Bottoming Out

Old Aug 2, 2010 | 01:51 PM
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I have a 1982 restored Camaro which has been completely modified. The car itself is very low to the road and bottoms out anytime I hit a bump or go up steep inclines. It currently has performance springs set up for drag racing in the front and rear. I want to be able to drive this on the regular roads without worring about bottoming out all the time. I only have about 2 inches of clearance for my pipes right now so I need to gain some height. Just looking for any suggestions anyone has
 
Old Aug 3, 2010 | 04:47 AM
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Stock springs, bigger tires or air bags...
 
Old Jun 5, 2012 | 07:23 AM
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I run a low set up as well. Your gonna have to raise the suspension by about an inch. I had a very similar set up in an 85 Iroc. If you get taller tires thats the cheapest way I believe, then re calibrate the trans spedo gear.
 
Old Jun 5, 2012 | 07:46 AM
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I'd get air bags so you can raise and lower it
 
Old Jun 8, 2012 | 05:22 PM
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Replace the so called performance springs with stock ones for that year. 2" of cleance and you are driving it on the street??? Your Tranny pan must be beat to hell and back.
 
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