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Old 07-16-2006, 05:34 PM
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Shane,
The overlayed bumpsteer graph is telling. You gotta do a graph that overlays the camber curve using all stock parts against the camber curve for GW/ATS combo. Then people will really see the benefits of the swap.

In the end, there is room for everyone. A stock clip with upgraded parts improves handling but has some limitations as well.
UPGRADED STOCK CLIP:
-Excellent Handling
-More Affordable Alternative (about $3K if you go to town, but keep coil springs and separate shocks)
Stock Clip Limitations:
-40 year old stamp & weld, rear steer clip.
-No place to properly mount a rack so you're stuck with a pitman arm, idler arm, and center link, etc.
-More limited wheel & tire sizes
-Coil over conversion (unnecessary in my opinion) brings price much closer to DSE.

DSE CLIP
-Excellent Handling
-Brand new frame (Study the stamped crossmember and reinforced UCA mounts/spring buckets to fully appreciate the benefits of the bare frame.
-Properly Rack & Pinion steering
-Room for big tires without sacrificing steering angle.
-Matched shocks and springs
DSE Clip Limitations:
-Twice the price of an upgraded stock clip. More if you stick with stock A-arms (but stock sux).
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