Suspension Installing B12 Pro kit need recommendations

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Old 04-08-2021 | 03:51 AM
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Installing B12 Pro kit need recommendations

Hi,

I've purchased a B12 Pro kit and wanted to know what else I should replace at the time related to suspension.
Do I need bump stops?
How about end links?

I'm running FIREHAWK INDY 500 - 225/50R18

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Old 04-18-2021 | 01:10 AM
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I asked a similar question here.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...in-shocks.html
installing this week so I’ll update the post with my findings.
 
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Old 04-19-2021 | 01:01 PM
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Good kit and helps if you get a bad bolt and it knocks out some future issues. Thats the simple kit. You can go higher with more parts. Most people will do the simple unless you have a a boat load of miles or you like in a salt climate like we do in ohio and everything rust like crazy/

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Old 04-19-2021 | 01:51 PM
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Bro thats a lot of gear to replace and not cheap.

We'll see how it goes:

- End Links front and back
- Front strut mounts plus damping washer
- front and rear sway bar bushings
- Performance Polyurethane Rear Shock Top Bushing Set
 
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Old 06-15-2021 | 02:15 PM
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Video of car before install, video to follow next week after install.

Installing this week,

- Bilstein B12 Pro Kit
- Front and rear control arm polyurethane bushings
- Front and rear sway bar polyurethane bushings
- Front and rear adjustable sway bar end links
- Rear camber links
- Rear top bump stops polyurethane
- Front strut mounts and damper washer
- Spring pads top/bottom front and rear
- Stainless steel brake lines









 
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Old 06-30-2021 | 04:58 PM
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Suspension is on, going for an alignment tomorrow.
Having the two undercarriage stiffening braces installed also.
The two most front items Ultra Racing offers.

After install video to follow in the next week. With my observations. But so far, amazing, absolutely the best upgrade so far.


 
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Old 07-26-2021 | 09:52 PM
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Been a few weeks, super busy and haven't had a reason to wash it. More details to come with a quick video and photos.

 
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Old 07-27-2021 | 03:36 AM
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Been a few weeks, super busy and haven't had a reason to wash it. More details to come with a quick video and photos.

The Countryman looks great with a little bit of lowering. Nice job!
 
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