Spring relocation
02-28-2004, 08:49 PM
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Spring relocation
I would like some suggestions on how to gain some extra space in the rear of my car to put an 11inch rim out back. With the spring being the main concern.
03-03-2004, 05:33 PM
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Car: 1985 Firebird
Engine: 327
Transmission: TH350
Move the springs inboard. Depending on what car you have, you may be able to get prefab mounts. You need to be skilled in welding and have the patience to study the geometry of the suspension components. Best bet is to get together with a good machinist.
03-03-2004, 06:26 PM
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Car: 87 Formula 350
Engine: LS1 in Progress
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.70 9 bolt
Originally posted by Lonestar
Move the springs inboard. Depending on what car you have, you may be able to get prefab mounts.
Move the springs inboard. Depending on what car you have, you may be able to get prefab mounts.
03-03-2004, 10:32 PM
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Car: 1985 Firebird
Engine: 327
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Check with Competition Engineering, they have quite a few. Problem is, coil springs are much more difficult to work with than leaf springs due to the control arms.
No kit makes it easy, you still need to know your geometry and dynamics and know how to weld. If you are off just a tad, that translates to a lot over the length of the car.
No kit makes it easy, you still need to know your geometry and dynamics and know how to weld. If you are off just a tad, that translates to a lot over the length of the car.
03-06-2004, 07:55 PM
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Car: 86 iroc, 87 iroc, 89 iroc, 89 formula, 84 supra, 85 trans am
Engine: t\a motor 355 lt1 intake, t56,the works, 89 roc 427 sbc tt project
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Axle/Gears: 9bolt 4:10 in the T/A
you can fit an 11" and bigger rim on 3rd gens with minor mods (rollinf the fenders and removing the inner lip on the back of the wheel well) and the correct backspacing.
good luck
anthony
good luck
anthony
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