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Old 07-23-2012, 12:19 PM
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looking for a set of rear springs.. looking for stock ride hight.. all around good performance springs car is mainly street driven and would like to be able to hook on the drag strip. should make about 800rwhp with a d1sc..
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Did you check the used parts forum here?
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i need advice on what weight/length/brand
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Originally Posted by flewbyyou04r1
i need advice on what weight/length/brand
need more info.

is your car:
stock weight?
do you have a roll cage?
aftermarket suspension?
rear/front weight ratio split?
rear end and gear ratio?
transmission?
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Just use the stock springs with good shocks.
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is your car:
stock weight? YES
do you have a roll cage?NO
aftermarket suspension?YES, STRANGE S/A F.R ADJUSTABLE EVERYTHING IN REAR
rear/front weight ratio split?I DONT KNOW FACTORY SETTINGS BUT HAVE 2 12IN SUBS IN A BOX ALSO
rear end and gear ratio? 3:73
transmission?4L60E
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stock LS1 rear springs with the stock rubber mount should work fine in your application. the slightly bigger axle tubes should offset the extra weight of the subs in the back. should sit pretty close to stock. and stock rear springs work pretty good at the strip with the right suspension setup
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Originally Posted by trans_am7935
stock ls1 rear springs with the stock rubber mount should work fine in your application. The slightly bigger axle tubes should offset the extra weight of the subs in the back. Should sit pretty close to stock. And stock rear springs work pretty good at the strip with the right suspension setup
ill try it out! Thanks!
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LT1 springs are a little bit softer, but just by a little, if you wanted a little more squat
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I'll try with what I got and go from there.. Thanks for your input!
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Originally Posted by trans_am7935
LT1 springs are a little bit softer, but just by a little, if you wanted a little more squat
What do you mean by squat? On launch? That is not a desirable feature...
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If you need a set of stock rear springs, I have a set. Pm me if you want them.




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