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07-16-2009, 09:43 PM

osduck5

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Any one know the average ride height in the rear of 96 camaro with stock wheels, tires and suspension?

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07-17-2009, 08:48 PM

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it was a bad spring, which now the bump stop need to be replaced also from so much hitting. thanks. to OSDUCK, i don't know the hieght of the car but mine sits alot higher now that i got the new springs.

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07-17-2009, 08:51 PM

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i dont know the height of your 96 but my maro got higher when i put on the new springs

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07-17-2009, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by p_maro

Did you put the springs in yourself? If so, how much a pain is it? I picked up some shocks today but I'm thinking springs are weak on this one just by the way it sags in the rear.

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07-18-2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Pacific_L36

How are your bump stops? Chances are they're probably shot, or gone all together. If they're toast, make a trip to the dealership as quick as you can, they recently stopped producing them. If you can't get a set, check out Napa/Carquest/Advanced, etc. Not sure if you can get them there or not.

Checked it this morning! Bump stops are toast! Nothing but the metal and 2 bolts on each side. I am guessing weak springs helped cause this issue.