After adding the big block and a full interior I've made the S-10 Blazer pretty freakin' portly. I'm adding some aluminum bits under the hood and doing a gut reduction, but I'm also thinking about rebuilding the 150,000+ mile front suspension and shaving a few pound while I'm at it.

For all of you hardcore "street" car guys...

What are you opinions on poly bushings vs. spherical rod ends for control arms? Will the ride quality be really shitty? Will one bind more than the other? Are the rod ends worth the extra $100?? Or would delrin be a better upgrade for $75? I'm still debating the upcharge for Chrome moly tubing.

What is the consensus on how much more beneficial removing unsprung weight is vs sprung weight? I've read anywhere from 2:1 all the way up to 8:1

Anyone have experience with QA1 Proma star 12 way single adjustable shocks?

Since I don't plan on ever "class" racing. What are the benefits to a coilover setup in the front, besides ride height adjustment?

What about the Torrington thrust washer/needle bearing kit for height adjustment? Is it worth the extra $$$$?

Yes I will still be using the cast iron 2" drop spindles and stock type cast iron brake rotors, but with SSBC aluminum 2 piston calipers. My old 60' style 15 x 3.5" slotted mags will be on there at least one more season if I spend the cash on this suspension rebuild.

Opinions???