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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 10:59 AM
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Where to get ajustable front coilovers

Looking to even out the front of the car. Sits low on passengers side by 3/4". Actually the whole front sits too low. Want to raise it about one inch. I have 17" cragars on it now but the rim/ tire combo is within 2 tenths of a inch of stock rim/ tire. Will be trading for stock rims and tires in a couple weeks. Could i just replce the stock DeCarbons and use my springs with a spacer?
Old Jun 22, 2006 | 05:34 PM
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Re: Where to get ajustable front coilovers

BMR makes a 1/2" shim that goes under the bottom of the shock, to space it higher off the lower A-arm.

http://www.bmrfabrication.com/F-bodySuspension.htm

Or, QA1/HAL makes adjustable ride height shocks for the 4th Gens.



Might be a better idea to find out why it isn't level. A worn sprnig will still be a worn spring if you use a shim or an adjustable height shock.
Old Jun 22, 2006 | 05:42 PM
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Re: Where to get ajustable front coilovers

Originally Posted by Injuneer
BMR makes a 1/2" shim that goes under the bottom of the shock, to space it higher off the lower A-arm.

http://www.bmrfabrication.com/F-bodySuspension.htm

Or, QA1/HAL makes adjustable ride height shocks for the 4th Gens.



Might be a better idea to find out why it isn't level. A worn sprnig will still be a worn spring if you use a shim or an adjustable height shock.
Yeah i thought about the posability of a weak shock. Think i might order Edelbrocks coilover they make just for the fbodys. It comes complete with the spring and shock. I just removed the drivers side shock and spring a few minutes ago ( did the pass. side last night) so i compared the lower control arms on both sides and it looks like the pass. side is bent slightly. I can see deep gouges and what looks like a little bend outside the front mount. That could be why the pass. side wheel sits 1/2" to the rear of where it should. Maybe?
Old Jun 23, 2006 | 09:20 AM
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Re: Where to get ajustable front coilovers

A bent lower A-arm is a more likely explanation than a worn shock. Shocks don't affect ride height.
Old Jun 24, 2006 | 08:24 AM
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Re: Where to get ajustable front coilovers

Yes you are right a shock wont afect ride height unless its stuck. I should have said coilover. I have some edlebrock adjustable coilovers on the way now. Hope they work!
Old Jun 24, 2006 | 08:26 AM
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Re: Where to get ajustable front coilovers

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A bent lower A-arm is a more likely explanation than a worn shock. Shocks don't affect ride height.
I just replaced the pass. side yesterday, it was bent a little and you could see where someone beat the crap out of it trying to straighten it. Why the hell didnt they just replace it? i mean it was only $30. I just hate fixing crap after stupid people.
Old Jun 25, 2006 | 01:46 PM
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Re: Where to get ajustable front coilovers

strange, ground control, qa1, afco off the top of my head.
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