Stiffer suspension... stock ride height

Old Aug 10, 2009 | 10:50 PM
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So my dad has a 95' Camaro (V6). We recently took a road trip, and with passengers in the rear, and due to the offsets of his wheels, he rubs like crazy on the rear passenger side. He is stubborn and loves his wheels so those wont change. Which only leaves the suspension to be able to be changed.

My question (really his question) is, are there any spring setups out there with increased spring rates, while maintaining stock height? Are the V8 suspensions any different? Also is it possible to roll the fenders in the rear or are they fiberglass? Any help would be appreciated, Thank You~
 
Old Aug 10, 2009 | 11:42 PM
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How often does he travel with passengers? Camaros only seat two you know

Does he always rub? Or just when the car is full of passengers?
 
Old Aug 10, 2009 | 11:44 PM
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could try a adjustable panhard bar and see if centering the rearend will help. i am thinking either u have stock springs that are getting tired or it has lowering springs on it. i have wheels on my 93 that do not offset far enough to and ive had a lot of weight in the back without any problems. i then lowered the rear a little over an inch and it will rub now. fender are steel and i am planning on rolling the rear fenders before the paint job,,,, in about three years. lol. dont trust myself to get the heat right so figure ill try it just before so if i screw up its ok and well learn about it to. ill be doing some upgrades on mine in the next yr and will be looking for advice from sam at stranos. u can get air assist springs to that do not effect the ride untill they are needed. give sam a call. heres the web site cruise it and see if it interests u.
http://www.stranoparts.com/partsmain.php
i picked up a panhard bar here

http://www.spohn.net/
the double adjustable with the good bushings. works good got the rearend centered so at least both tires rub... lol not as easy though.
 
Old Aug 11, 2009 | 07:35 AM
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Does any know a company making GOOD coil springs for the rear on convertible cars? I have tried 2 different brands and both were not storng enough.
 
Old Aug 11, 2009 | 07:36 AM
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I mean strong enough- yeah I went to school a long time ago.
 
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