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Show your support by making a donation here: Supporters page >>>> springs          El Camino Central Forum Index -> Suspension View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message jiffyken Wrench Necoa #: 760 Location: Bixby, Oklahoma Joined: Mar 31, 2003 Posts: 46 Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2003 9:01 pm    Post subject: springs does anybody know if 82-92 f-body springs will work in a 5th gen el camino?. Will they be better or worse for performance? just cant pay $200-$300 for after market springs. _________________ "2fst4uraz" 79 caballero Back to top Hansmanbo Director Region 5 Necoa #: 1052 Location: 5(NC,SC) Joined: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 435 Year: 1979 Model: Caballero Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2003 6:37 am    Post subject: I'm not sure about F-body but if you can find rear springs out of a Malibu wagon, or any Monte with F-41(SS) option, will give you same lift as aftermarket. I used Big block front springs from an A body on mine and just cut off one coil for a stock height but firmer ride. _________________ York SC /1979 GMC Caballero / 350 Roller / Alum Heads / 410 posi Back to top 87ElCamino Platinum Moderator Necoa #: 560 Location: 2(CT,MA,ME,NH,RI,VT) Joined: Jan 26, 2003 Posts: 3977 Year: 1987 Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2003 6:04 pm    Post subject: jiffyken wrote: does anybody know if 82-92 f-body springs will work in a 5th gen el camino?. Yes the front springs will fit. Hansmanbo wrote: ... or any Monte with F-41(SS) option, will give you same lift as aftermarket. F41 is not the SS option. It is the heavy duty suspension option. Do not use MCSS rear springs. They are shorter than other G-body springs and will make your El Camino "squat" in the rear. _________________ Ernie 87 El Camino "To be Old and Wise, you must first be Young and Stupid" Back to top jiffyken Wrench Necoa #: 760 Location: Bixby, Oklahoma Joined: Mar 31, 2003 Posts: 46 Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2003 7:47 pm    Post subject: how about the rear? _________________ "2fst4uraz" 79 caballero Back to top 87ElCamino Platinum Moderator Necoa #: 560 Location: 2(CT,MA,ME,NH,RI,VT) Joined: Jan 26, 2003 Posts: 3977 Year: 1987 Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2003 6:03 am    Post subject: The f-body rear spring is a single pigtail configuration. The g-body springs have a pigtail on top and bottom. _________________ Ernie 87 El Camino "To be Old and Wise, you must first be Young and Stupid" Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         El Camino Central Forum Index -> Suspension All times are GMT - 6 Hours Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forumEl Camino Central Forum Index|--New Members|   |--Announcement|   |--Messages for new forum members|--General Topics|   |--General BS Topics|   |--Site Topics|   |--Legislative Alerts|   |--Product Review|   |--Tips & Tricks|   |--Vendors Forum|   |--Audio|--Body & Chassis|   |--Body Restoration|   |--Electrical Systems|   |--Interior Restoration|   |--Heating & Air Conditioning Systems|   |--Suspension|   |--Detailing|--Drivetrain & Performance|   |--Ignition Upgrades & Discussion Forum|   |--Engine Topics|   |--LT1/LS1/EFI Tech|   |--Performance Modifications|   |--Transmission & Drive line|   |--Brake Systems|--Events & Projects|   |--Calendar of Events|   |--Garage Sales|   |--Wanted Items|   |--Ebay Alert|   |--El Camino 50th Anniversary|   |--All GM Carlsile|--Technical Database|   |--VIN Decoding|   |--RPO Codes|--Regional Discussion Forums|   |--Region 1 (NY)|   |--Region 2 (CT,MA,ME,NH,RI,VT)|   |--Region 3 (DE,NJ,PA)|   |--Region 4 (MD,VA)|   |--Region 5 (NC,SC)|   |--Region 6 (FL)|   |--Region 7 (AL,GA,TN)|   |--Region 8 (OH,WV)|   |--Region 9 (IN,KY,MI)|   |--Region 10 (IL,MN,WI)|   |--Region 11 (IA,NE,ND,SD)|   |--Region 12 (MO,OK,KS)|   |--Region 13 (TX)|   |--Region 14 (AR,LA,MS)|   |--Region 15 (AZ,NM)|   |--Region 16 (CO,MT,WY,UT)|   |--Region 17 (S.CA,S.NV)|   |--Region 18 (N.CA,N.NV)|   |--Region 19 (AK,ID,OR,WA)|   |--Region 20 (HI)|   |--Region 21 Canada (West of Ontario)|   |--Region 22 Canada (East of Manitoba)|   |--Region 23 Mexico|   |--Region 24 Europe|   |--Region 25 (All Other Countries)|--Admininistration|   |--Administration Messages  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB 2.0.8 © 2001 phpBB Group phpBB port v2.1 based on Tom Nitzschner's phpbb2.0.6 upgraded to phpBB 2.0.4 standalone was developed and tested by: ArtificialIntel, ChatServ, mikem, sixonetonoffun and Paul Laudanski (aka Zhen-Xjell). 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