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Tighten up the rear suspension ?

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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 04:43 PM
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Tighten up the rear suspension ?

I have a v6 firebird its a 84, iv got wide tires on the back that stick out past the wheel wells a bit, they rub when you turn a corner, id like to get the back end up a bit higher and stiffen the suspension up so it doesnt sway as much. Should i install an adjustable panhard bar like this one... http://cgi.ebay.ca/1982-2002-F-Body-...1%7C240%3A1318

Ws6 Swap bar? I dont think the car even has a rear sway bar.

What about lifting the rear end? Springs out of a v8? I heard wagon springs out of an old caprice but not willing to take the chance of waisting my money on something that doesnt fit.

PLEASE HELP !!!
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 05:34 PM
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Re: Tighten up the rear suspension ?

How wide are your tires back there?

- You can hammer out the fender lip

- if your tires aren't centered, and only rub one side, then you can get an adjustable panrod rod, and recenter it.

- of lift the rear end. I have no idea what springs are on there factory, but cc635's are the factory for the V8 cars, and with a rubber isolator, give a bit of room up there. It only rubs on my car if I speed over speed-bumps. Otherwise i'm good - with 275/60/R15s
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 05:42 PM
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Re: Tighten up the rear suspension ?

Are you lowered?

If you have NO swaybar....The first thing I'd do is get one. Then look into your shocks. Are they good or worn out?

If your rear end isn't centered are rubs mainly on one side, I'd look at getting an adjustable sway bar. Other suppliers have those, but that is the brand I went with. Link in my sig.
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 09:38 AM
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Re: Tighten up the rear suspension ?

Put a sway bar on. It will tame the back. Make sure it does not over power what is going on up front.
All the other comments are right on too. Chase 'em all down, and you will be smiling!
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