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Bagging a 2GS: Must have supporting mods?

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AtlVIPStyleJanuary 7, 2013
#473266

Bagging a 2GS: Must have supporting mods?

I have finally saved up and acquired a coilover/bag system for my 2002 GS300. Needless to say I am super excited! But after reading ~~sperm~bomb~~'s post on shortened knuckles, it really made me think about what suspensions pieces I might need to support the new bag setup.

So, the question is: What suspension pieces are suggest and/or needed after being bagged?

This being said, here are some things to keep in mind. I have currently been riding on a coilover setup with no added suspension mods. I have also talked to other bagged GS owners in the Atlanta area that say no extra suspension pieces are needed, but I really want to get a big picture view and calculate the + and - or necessity of of further suspension modification.

I am admittedly new to the GS suspension geometry and am more use to the necessity of such things as camber kits and aftermarket control arms that are need by other types of vehicles.

Thanks for any and all help!
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I have finally saved up and acquired a coilover/bag system for my 2002 GS300. Needless to say I am super excited! But after reading [URL="http://www.vipstylecars.com/forums/member.php?24924-sperm-bomb"][B]~~sperm~bomb~~[/B][/URL]'s post on shortened knuckles, it really made me think about what suspensions pieces I might need to support the new bag setup.

So, the question is: What suspension pieces are suggest and/or needed after being bagged?

This being said, here are some things to keep in mind. I have currently been riding on a coilover setup with no added suspension mods. I have also talked to other bagged GS owners in the Atlanta area that say no extra suspension pieces are needed, but I really want to get a big picture view and calculate the + and - or necessity of of further suspension modification.

I am admittedly new to the GS suspension geometry and am more use to the necessity of such things as camber kits and aftermarket control arms that are need by other types of vehicles. 

Thanks for any and all help!
OGJanuary 7, 2013
#473305
geometry wise, depending on ride height, you may run out of toe adjustment and need more range via adjustables. likewise, your rear wheel may pull forward and cause clearance issues in the wheel well which is remedied with traction rods. bump steer tie rod ends will make driving more enjoyable. if your lbj haven't been replaced i would recommend it, because failure is too common on the 2gs.

clearance wise you'll probably run into fuca issues; which can be fixed with a hole, shortened knuckes, low profile ubj fuca, or a combination of these. rca/camber adapters will make the problem worse. i'm not sure about the wiring harness on 2gs, but it's usually a consideration and can be rerouted, repositioned, or tucked. you may experience rubbing in the rear wheel well also, which is usually a cut and patch deal (or a bfh if you dgaf).
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geometry wise, depending on ride height, you may run out of toe adjustment and need more range via adjustables. likewise, your rear wheel may pull forward and cause clearance issues in the wheel well which is remedied with traction rods. bump steer tie rod ends will make driving more enjoyable. if your lbj haven't been replaced i would recommend it, because failure is too common on the 2gs. 

clearance wise you'll probably run into fuca issues; which can be fixed with a hole, shortened knuckes, low profile ubj fuca, or a combination of these. rca/camber adapters will make the problem worse. i'm not sure about the wiring harness on 2gs, but it's usually a consideration and can be rerouted, repositioned, or tucked. you may experience rubbing in the rear wheel well also, which is usually a cut and patch deal (or a bfh if you dgaf).
AtlVIPStyleJanuary 7, 2013
#473372
Dear lord... there were enough acronyms in that post to make my brain hurt. haha but I think I firgured them all out haha. Thanks a bunch for the help OG. Though they may not be of the best quality or arent "JDM" but most of the suspension parts offered by Megan Racing for the GS will meet the requirements for much of what you are talking about correct?
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Dear lord... there were enough acronyms in that post to make my brain hurt. haha but I think I firgured them all out haha. Thanks a bunch for the help OG. Though they may not be of the best quality or arent "JDM" but most of the suspension parts offered by Megan Racing for the GS will meet the requirements for much of what you are talking about correct?
OGJanuary 8, 2013
#473636
ha ha. i guess it was a lot.
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ha ha. i guess it was a lot.