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Old Sep 15, 2014 | 08:04 PM
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Any suggestions on how to gain a little ground clearance? I know it probably sounds crazy lol but Can i do anything to the suspension that will help get the car to sit even an inch higher will help??? Im looking into getting different rims and tires as well to see if that helps enough! Running 275/40/17's all the way around right now! thanks
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front ? rear ? overall ?
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Originally Posted by FirstYrLS1Z
front ? rear ? overall ?
Front is main concern
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Old Sep 16, 2014 | 08:23 AM
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Best option for you is to get into an adjustable set of coil-overs. You will benefit from adjustable shock valving and adjustable ride height. Best bang for the buck is the Viking brand shocks, we sell a ton of these and have had no issues at all. They come with 19 position external valving and a great 2 year warranty. Give us a call... we have the guaranteed lowest prices and best tech help you will find!
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Originally Posted by ls1charged
Front is main concern
We actually have aluminum shock spacers that allow you to raise the front easily and affordably. Here is a link to the shock spacers off our website:

http://bmrsuspension.com/index.cfm?p...&productid=506

BMR shock spacers (SA002)

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Originally Posted by BMR Sales2
We actually have aluminum shock spacers that allow you to raise the front easily and affordably. Here is a link to the shock spacers off our website:

http://bmrsuspension.com/index.cfm?p...&productid=506

BMR shock spacers (SA002)
How much higher would it make it?
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Originally Posted by ls1charged
How much higher would it make it?
Each spacer will raise the car right around 1/2" and you can safely stack two of them. You will just need to make sure you get the correct length Grade 8 hardware to bolt the shocks back down the lower a-arm with the spacers.
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Different springs are an option lol.
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Originally Posted by BMR Sales2
We actually have aluminum shock spacers that allow you to raise the front easily and affordably. Here is a link to the shock spacers off our website:

http://bmrsuspension.com/index.cfm?p...&productid=506

BMR shock spacers (SA002)

I needed a little more clearance and went with these in the front. Simple, cost effective solution. Be mindful of getting the right hardware if you stack a pair of them on top of each other.

Went with a 1" coil spacer in the rear....another simple, cheap fix. LMK if you need a link to those.
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Anybody know what size bolt that is? Is it a M12x1.75"... So I would need a M12x2.75" at least?
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layout catalog shows M10x1.50x75(3"). 10.9 grade.
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