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Old Feb 27, 2004 | 02:34 AM
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rear is too low

My cars stance does not look right, back end looks too low and I want to raise it, so I did a search on air shocks and found out they are bad because they blow out the mounts. So I need to know what I have to do to get my back end to sit higher.

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Old Feb 27, 2004 | 02:59 AM
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get new springs
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Old Feb 27, 2004 | 10:10 AM
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Your springs are shot and time for replacement. With stock wheels and tires you should have 2"+ of fender gap with tstock springs.
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Old Feb 27, 2004 | 12:01 PM
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Is there any springs that would be higher than the stock height? I have dual exhaust and I plan on getting bigger tires so I think it'd be good to have it a little bit higher
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Old Feb 27, 2004 | 12:18 PM
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What size tires do you have on there right now? You might actually gain the height you need just by swapping to a taller tire. Also, have you thought about lowering the front of the car like an inch or 2?
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Old Feb 27, 2004 | 12:28 PM
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and I dont really want to lower to front because my exhaust would probably scrape. I just need to know if there is a heavier aftermarket spring. I was looking through a Jegs magazine and found these bags that adjust ride height and they're only $60. Anyone ever try these?
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Old Feb 27, 2004 | 01:40 PM
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Originally posted by 1986camarojoe
235/60/15
and I dont really want to lower to front because my exhaust would probably scrape. I just need to know if there is a heavier aftermarket spring. I was looking through a Jegs magazine and found these bags that adjust ride height and they're only $60. Anyone ever try these?
You should have more than enough ground celarance with stock springs and your exahust. I have a full 3" with the sportline springs and I rarely hit anything. There are a couple guys running long tubes that are close but get away with it. Your car will look funny with taller springs.
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Old Feb 27, 2004 | 02:36 PM
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Would I just be able to get new springs at Advance or would I have to order something? Also, I do have longtubes and my mufflers are like right under the seats.
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Old Feb 27, 2004 | 03:47 PM
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Originally posted by 1986camarojoe
Would I just be able to get new springs at Advance or would I have to order something? Also, I do have longtubes and my mufflers are like right under the seats.
You have a couple of options. You could go to a yard and pick some up off of a low mileage car. You could also roder brand new OE replacements from GM.

www.gmpartsdirect.com
www.yearone.com
You could also get factory ones from the site sponser up top.

If you want to go the aftermarket route you can check out the site sponsers at the top of your page or flip through summit or jegs.
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Old Feb 27, 2004 | 05:35 PM
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Just got back from Advance, I ordered the new springs it was like $50 he said theyd be in tomorrow. Thanks for the info shiftycapone.
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