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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 01:47 PM
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From: llandudno north wales,uk
Car: 89 trans am gta
Engine: 5.7
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Axle/Gears: 9 bolt
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hi all im after soom imput on after market shocks and springs i dont want to lower the car but would like a much firmer ride my cars a gta 89 i have a buget of about 400 dollas with shipping any imfo would be great thanks
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 06:37 AM
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Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
I'd think the ride of a GTA would already be firm. Perhaps you simply need replacement springs.

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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 09:04 AM
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From: llandudno north wales,uk
Car: 89 trans am gta
Engine: 5.7
Transmission: auto
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt
i do need springs i thought i might as well replace shocks at same time but this is my first american car i have no idea of what the ride was when new but its more like a boat,front air dam is always hitting the ground when driveing over speed humps pot holes
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by monoply6
front air dam is always hitting the ground when driveing over speed humps pot holes
Even with new springs/shocks, you'll probably still experience that lovely part of owning a thirdgen.

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