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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 01:45 PM
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who makes spring spacers?

who makes spring spacers? I need some for the front of my iroc. I put in aftermarket springs and they are a little too low.
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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 03:19 PM
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You do not want to use spring spacers. They drastically changed the way the spring is supposed to work and are not good for the spring or handling. Which ones did you go with and why are they too low?
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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 06:36 PM
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see my other post on this board.
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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 09:48 AM
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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 09:56 AM
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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 10:36 AM
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did u put in new isolators? if not they should raise it up some.
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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 10:49 AM
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isolaters? you meam the rubber cup that goes on top? I can't remember how to post a pic.
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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 11:07 AM
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yeah the rubber things on top.
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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 12:48 PM
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Well , I used the old ones that were not in bad shape. How do I post a pic? I forget
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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 02:55 PM
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o-k I emailed car craft about the article and the author emailed me back. Global west makes them. they are not on their website and no one answers the phone. anyone know who carries global west stuff?
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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 03:03 PM
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ThunderRacing, one of the board sponsors, carries Global.

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