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Old Aug 3, 2003 | 06:25 PM
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Totally worth it! I just wrapped a thick rubber hose around the top coil and bam the rear sits just right. I compared with my car (which doesn't have the hose mod) and my dads car which does. I could fit only 3 fingers between the tire and the fender on my dad's car. On my car if it almost 6 WITH THE SAME SPRINGS! So tomorrow I'm going to go do it to the rear of mine. For anyone who plans on doing the mod, definantly do it. It'll be well worth it.
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Old Aug 3, 2003 | 06:58 PM
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 12:32 AM
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This will be one of my "projects" while I'm off of work for July 4th!
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 01:38 AM
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Way to go.......use Dads car to experiment with.
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 09:14 AM
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I forget...What size hose does it use?
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 10:51 AM
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5/8" heater hose
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 11:50 AM
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I see alot of people doing this mod. I did this mod a long time ago on my previous 2000 Z28(this was in 2001 or so when I did it). I drove alot of miles on that car. Periodically check the hose as it will and can wear out in time and cause metal to metal contact. Alot of it depends on the hose you use. Its a good mod and levels it pretty good. Just some advice to those who are doing this. IT does not happen over night of course lol, it takes quite a while but its easy to check. I usually looked every other oil change.
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Thanks, I'm gonna do this really soon. How much hose do I need? 2 feet should be more than enough for both springs?
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Yeah I have done it, I found the 3/4 heater hose to slid over a little easier. 2 feet is enough. Lowered my rear 3/4". My car sits level now.
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