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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 10:36 PM
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first b4 anyone comments i did try a search..lol....and i know i'll take some crap for this but....does anyone know a vender or sponsor that sells higher springs...i remember back in the days on my old 85 z i had some high lift springs .....i was looking for the adyustable perces like in the ground control kit which would be perfect but couldnt find them...i then tried weight jacks but they are on the top of the springs and difficult to impossible to adj....also tried air bags but they kept blowing up on nyc roads and didnt like the ride feel with them....i like the raked look (i guess its the redneck white trash in me...lol) plus i have a heavy system and 18" tires so the extra heighth both helps and is needed
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 10:05 AM
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Are you planning on entering a monster jam contest or something?
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 10:25 AM
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I've heard that Moog replacement springs sit higher than stock, but.....why?
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 11:33 AM
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like i stated i like the raked look.....when i say i have a heavy system,,,,i have 2 12" mtx 9500 dual coils in a subthump box and an amp rack with 3 amps and all in the back...its like pretty much having an adult riding around in the trunk so with factory springs i get an *** drag...my front sits just right but i like a lil space between the wheel and fender in the back so i want the back higher then the front is all
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 11:42 AM
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Ah, I see. Well, there's actually a thread (near this one, pretty new) about Strano rear air springs. Might be something to look into? That way you can control the height/rates depending on how you want it to sit. Otherwise, I'm not sure.

EDIT: Just saw you've tried airbags....maybe the Strano setup is a different design?
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 12:05 PM
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my car has eiabach springs in the rear with drag bags


before anyone asked its coming off the car in a few weeks... i bought the car with that setup.. looking for a lowering kit as we speak
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 12:45 PM
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For the rear, look for GM 5.5" pigtail springs. Dirt track shops have them.

They come is various free lengths and spring rates.

They typically run ~$50/spring
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