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just want the best factory springs i can get

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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 11:48 PM
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just want the best factory springs i can get

yea so i just want to get the best hardest riding factory springs i can get. i went to the parts store and they told me they only havesprings for either a v6 or v8, lol i figured there would be more to chose from. am i going to have to goto the dealership? if so is there any part#s you guys can give me. im just trying to save a buck, those eibach ones are 400 CAD there just springs cant they be cheaper.

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Old Aug 14, 2005 | 06:44 PM
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Have you looked on ebay? You can get springs much cheaper on there.
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Old Aug 14, 2005 | 08:36 PM
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ive never really trusted ebay. im rebuilding my camaro, not looking to spend alot of cash but would like to get the best the general offered
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 06:18 AM
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 09:58 PM
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This link will apply to you too.

http://www.show-n-go.net/gfiles/g_spring.html

Moog 5664s They may need to be cut for proper ride height. That would make them stiffer though, which you would like.
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 10:23 AM
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You guys seem to be dancing around the obvious...
I'm doing the same thing very soon, buying new springs that aren't meant to lower the car.... Very lonely market...

I think Moog is a good choice, but stick with ones meant for your car. I think RB posted a while ago about this, try a search, but essentially go to a parts store, and get them to find you springs for a '92 or so camaro Z-28. (the pinnacle of 3rd gen technology...).... with sport suspension, or WS-6, or something like that.

I tried checking Moog's website, maybe it's just me, but it's only about investing in the company, no product specs... I hate it.... anyway, let me know what you go with, i'll be buying some soon...
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 10:31 AM
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 10:47 AM
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bastard... How do you do it????

Well, thanks!

I looked up my car, '82, firebird (TA wasn't in the list), and it gave me the front springs, excluding trans-am.... Peachy, since they don't give the option of a TA....
Then a '92 Camaro Z-28, gave P/N 5662. Sounds good to me....
Do factory springs wear out? Should I upgrade mine anyway, or should I check if they're still good? (having WS-6 springs as it is...)

I'm asking these questions for you IROC not hijacking your thread of course....
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 11:35 AM
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bastard... How do you do it????
Just have to make sure you're looking at the right company's website.
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