Raising the front suspension??
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Raising the front suspension??
I was curious if anyone has tried some rubber spacers between the lowering springs to raise the front up even a 1/2" to 1 inch is all I need. Really don't want to buy a different set.
Thanks guys
Thanks guys
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Car: 1967 Camaro, 91 z28
Engine: Lb9
Transmission: M20
Axle/Gears: J65 pbr on stock posi 10bolt
Re: Raising the front suspension??
Coil spring spacers seem like a dangerous idea. They would also hinder the way the spring works.
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From: Lincolnton, NC
Car: 88 IROC
Engine: 97 5.7 Vortec LT4 hotcam
Transmission: 700 r4
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Re: Raising the front suspension??
Didn't these cars come factory with a rubber spring pad?
If that pad is gone in your car, you could get a set of the factory spring pads and install them. Might give you that 1/2"
If that pad is gone in your car, you could get a set of the factory spring pads and install them. Might give you that 1/2"
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Mile High Country !!!
Car: 1967 Camaro, 91 z28
Engine: Lb9
Transmission: M20
Axle/Gears: J65 pbr on stock posi 10bolt
Re: Raising the front suspension??
Pad or spacer ?
https://m.ebay.com/itm/Rubber-Coil-S...-/231879393538
https://m.ebay.com/itm/Rubber-Coil-S...-/231879393538
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From: Fort Myers, FL
Car: 91 Firebird
Engine: 6.0
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Re: Raising the front suspension??
I've used a set of factory rear spring spacers to raise the front of 3rd gen before. The springs were cut stoopid short and I had the spacers sitting there. Seemed to ride/drive ok....
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Lincolnton, NC
Car: 88 IROC
Engine: 97 5.7 Vortec LT4 hotcam
Transmission: 700 r4
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Re: Raising the front suspension??
Pad or spacer ?
https://m.ebay.com/itm/Rubber-Coil-S...-/231879393538
https://m.ebay.com/itm/Rubber-Coil-S...-/231879393538
Also, as far as spacers go, they do make other types beside the ones you posted. http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Longac...xoCjnAQAvD_BwE
But they do change the spring rate.
Last edited by 3rdgenmaro; Sep 20, 2017 at 04:43 AM.