Good rear coil springs
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Good rear coil springs
Im looking to replace the rear coil springs since my rear end is getting rebuilt looks the springs i have in now have been in since 1988 i was wonderig what are the best stock ride height springs. An also do i have to use the rubber spring pad or can i just put the new springs in with out it
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Re: Good rear coil springs
Can i just wrap heater hose through the coil spring an give it rubber support it will also lower the car a little bit
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Re: Good rear coil springs
Yea thats what meant just wrap it through the bottom coils where it meets the top of the frame rail, an the rear end mounts
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Re: Good rear coil springs
No, don't wrap it "through" anything. Wrap it around the wire the coil is made of.
Imagine it as being a coating. Slit it down one side or slide it over the end. (depending on what size of hose you use)
Imagine it as being a coating. Slit it down one side or slide it over the end. (depending on what size of hose you use)
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Car: 1988 Gta trans am
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Transmission: 98-02 t56 6 speed
Axle/Gears: Bw 9 bolt (3.70’s) pbr rotors
Re: Good rear coil springs
Ahhh alright i know what u mean now slit the hose then slide it over the bottom of the coils so its not metal on metal when installed in the car
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