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Old 09-19-2017, 12:33 PM
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Raising the front suspension??
I was curious if anyone has tried some rubber spacers between the lowering springs to raise the front up even a 1/2" to 1 inch is all I need. Really don't want to buy a different set.

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Old 09-19-2017, 01:27 PM
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Re: Raising the front suspension??
Coil spring spacers seem like a dangerous idea. They would also hinder the way the spring works.
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Old 09-19-2017, 01:40 PM
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Re: Raising the front suspension??
Didn't these cars come factory with a rubber spring pad?

If that pad is gone in your car, you could get a set of the factory spring pads and install them. Might give you that 1/2"
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Pad or spacer ?
https://m.ebay.com/itm/Rubber-Coil-S...-/231879393538
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Re: Raising the front suspension??
I've used a set of factory rear spring spacers to raise the front of 3rd gen before. The springs were cut stoopid short and I had the spacers sitting there. Seemed to ride/drive ok....
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Re: Raising the front suspension??
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Im talking about the factory pad. If it has been removed, then replacing it might get the wanted 1/2".

Also, as far as spacers go, they do make other types beside the ones you posted. http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Longac...xoCjnAQAvD_BwE

But they do change the spring rate.
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