Not all suspension parts are created equal — especially when you're building for more than just looks.
Whether you're going sideways in a drift car, attacking corners on a time attack lap, or just trying to enjoy a street setup that doesn’t suck — this guide breaks down the suspension parts that matter most, and how SLR builds them for real performance.
The Foundation: What Suspension Actually Does
Your suspension system controls three key things:
- Ride quality – How smooth the car feels over bumps
- Handling – How the car responds to steering and body movement
- Tire contact – Keeping rubber planted during turns, braking, and acceleration
Upgrade the right parts, and you unlock faster transitions, sharper feedback, and actual control over alignment geometry.
Core Suspension Parts Explained
- Control Arms – Set camber, caster, and track width. We build adjustable arms used by top drifters and racers.
- Camber Kits – Allow for camber correction or fine-tuning. Ideal for lowered cars and race alignment.
- Coilovers – Replace stock shocks + springs with fully adjustable dampers. See our Drift Spec Coilovers.
- Tie Rods – Affect steering angle, Ackermann, and toe. Check our high-angle tie rod kits.
- Sway Bars & Links – Reduce body roll, increase transitional stiffness. Adjustable bars allow tuning across grip levels.
- Bushings – Remove OEM slop. Use poly or solid for better feedback and durability.
Which Suspension Parts Should You Upgrade First?
For Drift:
- Angle kit + tie rods
- Drift-valved coilovers
- Solid bushings + rear control arms
For Track:
- Sway bars and camber kits
- Stiff coilovers
- Adjustable control arms for alignment
For Street:
- Street-tuned coilovers
- Poly bushings to reduce float
- Camber kit to save tires on lowered cars
SLR Suspension: Built to Survive Abuse
We design every suspension part for real-world motorsport. Whether it’s Chelsea Denofa’s E46 or your backyard build, SLR delivers the kind of strength and precision most brands can’t touch.
From chromoly arms to billet brackets and high-clearance geometry, our parts are made to perform. Not just sit pretty at a car show.
