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Old 08-25-2016, 07:25 PM
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I just got my first new trans am 2002 and the front springs were cut to lower the front end. I want to replace them with low mileage springs or new springs at stock height or a little lower ride height. Thanks
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Yes, They are the same.........
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So you are not sure weather you want lowering springs or stock ones?
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I will be changing out the shocks to bilsteins. Not sure how much the spring was cut off but when I run over a pebble the car hits bottom. I want my car to sit up higher then the 25 1/4 in with ws6 wheels and tires that are stock.
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Even a good lowering spring should sit higher than where you are at now
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I'm lowered on coilovers and set mine to a full inch higher than you. BMR or strano springs would bring you up for sure. Also Moog makes a OEM style replacement that would be good. Bilsteins aren't the "best" shock for a lowered car, but I think the str's are on backorder.
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I used the BMR springs on my car and the ride height is perfect. Dropped 1 5/8" all around.
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Originally Posted by farmington
I used the BMR springs on my car and the ride height is perfect. Dropped 1 5/8" all around.
Im curious, do you know your front and rear measurements from the ground to the fender. I just did BMR springs and am curious what others got from it
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All 4 are 26.25 at the highest fender opening
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Originally Posted by farmington
All 4 are 26.25 at the highest fender opening
Gotcha. Mine is about 26.5" all around
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Mine is 25.5 Front and 26.5 rear. Thats why I want to change out my springs and shocks.



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