP Tuned, Much more...