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Old Dec 11, 2014 | 03:17 PM
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Ok, my 1996 Trans Am sags in the back. Is there anyway to alleviate this problem? I dont know if its springs or shocks, but it definitely sits lower in the back. Any fixes? Other than stop doing burnouts and killing mustangs? Btw, I haven't had time to look through the forum in a while, so if this has been discussed, please leave a link...
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Old Dec 11, 2014 | 03:36 PM
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What kind of springs are you running? (and are they heater hose modded?)
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Old Dec 11, 2014 | 07:52 PM
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Stock suspension will do that. The front springs don't sag as easily over time and leave you with uneven wheel gap. You can try to source new springs or drop the front a little. I had BMRs up front and hose modded stock springs out back to even out the rake a little. Looked pretty nice and handled well.
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Old Dec 11, 2014 | 08:28 PM
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Shocks only dampen, springs control height fyi.
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Old Dec 11, 2014 | 11:42 PM
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Thanks guys. Gonna research heater hose mods and look for new rear springs.
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Old Dec 12, 2014 | 12:39 AM
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$50 for a set of delco professional rear springs on amazon (free shipping too!) I just did the suspension on my car a couple months ago using a full set of the delcos, the stock ones were definitely pretty saggy. The delcos with the heater hose mod give a nice stance. Could be lower, but then you're getting into much more expensive springs
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