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Old Feb 13, 2005 | 10:48 PM
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Raise The Rear

Does anyone have any ideas on how i can raise my rear end on my 86 trans am to give it an "oldschool" look. like jacked p in the rear any info is much appreciated.
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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 12:19 AM
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If you want to do it the oldschool way, use airbags. It just doesn't look right on a thirdgen though
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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 08:37 AM
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Don't forget the mudflaps with the chrome nake chic on them, the rear window louvers, and a 10 ft long CB antenna to complete the look.

If you're going to do it, go all the way!
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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 08:39 AM
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Also, dont forget to add the 1" true duEl exhaust on it so when it runs 17.85 @ 81mph in the 1/4 at least it will SOUND fast.

Oh yeah, and a hood scoop for it.
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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 09:17 AM
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Dude, if you do that you're going to need a 3/4 race cam to back up that look.
To to lift up the rear, the easiest way is to cut some 2x4s on block and place them in between the spring coils.
Now you'll be jacked up like a motha!

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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 09:40 AM
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old school method fro all your youngsters that missed it when it was the thing to do would be to use air shocks, not air bags, along with a set of slapper bars.
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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 09:47 AM
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Also if yo do this you need to get one of those Hats with the built in MUL_LETT(apararently a banned word)..Thats a must...

Also dont add normal dual 1" exhaust... Instead you need dual 1" sidepipes...

finally to complete the look I suggest stopping by the local carry-out and picking up some Skoal and some PRB..
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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 10:44 AM
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since everybody else is being so helpful. the easiet way would be go the gm dealer, and ask for spring isolators, make sure theyre for 93+, then just lower the rear, pop the old ones out, put the new ones in. should raise about an inch if thats what you want to do
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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 01:22 PM
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Grab a pair of Hypercoil single-pigtail springs, 275# 12" free height should do the trick.

http://www.daymotorsports.com/product/1058/v/43/



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