jt_2002_ta

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Just wondering if its ok to do the hose mod on the front springs

sjsingle1

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i dont think you have thought the whole concept of the heater hose mod through

pewter2002

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OP, the hose mod is for rear only. You need the upper rubber insulators to locate the front spring whereas with the rear springs, guys have lowered the rear by getting rid of the upper rubber isolators. To prevent metal to metal contact between the spring and the body, hd hose is threaded over the top coil or two.
If you want to lower the front, ideally lowering springs should do it. That being said, some have cut the stock springs to lower as well. Do a search as there are issues you need to be aware of before doing the latter...

sscamaroburn02

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yep can't do hose mod in front.

shepss217

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what the hell is a heater hose mod? never heard of this one

bene

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Heater hose mod is replacing the rear spring rubber isolators (.5"-.75" thick) with a heater hose inserted by 1 coil of the stock springs. You would have lowered the rear of the car by .5"-.75" in doing so.

shepss217

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o ok, makes sense, wonder why someone can't come up with a thin piece of polyurethane to have the same affect

Carlos01SS

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you know what, that's not a bad idea but I would have the slightest as to how to do that.

I still use the factory "doughnut" rubber isolators for the rear shocks, but I cheated cuz I bought the Ground Control Coilover setup where I can raise and lower all 4 corners...it was time consuming at the time but hey, once I set it up, I have the perfect ride height that I wanted AND still keep the rear isolators for added comfort and less chance of the springs making noises due to them inadvertently rubbing against the underside of the car.

shepss217

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yeah that would be my problem, i could see the heater hose wearing down after a while then having metal on metal contact

MRBIGGDADDYWIGGS

What I did on my 96 Z28 was to clamp one section of my rear springs with those clamps from the parts store that you can raise or lower you car springs with. it sat the rear down about 2 inches and made the car level, also closed up some of that wheel gap.

sscamaroburn02

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This doesn't sound safe. How is the ride quality with clamping down your springs??