4th Gen Rear Springs swap
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Car: 1985 Z28 & 1997 Z28 SS SLP
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4th Gen Rear Springs swap
Hey Everyone, I have a set of rear springs from a 2000 SS Camaro 70K miles. Would it be of any benefit for ride quality in my 84 Z28? The 84 is stock height, has original springs, does not need shocks, has newer pan-hard bar/bushings. Or is it a waste of time. Trying to clear up space in my garage. The reason I have spare parts is due to having a 4th gen as well. Thanks
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Re: 4th Gen Rear Springs swap
Sometimes the tags are still on the springs. From that you may be able to find out the spring rate of each and then decide if it's worth it. They're not that difficult to swap so you could just try it too.
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From: Gresham Oregon
Car: 1985 Z28 & 1997 Z28 SS SLP
Engine: Sbc 305 TPI & LT1
Transmission: 700r4 and A4
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt Posi 323 & Posi 323
Re: 4th Gen Rear Springs swap
thanks, they should be about 110-114 pounds as per the LT1/LS1 site I found, I may just try them thanks again
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Re: 4th Gen Rear Springs swap
Probably not a net positive; but who knows. It only takes a matter of seconds to swap em out, probably less time than it took you to post that, so, ... yeah...
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