I have a 1985 Z28 and I don't really want to lower my car, but I want to get new springs. Right now I can feel every bump in the road, replacing the struts helped alot..I know, I know I need to replace the shocks too, I just don't have time. When I find springs, I will also replace the shocks, LCA's, panhard rod, and get subframes and a STB.

I was just reading a post from Steve Spohn saying that you need LCA relocation brackets that weld in, that's another reason I don't want to lower, another is that I live on dirt/gravel roads, my mom has chrushed the JEEP twice because of big rocks. I have also heard of cooling problems and scraping.

I just want new springs that don't lower my car. Where can you get new springs that don't lower your car for a decent price anyway. All that I have EVER found is lowering springs.

Any help would be greatly appriciated.

Thanks,
Jesse

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85 Z28, 305 TPI A4
pretty stock with MSD and a few other toys
15.2@91mph
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Use stock 90 Iroc convertible springs if you want handling. 707lb/in that's what I run. In the rear I use 160lb/in springs from a citation. Yess they fit.

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84 Camaro ZZ4 with HOT cam. 1.88 60' (12.98 @ 105MPH E.T.)
Other Mods: You name it and I have probably changed it.

91 Firebird 5.0L TBI

ASE Certified Auto Tech
LIVE AND DIE BY THE ALMIGHTY BOWTIE!

 

do you get the springs from a dealer or what?

Thanks,
Jesse

 

Hi Mike.

What's the 3 letter code for those front springs?

 

I got them from CarQuest/Napa. Just ask to see their spring book and look at all the applications for Camaro's. Get the lb/in you want from there.

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84 Camaro ZZ4 with HOT cam. 1.88 60' (12.98 @ 105MPH E.T.)
Other Mods: You name it and I have probably changed it.

91 Firebird 5.0L TBI

ASE Certified Auto Tech
LIVE AND DIE BY THE ALMIGHTY BOWTIE!

 

Metco lower control arms come with the lowering bracket that bolt in , I have the Eibach pro kit it dropped the car about an inch , i didnt have anyproblems , and with my 17" wheels on there now the car went back up , but the wheels filled the wheel well which is what i really wanted anyways. so if you plan on going with 17" wheels get the eibach springs

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Pino
91'Formula
LB9 305 TPI 5-speed
WS6 17" wheels
Eibach Pro-Kit Springs
SLP exhuast
SLP Cold Air Induction
CatCo Hi Flo Cats
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Look no further.

Contact Global West. These guys make high quality $hit. You can order regular springs
from there and even specify how tight you want them.

Tommy

 

I was thinking, since IROC's had a .5 inch drop compared to Z28's could I get IROC springs and not have to worry about changing or modifying anything?

What type of spring rate would I look for anyway?