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Old 04-15-2017, 04:10 PM
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Need to get my car raised back up a bit to put on my LCAs. A guy has a set of DNA Motoring springs. My questions are:

Will these work on a 2000 Trans Am?
Will they be stockish height?
And how much are they worth?

I'll attach some pics but I don't know much about suspension and hope you knowledgeable gentleman can help. Thanks in advance, as always!







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Really weird springs.
1.5"-1.7" drop
450lbs/in front rate (most front lowering springs are 550+lbs)
250lbs/in rear rear (most are 150lbs/in - 200lbs/in)
So the fronts are overly soft and the rears are WAY stiff.
There are no aftermarket springs that are "close to stock", most are at least a 1" drop. If you want stock then just go back to stock.
What does ride height have to do with you putting on LCAs?
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From what i understand, a lowered car will give the incorrect angle without a relocation kit. I'd rather raise the car back up than install the relocation kit. Also, the current springs are cut stockers.
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I also get some pretty bad wheel hop. Which is an issue.
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Originally Posted by KonkeyDong
From what i understand, a lowered car will give the incorrect angle without a relocation kit. I'd rather raise the car back up than install the relocation kit. Also, the current springs are cut stockers.
The angle is not "incorrect" it has just been changed. What a "correct" angle is depends on what you want to do with the car. A "correct" angle for drag racing will be far from ideal for handling (will cause over steer).
Buying relocation brackets will be way cheaper and easier than buying new springs to raise the car and then having to get another front alignment done to correct for the height change.
Also it may not be due to angle, it could be tires, shocks, LCA bushings being shot or the torque arm bushing being shot.
If you like the springs or whatever setup you are on now then just try adding relocation brackets, you can remove them and sell them if they don't help.



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