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    Rear suspension

    I have an 88 lx convertible with 5.0 5 speed,cam,70mm maf 65mm throttle body, pulleys, ram air, 2:73 posi rear, 225 60 15 tires, i wanted to put 3:73s in, but as it is right now accelerating in 1st and 2nd is useless cause it will not grip what reccomendations do you think i should do first? im on a budget so would better shocks or springs help? or should i just get aftermarket contron arms, i bought a set of 250 lb springs for the back off ebay, but they made the back squat too much, if so anybody have control arms for sale?

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    maybe you should get wider tires. Atleast start with that. Are you talking about not hooking at the track or on the street?

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    mainly the street, what do you think the biggest i could fit on a 15x7, anybody have tires for sale?

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    you got pony wheels?

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    they are csa aluminum 4 lug stars i also have a set of 10 hole stock ive been looging to get rid of if anybody is interested for cheap

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    put those 10 holes in teh classified for sale section.. I think the widest you can go on those is 235 it will help alil but not alot. IMO i would grab a set of wider wheels for the back and start out there. My buddy has a set of ponys that he grips well with and he runs a 12.9 at the track adn on the street he hooks up pretty good adn he runs a 235

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    i would start there.. You looking to make a go straight car? or a road course car?

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