[Blackbird_Pilot]

I need everyones opinion. Should I spend the $175 on a rear disc brake upgrade or use that $175 plus extra for a suspension upgrade? What should come first.
Thanks
BP

 

[Angry]

Errr...what year? If its an 88, I'd to the rear disk upgrade, so you can have 89-91 style LCA's....Then do a suspension upgrade.

Thats just me though.

 

[cbp_crx]

Yeah, I agree, if it is an 88, then you may as well do the brake upgrade, but if it is 89-91, I would rather have the suspension.

 

[SETI20]

I concur.

 

[Blackbird_Pilot]

Its an 89 DX sorry.

 

[downest]

Suspension, rear discs are more of a cosmetic upgrade (and easier to work on). You'll notice the suspension... but for that price you'll probably only be getting springs, if you buy new at least.

 

[cbp_crx]

Yeah, with an 89dx, I would personally rather have the suspension.

 

[Blackbird_Pilot]

Suspension, rear discs are more of a cosmetic upgrade (and easier to work on). You'll notice the suspension... but for that price you'll probably only be getting springs, if you buy new at least.

Well I can get the disc upgrade for 175 shipped. But I was planning on getting a half way decent suspension setup. So I would have to save up to 450 or 500 I think. Good pads in the drums will do me fine wont they? Maybe after I do my engine swap I might look into the disc swap just for that extra stopping power.

 

[Angry]

If your willing to work on drums, by all means go for the suspension upgrade. You have an 89 DX, so thats fine. Alot of people just dont like fiddling with drums, like me lol, I hate them.

If you get new springs, I'd also suggest getting new struts.

 

[Blackbird_Pilot]

If your willing to work on drums, by all means go for the suspension upgrade. You have an 89 DX, so thats fine. Alot of people just dont like fiddling with drums, like me lol, I hate them.

If you get new springs, I'd also suggest getting new struts.

I think I'm going to start with the brakes. Eventually I'm going to swap, so might as well do it know when I have a good line on the parts. If they are as much of a pain as my truck drums then it will be a good swap!
THanks for the help!
BP

 

[Krix]

is there a reason why the 88 suspension seems to get no love? Other than the fact that its differerent the 88-91.

 

[jfrolang]

is there a reason why the 88 suspension seems to get no love? Other than the fact that its differerent the 88-91.

The biggest complaint that I've seen is it's harder to get rear shocks that fit.

 

[Krix]

i thought the itr shocks worked.

 

[jfrolang]

I think they do too, I'm just saying I've seen people complain about shock availability for the 88 rears. The 88 LCA is lighter too, so I don't really understand why anyone would want to switch.

 

[Krix]

ive just been more curious about it since I bought my 88. i dont like drum brakes for the fact I hate working on them but I want to leave the car stock.

 

[HRX22]

Save up and get both! 100% of the time I'm at the gym with my buds working out and they always wanna do one or the other and knowing me, I'll make them suffer and do both. LIke I tell them, get both! :lol:

 

[Its me DUB]

Suspension first. Those disc brakes aren't going to help you stop anymore than the drums.

 

[jmart]

You'll want to do the brakes at some point anyway, and its what you have money for right now.
I'd spring for the brakes. Its a good project, and it'll familiarize you with the ins and outs of your rear suspension.
If you're goign to have this crx for a long time, then there'll be ample opportunity to do the suspension after a while.

 

[Blackbird_Pilot]

You'll want to do the brakes at some point anyway, and its what you have money for right now.
I'd spring for the brakes. Its a good project, and it'll familiarize you with the ins and outs of your rear suspension.
If you're goign to have this crx for a long time, then there'll be ample opportunity to do the suspension after a while.

My thoughts exactly! I have the money for the brakes now, I'll save more (tax return) and get the suspension I want/need. The crx is going to be with us for some time so I have ample time to save up. Plus, like you said, this will familiarize me with the rear end. :lol: I'll post pics as it goes.
BP