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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 11:52 AM
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Car: 1988 Camaro
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bottoming out

so my car bottoms out in the back from time to time, is this just cause the shocks need replaced or could it be weak rear springs. I have had many other 3rd gens and never had this problem so.....
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 01:04 PM
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its springs, just replace them and check all the bushings while your at it.
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 04:09 PM
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its just a six should i just get stock replacement jobs from a perts store or....
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 07:13 PM
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Too much travel causing you to bottom out is usually the result of worn dampeners, so in this case the rear shocks. Its also possible its the spring, but only if its an aftermarket spring that has a low ride height and rates that are too soft for the resulting ride height.
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Old Oct 14, 2005 | 02:11 AM
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Originally posted by CrazyHawaiian
Too much travel causing you to bottom out is usually the result of worn dampeners, so in this case the rear shocks. Its also possible its the spring, but only if its an aftermarket spring that has a low ride height and rates that are too soft for the resulting ride height.
looks like most everything is stock and its only a 6 so i doubt the previous owner would spent to much time on suspension mods. I will go with the shocks first, replacement springs for it are only like 50 bucks so maybe i should replace them anyway. Thanks for the help guys
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