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Old 02-05-2008, 09:45 AM
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Old 02-05-2008, 10:04 AM
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It would handle fine. Not like a full set, and really not a lot of change but for the rear Cg being lower and the rear springs about 25% stiffer than most stock ones. It won't make the car dangerous or anything, frankly if you have decent shocks it'd be more about the looks.

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Just ordered them. Hope you still have some left!
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I got your order Michael.... I have one pair left.
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awesome.
So Sam, what is your general opinon towards Bilstein shocks? Thats what I have now with my pro-kit. The ride is... ok. handles nicely. I've just been thinking about POSSIBLY upgrading to konis sometime in the future and I dont want to feel like i'm wasting my time.
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I prefer the Koni's, but why don't we try the rear springs first and see what happens.
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All gone.... Last pair sold today. Full sets of springs expected in the next few weeks.
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got mine already! thats some fast shipping!
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Hey Michael, let's see some pics of before and after... eh?
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I definitely will post some.
I have a kind of amateur question though... How hard is it to change rear springs on our cars? do you need a spring compressor?
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Nope lower the rear slowly and the springs will come right out.
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Originally Posted by dave70
Nope lower the rear slowly and the springs will come right out.
so is there bolt/bracket holding them in there or something? if its really that simple, I may do it this weekend. weather permitting.
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Well I just tried to swap out the springs and failed. I cannot get the rear springs out. I had the rear suspension completely extended and could not get the springs off the perch. Guess I'll have to get them done by a shop.
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Originally Posted by michaelg589
Well I just tried to swap out the springs and failed. I cannot get the rear springs out. I had the rear suspension completely extended and could not get the springs off the perch. Guess I'll have to get them done by a shop.
Take shocks off the rear end.
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Just take the lower shock mount bolts off and disconnect the sway bar and lower the rear while the car is supported by the body with jack stands.
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I did it! lol. It only took me about 20 min. I will post some pictures soon.
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Sam you ever think about having some springs made for a thirdgen I have a 90 camaro also that im restoring and when the time comes ide like to ride on a strano/koni setup.
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Originally Posted by SpdFrk1990
Sam you ever think about having some springs made for a thirdgen I have a 90 camaro also that im restoring and when the time comes ide like to ride on a strano/koni setup.
Yup, I would buy some too.
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Honestly, no.... That market isn't very big, being the newest car is 15 years old now. And besides there are spring options around that I can help with already and work.
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