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Old Aug 23, 2015 | 07:57 PM
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rear shock help

whats up i have a 85 camaro it has dropzone lowering springs in rear dont no how low maybe 1.50 1.75 will stock shocks b ok just bought the car thanks
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Old Aug 24, 2015 | 09:25 AM
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Re: rear shock help

Stock shocks aren't the best even at stock height. Best bet is to get a shock designed for a lowered car.
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Old Aug 24, 2015 | 01:51 PM
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Re: rear shock help

Stock height to around -2" lowered 82-92 camaro the rear shocks would have
15 1/8" to 16 5/8" ride height
Compressed height 12.32"
Extended height 19.32"
for total of 7.0 shock stroke

For -2" to -3" lowered the rear shocks would be:
13 3/8" to 14 5/8" ride height
Compressed 11.04"
Extended 16.79"
Shock stroke of 5.75"

If you need anything we have shocks available in this range

Craig
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Old Aug 24, 2015 | 04:11 PM
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Re: rear shock help

Originally Posted by UMI Sales
Stock height to around -2" lowered 82-92 camaro the rear shocks would have
15 1/8" to 16 5/8" ride height
Compressed height 12.32"
Extended height 19.32"
for total of 7.0 shock stroke

For -2" to -3" lowered the rear shocks would be:
13 3/8" to 14 5/8" ride height
Compressed 11.04"
Extended 16.79"
Shock stroke of 5.75"

If you need anything we have shocks available in this range

Craig
Thanks craig
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