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07-06-2009, 01:37 PM
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Spring advice Hey guys, i have a 1998 TransAm. Sees the track once or twice a year..mostly a daily driver. (has about 110,000 miles)
I have a set of KYB AGX shocks to install (all the way around). But have not gotten to it yet.
Just noticed today that i might have a shot spring in the back as well. So, looks like i may as well put in new springs at the same time. my budget right now is a little tight. So wondering if i should just do the rears? Or would you recommend all four?
I really do not want to lower the car much if at all either.
Advice?
I have a set of KYB AGX shocks to install (all the way around). But have not gotten to it yet.
Just noticed today that i might have a shot spring in the back as well. So, looks like i may as well put in new springs at the same time. my budget right now is a little tight. So wondering if i should just do the rears? Or would you recommend all four?
I really do not want to lower the car much if at all either.
Advice?
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07-07-2009, 10:06 AM
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07-08-2009, 01:55 AM
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Well....my car suddenly is sitting about 1 inch lower on the passenger side rear.
I have not really had a chance to get under it and see what it is, but a mechanic thought it might be the spring.
I have not really had a chance to get under it and see what it is, but a mechanic thought it might be the spring.
07-08-2009, 08:47 AM
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When you do your inspection see if the upper spring isolator is missing on that side. If you do decide top replace your springs we offer a set that lowers your car 1.25" and will work well with your KYB shocks. If you have any questions please give me a call.
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If you want to replace springs, but keep a stock ride height, I know of only 2 ways to do it.
1) Stock springs - go find a junkyard and it'll cost about $2.
2) Coilovers and weight jackers - haven't priced them lately, but you're looking at about $40 per rear weight jacker, $50 per front coilover kit, $50 per spring. So, that's about $400 or so. But, you'll have a 10x better handling car with those stiffer springs (whatever you choose). Plus, you'll be able to corner-weight the car and get it balanced well.
1) Stock springs - go find a junkyard and it'll cost about $2.
2) Coilovers and weight jackers - haven't priced them lately, but you're looking at about $40 per rear weight jacker, $50 per front coilover kit, $50 per spring. So, that's about $400 or so. But, you'll have a 10x better handling car with those stiffer springs (whatever you choose). Plus, you'll be able to corner-weight the car and get it balanced well.