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Old 10-20-2007, 01:56 PM
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I have an audio system setup and the rear of my car is sagging. When ever I load up the car with people it will drop a couple of inches. What would be the best setup to level off the car? The car is a 2002 Camaro SS all stock. I would like a performance setup. I was thinking about coil overs but not sure if they work in that way(to lift a car). I tought they were to lower a car instead. Another thing I was told were to use drag bags in the springs. What do you all think. Thanks
Old 10-20-2007, 10:08 PM
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drag bags would work the best i think. just dont overload the car, it's not built for hauling anything but ***.
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Originally Posted by Sunset'01Z
just dont overload the car, it's not built for hauling anything but ***.
Hahahahahaa

I second.
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You could use a spring with a stiffer progressive rate
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The only problem with spring in the market today is that they will usually drop the ride height from one inch or more. I am pretty sure with some trail and error I will find some springs for a different application that might level off the car but I don't want to go through the trouble. I really don't always load the car up with people. Do you all think the heater hose one the spring will work to level it off a bit? I also recall seeing on a search I did about spacers. I mean, that will level off the car for now but my concern was for those days I bring friends along for the ride.

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1LE springs have higher rates and no drop over stock springs. FYI heater hose is for rear only if you didn't know, and generally drops the car around 3/4". Make sure to get some good shocks too, that will dramatically improve ride and handling and help from bottoming out.


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