Springs- do they just get weak over time?
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From: Oakville, Ct
Car: 1991Firebird T/A
Engine: 350
Transmission: Modified Viper t-56
Axle/Gears: dana 44, 3.55
Springs- do they just get weak over time?
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My rear springs seem extremely soft. i have abig tme with bottoming out, although the ride hieght is stock, not low at all, and i seem to bottom out all the time. I have NEW shocks in the back. reason i ask is cuz i noticed where i bottomed out last- the lca mount on the drives side.. i have a set of ws6 springs inmy basement, and i eventiually plan on lowering the car, but what should i adress here? the springs gone soft, but not effecting ride hieght? doent make sense....
Steve
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My rear springs seem extremely soft. i have abig tme with bottoming out, although the ride hieght is stock, not low at all, and i seem to bottom out all the time. I have NEW shocks in the back. reason i ask is cuz i noticed where i bottomed out last- the lca mount on the drives side.. i have a set of ws6 springs inmy basement, and i eventiually plan on lowering the car, but what should i adress here? the springs gone soft, but not effecting ride hieght? doent make sense....
Steve
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88 Firebird Formula- deseased 2/9/99- 305 TPI, SLP 3 inch exhaust, SLP Intake runners, SLP cam, 3.45 BW disc brake posi, WS6, NOS, and all that good stuff, 13.~ sec 1/4 mile- hit by what else!?!? a FORD EXPLORER!!!!!!
86 Firebird, LG4, t-tops, slp 3 inch exhaust, catco cat, and a bunch of new/replaced stuff, open element, soon to come, 2 inch cowl hood, 3.42 posi disc rear from a 4th gen, and hopefully a 6 speed!
My Webpage- Battle of the birds, My own Thirdgen Page, still under construction, http://www.geocities.com/soares711/index.htm
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From: Oakville, Ct
Car: 1991Firebird T/A
Engine: 350
Transmission: Modified Viper t-56
Axle/Gears: dana 44, 3.55
new shocks in the back- are the springs just that soft?
it doesnt make sence to me either jester that the ride hieght would be fine, but yet it bottoms out a lot
Steve
it doesnt make sence to me either jester that the ride hieght would be fine, but yet it bottoms out a lot
Steve
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What brand of shock did you install in the rear? Is it pure hydraulic; or low gas or high gas pressure?
Do you have stock aluminum wheels, or big honkin' steel chromies with 275/50 meats on there adding unsprung weight?
Do you have 100 pounds of stereo gear in the hatch?
We need more info to help you out.
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Do you have stock aluminum wheels, or big honkin' steel chromies with 275/50 meats on there adding unsprung weight?
Do you have 100 pounds of stereo gear in the hatch?
We need more info to help you out.
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Southern California 3rd Generation F-Body Organization©
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From: Oakville, Ct
Car: 1991Firebird T/A
Engine: 350
Transmission: Modified Viper t-56
Axle/Gears: dana 44, 3.55
got a small 10 inch sub with a small amp, stock wheels and tires (235/60 r15) and gabriel Sport shocks(the stiffer ones) high gas i think.
Steve
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OK, it doesn't sound like you are carrying any real extra weight back there. Well, maybe new springs are worth a try. I do know however, since I had them myself, that Gabriel shocks/struts are on the soft side.
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