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Rear end spring suggestions?

 
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 03, 2003 12:11 pm    Post subject: Rear end spring suggestions? Reply with quote

I have a stock 86 el camino and the rear end sags really bad if I load anything in the back. I put air shocks on but I think the springs are shot. Any suggestions on rear springs. I like the stance it has now but need a stronger spring that will take at least a moderate load.
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 03, 2003 10:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Try springs for a Malibu wagon, they're a bit stiffer.
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 04, 2003 7:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Moog. Variable rate.
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 04, 2003 11:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

How about one of those new air bag set-ups? Performance Suspension
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 05, 2003 12:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Are the variable rate moog springs for an El camino or another car. Do you have a part number?
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 05, 2003 8:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Read this for information on the Moog variable rate rear cargo coils.

http://www.monte-list.nu/tech/springs.shtml

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PostPosted: Sat Dec 06, 2003 8:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

87ElCamino wrote:
Read this for information on the Moog variable rate rear cargo coils.

http://www.monte-list.nu/tech/springs.shtml

Mr. Green



Cool Thanks for the info!!! Cool
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 10, 2003 6:50 am    Post subject: Air bags - springs Reply with quote

I went with the rear springs from a Monte SS (New Moog parts). I've had 2 different air shocks in there, and now I have KYB gasajust, adn the air bags. The ride and handling is much better with regular shocks, and I have loaded it to the gills with the air bags, and only 35 pounds of air out performs 200# air shocks for lift.
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 10, 2003 4:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I totally agree John. Thats a great combo.
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 11, 2003 5:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks I am going to get the CC651 Moog rear springs for my El camino. I have a Monte Carlo SS and 2 years ago I lowered it and got rid of the rear springs which would have worked perfectly for my El camino I bought 8 months ago. Oh well, I had no where to put them anyways. Thanks for the info, the kyb's and airbags sound great.!! Very Happy
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 24, 2003 11:20 am    Post subject: Springs Reply with quote

hi,
my 1979 Elky runs with springs from
Art Morrison
and 3way adjustable shocks from KONI on rearend, and a swaybar from..
aaah, take a look on my page at
My El-Camino technical stuff
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