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I was wondering how much would it cost me, since i need suspension work it wouldnt hurt to upgrade to something better.
Springs and struts plus everything else i need(give me a list of things i need to do this). and is it possible to do it on a pre 98.
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Try brousing the classifieds. Lots of SVT suspension parts in there. I've been looking myself. The only parts I know are springs/struts and sway bar(Might be better of with Aussie bar). I'm sure someone else knows what I may have missed. edit: http://www.contour.org/classifieds/classifieds.cgi?t=1&c=5 I see two adds for all three parts. One add wants $150 for the springs/struts and $50 for the sway bar(60000miles) The other has no asking price but only has 20000milles on the set.
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im actually looking for a brand new price, i want everything new.
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If you are getting evrything new, get the BAT kit. Its just better than the stock SVT setup, with a mild (1.5 inch) drop.
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This might be a good question for Bill Jenkins parts guy.
Unless I'm mistaken the SVT uses the same springs as the SE sport, just that the struts are valved differently for the SVT.
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Springs
Struts
Rear sway bar
Front sway bar
For the cost of buying the parts new you could buy the BAT kit and a sway bar(rear). Also, there was a difference in the spring seat from 97 to 98 so since you'd be upgrading to the later style you'll need new strut mounts IIRC...front only I think.
That BAT kit is an advertised 1" drop not 1.5". However, when installed on my car(BAT sport springs) the drop was definately NOT 1" all around.
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You might also consider buying the ST200 struts from BAT...I understand they're valved simliar to the SVT and are relatively inexpensive.
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sq, was your drop more than an inch?
...and yes, I did SEARCH first before asking.
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keep in mind that install will be around $200-300
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It would be cheaper to go aftermarket than buy new SVT Stuff!
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Originally posted by 99badsvt:
keep in mind that install will be around $200-300 Installing a front sway bar will be more than $200-300 itself. The subframe must be dropped! The rear bar you can find at any salvage yard for $50 (95-97 SE or any SVT) - New for ~$100 The struts and springs will run you more than the BAT kit. So getting the BAT kit would be a no-brainer in my book.
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