Springs for back end to raise it up?
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From: Bethel Park pa
Car: 1984 Chevy Camaro
Engine: 305
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 7.5in 10 bolt with 3.08
Springs for back end to raise it up?
Ok before u say get oem replacements and that will stop it from sagging, I already did. Néw shocks as well.
My question is are there springs from a different car that are taller and will raise the back End up a little? I don't want to use air shocks cause it will probably punch a hole thru the thin sheet metal.
So yea any suggestions?
My question is are there springs from a different car that are taller and will raise the back End up a little? I don't want to use air shocks cause it will probably punch a hole thru the thin sheet metal.
So yea any suggestions?
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From: Pittsburgh PA
Car: 89 Iroc-z
Engine: 555 BBC Turbo
Transmission: TH400
Axle/Gears: MWC 9” 3.00
Re: Springs for back end to raise it up?
How low is it sitting? Do you still have the isolators installed which give it an inch or so extra height
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From: Bethlehem, CT
Car: 1983 Firebird SE
Engine: C5 LS1
Transmission: 6 speed
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Re: Springs for back end to raise it up?
1) See if you can find some thick spring isolators (they were all over the place for sale 10 and more years ago). That should be good for an inch.
2) Think about reinforcing the rear shock mounts. Putting some plate on there should do it.
Good Luck.
2) Think about reinforcing the rear shock mounts. Putting some plate on there should do it.
Good Luck.
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From: Evansville, IN
Car: 1984 Trans Am WS6
Engine: LG4
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.23 LSD
Re: Springs for back end to raise it up?
^That. Or you can always try the Allstar weight jacks.
http://pitstopusa.com/i-5066715-alls...uster-nut.html
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From: Il
Car: 1989-92 FORMULA350 305 92 Hawkclone
Engine: 4++,350 & 305 CIs
Transmission: 700R4 4800 vig 18th700R4 t56 ZF6 T5
Axle/Gears: 3.70 9"ford alum chunk,dana44,9bolt
Re: Springs for back end to raise it up?
You follow the instructions or you can use google.
Its really simple.
Its really simple.
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From: Northern Utah
Car: seeking '90.5-'92 'bird hardtop
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Re: Springs for back end to raise it up?
There are actually 2 different specs for replacement rear springs. If you didn't get the Cargo Coils, then sell yours and upgrade.
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From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: Springs for back end to raise it up?
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From: Montreal, Canada
Car: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z28
Engine: TPI 310ci (LB9)
Transmission: Custom Rebuilt 700R4 - 2600 Stall
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt, 3.73 Eaton Limited-Slip
Re: Springs for back end to raise it up?
I can attest to this.. Raised mine to 29" from ground-to-center-of-fender height on the rear with MOOG 5665 and 4th gen isolators.
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