Need info onsprings/shocks from a 4th gen!
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Need info onsprings/shocks from a 4th gen!
What is the spring rate/length of the '93-'02 V8 Fbody springs vs our V6 springs?
Will '93-02 V8 Fbody shocks/struts work on a '82-'92?
Will '93-02 V8 Fbody shocks/struts work on a '82-'92?
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No, the front 4th gen struts are a totally different design.
However, I belive the rear shocks are the same, it was dicussed several months ago by ked85
However, I belive the rear shocks are the same, it was dicussed several months ago by ked85
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How about the spring rate? I'm wondering if I can snag some takeoff V8 springs, slice 1/2 a coil, and be a happy camper... but I need to know the spring rates!
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Rear shocks are the same. Don 't know about the spring rates.
What are you looking for: Lowered ride, stiffer front end,...? I cut my spring to match the broken other side. for "lowered" spring, jsut buy the ones for a V6, manual w/o a/c.
What are you looking for: Lowered ride, stiffer front end,...? I cut my spring to match the broken other side. for "lowered" spring, jsut buy the ones for a V6, manual w/o a/c.
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Originally posted by Project: 85 2.8 bird
Rear shocks are the same. Don 't know about the spring rates.
What are you looking for: Lowered ride, stiffer front end,...? I cut my spring to match the broken other side. for "lowered" spring, jsut buy the ones for a V6, manual w/o a/c.
Rear shocks are the same. Don 't know about the spring rates.
What are you looking for: Lowered ride, stiffer front end,...? I cut my spring to match the broken other side. for "lowered" spring, jsut buy the ones for a V6, manual w/o a/c.
I may end up going Dropzones, since I can score those on Ebay for around $100. I think first should be some LCA's tho...
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Yep, 4th gens use an upper control arm, with a shock; and the spring is on the shock. The suspension/chassis/brakes forum would probably have more info on spring rates... or check out the v6 area (mostly 4th gens) at http://www.camaroz28.com
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Fronts won't work anyway... they went to coil-over shocks. Dang... ok, DZ's it is!
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