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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 05:30 PM
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Would this work ok?

I need to raise my rear end a couple inches to keep my 10's from hitting fenders, would these be ok?

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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 05:38 PM
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Re: Would this work ok?

My personal oppinion is I wouldnt do it. Especially if your racing the car or going to be launching the car.
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 06:00 PM
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new springs would be be correct way to do this. Moog Iroc replacements will usually raise the rear of the car at least an inch
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 06:07 PM
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my problem is when i hit a bump or have someone sit in the back, the tires rub the fenders easy, I thought about getting air shocks till i read a thread on it and also the car is for mainly cruising.
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 08:14 PM
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Re: Would this work ok?

4th gen rubber isolators in the top will add 3/4 in from what I read.

Although more expensive than those solid spacers, air ride technoligies makes 'drag bags' - they are air bags that fit inside the coil spring - add pressure and the spring doesn't collapse as easily as quickly. But that would be adjustable - stop at air pump and add air, release when not needed. I'd make the 'friends' pay the $1 for the air if they wanted a ride
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 08:30 PM
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Re: Would this work ok?

Originally Posted by 1982Z28Camaro
my problem is when i hit a bump or have someone sit in the back, the tires rub the fenders easy, I thought about getting air shocks till i read a thread on it and also the car is for mainly cruising.
because your springs, and most likely your rear shock are shot. Fix the problem, dont band-aid it with worthless crap spacers.
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 03:27 PM
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Re: Would this work ok?

i guess since i have tall tires with wide wheels in the rear, I'm thinking of putting smaller tires on the rear and of course the front to match the height. right now I have 255/65/15 on and wondering if i should go with a 225/60/15 or a 215/60/15 in the rear to keep from hitting the fenders, i have 10 inch wheels in the rear. any thoughts what would work better?
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