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Old May 8, 2013 | 08:33 AM
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Hello all. I have a 95 Trans Am. Suspension is all stock. I would like to replace my rear shocks. I never go to the track and just want shocks that will help me take off ramps faster. So far I am thinking about
Tokico Illumina. Also does anybody know if there are springs out there that are "stiffer" than stock but will lower ride height less than an inch. Thanks
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Old May 8, 2013 | 09:46 AM
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Do Tokico Illumina's exist for 4th gen Fbody's?
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Old May 8, 2013 | 03:38 PM
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According to the Interweb

http://www.gripmotorsports.com/tokic...-firebird-v6v8
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Old May 8, 2013 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Dante V
Also does anybody know if there are springs out there that are "stiffer" than stock but will lower ride height less than an inch. Thanks
This guy might have some for sale....

https://ls1tech.com/forums/suspensio...de-height.html

Sorry, I had to
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Your best bet on a budget would be Bilsteins, this topic comes up every few weeks, it seems.
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