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Old 08-24-2008, 10:56 PM
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I dont know what the problem is, but i just put new stock springs in and my system (i think) is the problem to me bottoming out. 2 MTX 9500's i think 85 lbs a piece, and a subthump t-top box. i bottom out bad with all that weight and i cant even have anyone ride in the back lol. i have 19'' rims also so they adds to it. i will be rolling the fenders but do i need new shocks or what ? anyone have 2 cents on this ?
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69z-28 put loweing springs in and has 2 15s in subthump box, its deff a heavy setup and was bottoming out bad and tearin up his tires on OEM C6 wheels, went back to stock springs and no issues. IMO ur dubs dont way 85 lbs a piece there just no way but i could be wrong
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what kind of wheels?
whats the offset??

The subs do not weight 85 lbs.
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Originally Posted by pentavolvo
69z-28 put loweing springs in and has 2 15s in subthump box, its deff a heavy setup and was bottoming out bad and tearin up his tires on OEM C6 wheels, went back to stock springs and no issues. IMO ur dubs dont way 85 lbs a piece there just no way but i could be wrong
promise ya.. i just looked it up to be sure , there like 70 lbs each... look it up MTX 9500.. there about 500 a pop, they dont mess around lol . i have 19x9.5 hp evos ... 3.5 inch lip.. it is tearing my tires up too..

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The 15 is 76lbs....so your 12 is a bit less than that....Its jst your offset and tires size. The only thing you can do is get super stiffl susp. stuff.
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The stock springs are 114 lbs./in. so it doesn't take a lot to compress them.
If you can find some 1le rear springs they have a noticeably higher spring rate; 130-180 lbs./in. Which IMO would help you out alot! Along with rolling the fender lips!




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