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do i need shocks and springs?
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Posted: 09/30/09
05:36 AM
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I have a 72 chevelle that the stance in the front is sitting maybe an inch or so too low.I didnt think about it at the time but when i had no motor in it, it just sat normal not real high in the front like you usually see.do you guys think it just simply needs new shocks and springs up front.thanks for your opinions
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chevman24
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Posted: 09/30/09
06:03 AM
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What happens when you hit the brakes? Does the car nose dive under normal braking? How many miles are on the car? For something as old as a 72 it would be understandable that your suspension parts are worn out, especially if they are the oem parts.
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Posted: 09/30/09
07:24 AM
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i think they might be oem. car has 85500 original.i dont think the nose dips to much but ill have to check it out
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mpayne
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Posted: 09/30/09
03:22 PM
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If there the originals with 85k on them then they need to be swapped out. Had a pair go out at 75k so they might go out at anytime.
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Jake_S
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Posted: 10/07/09
06:54 PM
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It's not so much the mileage but the age. The metal in the springs fatigue over time, and the shock seals dry rot.
On an older car I would change out the springs and the shocks, and if you have the time (and money) the suspension bushings as well.
Jake
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Posted: 10/07/09
08:11 PM
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ya i think i will.before i owned it the guy before me bought it of a guy who had it just sitting in a barn for 15-20 years
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Jake_S
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Posted: 10/16/09
06:39 PM
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Definitely a good idea. You will see a huge improvement in the way the car rides and handles. Are you gong to replace the bushings as well?
Jake
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Posted: 10/16/09
08:14 PM
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i would like too.i hoping in the spring to have enough money left after my paint job($4000)to do the shocks,springs,bushings,and have my exhaust run out the back with flowmasters and correct SS tips.
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Jake_S
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Posted: 10/19/09
10:56 AM
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As long as your bushings are not oil soaked you can leave them for a later time.
Jake
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Posted: 10/20/09
03:02 AM
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Age takes it toll on suspension parts no doubt. I've seen the poly bushings just fall apart on cars that are just for show and rarely driven.
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Jake_S
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Posted: 10/20/09
06:04 AM
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Yep, seen poly disintegrate after a few years. IT is always a good idea to not go cheap on suspension parts, especially bushings.
Jake
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Posted: 10/20/09
07:13 AM
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ya it definately needs to be done right
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Posted: 10/20/09
03:58 PM
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Done right and SAFE! Its fairly easy to do but if you cant do it a machine shop will gladly take your money.
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Posted: 10/20/09
03:58 PM
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Done right and SAFE! Its fairly easy to do but if you cant do it a machine shop will gladly take your money.
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Jake_S
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Posted: 10/22/09
08:22 AM
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gettn, seems you have a bit of a stutter!
Jake
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