Lowering My 1986 Trans Am - Need Step-By-Step Instructions
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Car: 1986 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
Engine: 350 4bbl
Transmission: Stock Auto
Axle/Gears: Stock
Lowering My 1986 Trans Am - Need Step-By-Step Instructions
Hey could someone instruct me, step-by-step, or point me in the direction of a previous post, regarding how to properly lower my car?
It's a stock 1986 Trans Am with stock wheels and tires.
The lowering springs i purchased are these: http://www.summitrac...rts/SUM-720102/
And the panhard rod i purchased is this: http://www.summitrac...arts/HSS-1501R/
Based on the recommendations of myself and my fellow automotive enthusiasts, I am not switching the springs (I just changed them last year to OEM).
What else do I need (if I do need anything else) and how do I go about lowering?
Thanks!
It's a stock 1986 Trans Am with stock wheels and tires.
The lowering springs i purchased are these: http://www.summitrac...rts/SUM-720102/
And the panhard rod i purchased is this: http://www.summitrac...arts/HSS-1501R/
Based on the recommendations of myself and my fellow automotive enthusiasts, I am not switching the springs (I just changed them last year to OEM).
What else do I need (if I do need anything else) and how do I go about lowering?
Thanks!
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Re: Lowering My 1986 Trans Am - Need Step-By-Step Instructions
you post is a little confusing, you say you bought lowering springs, but then you say you are not changing the springs because you just changed them to OE.
What exactly are you doing?
What exactly are you doing?
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Re: Lowering My 1986 Trans Am - Need Step-By-Step Instructions
i just got what he's talking about, he just changed the springs last year, oem style. but now wants replace them with lowering springs.
read the sticky "lowering 101" at the top of this forum good stuff in there. if you have any question after that, we can help
read the sticky "lowering 101" at the top of this forum good stuff in there. if you have any question after that, we can help
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Car: 1986 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
Engine: 350 4bbl
Transmission: Stock Auto
Axle/Gears: Stock
Re: Lowering My 1986 Trans Am - Need Step-By-Step Instructions
sorry for the typo guys, i meant i replaced the shocks.
the springs are stock as far as i know, as is the rest of the suspension, but i'm replacing those with the aftermarket lowering springs
the springs are stock as far as i know, as is the rest of the suspension, but i'm replacing those with the aftermarket lowering springs
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Re: Lowering My 1986 Trans Am - Need Step-By-Step Instructions
How did the lowering job turn out. Got pics. Later.
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Re: Lowering My 1986 Trans Am - Need Step-By-Step Instructions
Try this link. It should help you out. Just scroll til you find what you need, should be in post #4-5 for the front and #7-8 for the rear. I really need to finish that up and post it here.
And don't forget to replace your shocks with the springs.
And don't forget to replace your shocks with the springs.
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