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PostSubject: Spring decisions   Spring decisions Icon_minitimeWed Apr 24, 2013 8:45 pm

Going too lower the rear on the car. I have a set of Impala springs for the rear. Thinking about trying in the wagon, might even be able to use the airlift bags in them. We will see.

This is the height with stock springs, 500 lbs ish in the rear and 5 psi in the bags.

What cha think?

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Same set up with nothing in the car.

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PostSubject: Re: Spring decisions   Spring decisions Icon_minitimeWed Apr 24, 2013 9:30 pm

good looking 4x4,..
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PostSubject: Re: Spring decisions   Spring decisions Icon_minitimeWed Apr 24, 2013 9:33 pm

Drop it like its hot
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PostSubject: Re: Spring decisions   Spring decisions Icon_minitimeWed Apr 24, 2013 9:35 pm

Will put in the Impala springs and report back
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PostSubject: Re: Spring decisions   Spring decisions Icon_minitimeWed Apr 24, 2013 10:47 pm

Got a nosebleed from just looking at it! affraid lol!
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PostSubject: Re: Spring decisions   Spring decisions Icon_minitimeSun Apr 28, 2013 9:22 pm

I like my cars sitting level I hate the ass in the air when it comes to cars Smile
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PostSubject: Re: Spring decisions   Spring decisions Icon_minitimeMon Apr 29, 2013 3:03 pm

So a swap'd my original 94 Impala SS springs into the back of the wagon. Same overall height, just a lot small coils. Dropped it a little, we will see if she settles. They have about 60k miles on them so they should not settle much if anything. Moved the airbags over with the springs.

Also cut the ZQ8 bump stops about 3/4". That alone lowered the front another 1/4" or so. Pictures to come.

Still has a little rake to it with 5 psi in the bags, but not like it did before. a bit less harsh as well, but I only ran around the block.
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PostSubject: Re: Spring decisions   Spring decisions Icon_minitimeThu May 09, 2013 7:31 pm

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DONE! i think.....
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PostSubject: Re: Spring decisions   Spring decisions Icon_minitimeThu May 09, 2013 7:38 pm

looks right
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PostSubject: Re: Spring decisions   Spring decisions Icon_minitimeThu May 09, 2013 8:39 pm

drop the nose 1"

i like my cars and women the same way,. with their ass elevated a little,.

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PostSubject: Re: Spring decisions   Spring decisions Icon_minitimeThu May 09, 2013 9:10 pm

I would like to drop the whole car a bit more, but it would make it unusable for daily use or towing. This is just about right for how I use it. I may try to cut the bump stops a little more, but not sure how far I can go without any issues.
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PostSubject: Re: Spring decisions   Spring decisions Icon_minitimeMon Jul 15, 2013 2:20 pm

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With a split airbag and awaiting the new bags this is with Impala SS springs and no bags (0 PSI). About the same as with 5 psi
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PostSubject: Re: Spring decisions   Spring decisions Icon_minitimeMon Jul 15, 2013 4:03 pm

Spring decisions 180px-Zebedee-had-the-same-idea

You could call your car Zebedee,..
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PostSubject: Re: Spring decisions   Spring decisions Icon_minitimeMon Jul 15, 2013 8:16 pm

AirLift Company has come through and should ship a new pair of bags to me today.  WOOT!  Hope to install on Friday/Saturday as my butt she is a draggin! Now that I loaded it for my week of travel is scrapes coming in the driveway.
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PostSubject: Re: Spring decisions   Spring decisions Icon_minitimeThu Jul 25, 2013 12:35 am

What rims nd what size tires do you have on your wagon?
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