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: how do i raise the back


jocww
Jul 20th, 04, 2:39 AM
its a elco so do i just add spring spacers or is there some sort of 3/4 ton spring or something.
jon

HawaiianChevelle
Jul 20th, 04, 4:00 PM
Pick up an Airlift 1000 Air Spring Suspension kit from Summit Racing or Jeg's. They are about $70. Takes about 30-45 minutes to install. Jus route air lines away from heat or rubbing. I located my air valves near gas door. Fully adjustable for loads.

jocww
Jul 20th, 04, 8:25 PM
i already have air shocks and when its full the back bounces like crazy because its really stiff and i dont mind it. but is there another way to raise it besides shocks

T-Man
Jul 20th, 04, 8:46 PM
Replace the rear coil springs with a pair of cargo coils. They'll raise the rear and and take some of the load off of the rear end shock brackets.

jocww
Jul 21st, 04, 12:43 AM
where can i get these? how much? how high? is it safe?
jon

HawaiianChevelle
Jul 23rd, 04, 4:36 AM
Get the Air Lift kit, dump the air shocks (they're unsafe anyway) and get a set of quality gas shocks (KYB or ??). The Air Lift kit helps control the springs. It the shocks that is giving the bouncy ride.

chev65elleSS
Jul 23rd, 04, 5:49 PM
Hi, just curious, are the air shocks good for drag racing, like raising the back right side more then the left.

smallblock_chevelle
Jul 26th, 04, 7:57 AM
air shocks tore up my shock mounts pretty good I would toss em in the trash

jocww
Jul 26th, 04, 8:37 PM
well i think im going to actually just get lifting springs dont know what type of shocks i want tho. i already have kybs up front