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Old 02-01-2006, 08:24 PM
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what could i do to rise the back end up i want it to look mean looking its a 79 camaro
 
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Old 02-01-2006, 10:29 PM
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Well you could use a shackle kit which you can buy from a local parts store or use air shocks.
 
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Old 02-01-2006, 11:07 PM
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What are some good upgrades for the rear
 
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Old 02-02-2006, 02:14 PM
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I have air shocks on my '79 Z. They ride to firm. As soon as I get an origional set of rims for her, those shocks are comming off and the stock ride will be restored.
 
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Old 02-02-2006, 08:36 PM
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can't you adjust the ride on your air shocks? like put a different amount of air in them?
srry if i seem sarcastic long day

 
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Old 02-04-2006, 12:22 AM
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I could lower the air press but then the tires rub. The previous owner thought it would be cool to put 15x10 reverse offset Cragars w/ 255/60's on the rear. the air shocks make that possible. It looks cocky but the car was designed to be a cruiser now it rides like a tank. Keep in mind that when you change the cars stance ie: raising the rear, you also change your front end alighnment. If anyones interested here's the specs that camaro's like to be set to:2 deg caster w/ .25 deg stagger .2 neg.camber. the factory specs suck 1 deg caster and .6 deg pos camber drives like sht don't let your alighnment shop set your camaro to these specs.
 
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Old 02-04-2006, 05:05 AM
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wow thnx for the info!!! learned something new tonight
 
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Old 02-04-2006, 11:36 PM
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I hate to admt this, but, those specs are very close to the DKM Macho T/A, remember them?
 
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Old 04-04-2006, 01:29 AM
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HEY V8CHVYGUY I'M GLAD I CAME HERE, I INSTALLED SIZE60 TIRES IN THE REAR AND I CAN'T DRIVE MY 68 THE QUARTER PANELS HIT WHEN I RUN INTO A SMALL BUMP ON THE STREET, PLEASE HELP. I DO HAVE NEW KYB SHOCKS
 
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Old 04-06-2006, 01:02 AM
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What size tire did you install?
 


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