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Show your support by making a donation here: Supporters page >>>> Rear end spring suggestions?          El Camino Central Forum Index -> Suspension View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message chevychad Wrench Necoa #: 1085 Location: West Hills, CA Joined: Jun 12, 2003 Posts: 22 Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2003 12:11 pm    Post subject: Rear end spring suggestions? 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. _________________ Stock 1986 El camino Back to top hairball Wrench Necoa #: 1406 Location: Louisville Ky Joined: Aug 24, 2003 Posts: 24 Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2003 10:42 pm    Post subject: Try springs for a Malibu wagon, they're a bit stiffer. Back to top b4black Wrench Necoa #: 1856 Location: Aurora, IL Joined: Nov 25, 2003 Posts: 147 Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2003 7:39 am    Post subject: Moog. Variable rate. _________________ Rich 1985 El Camino Conquista - sold 1983 Regal T Type Back to top 87SS Administrator Necoa #: 128 Location: 7(AL,GA,TN) Joined: Dec 10, 2002 Posts: 1399 Year: 1987 Model: El Camino Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2003 11:05 am    Post subject: How about one of those new air bag set-ups? Performance Suspension Back to top chevychad Wrench Necoa #: 1085 Location: West Hills, CA Joined: Jun 12, 2003 Posts: 22 Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2003 12:01 pm    Post subject: Are the variable rate moog springs for an El camino or another car. Do you have a part number? _________________ Stock 1986 El camino Back to top 87ElCamino Platinum Moderator Necoa #: 560 Location: 2(CT,MA,ME,NH,RI,VT) Joined: Jan 26, 2003 Posts: 3984 Year: 1987 Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2003 8:47 pm    Post subject: Read this for information on the Moog variable rate rear cargo coils. http://www.monte-list.nu/tech/springs.shtml _________________ Ernie 87 El Camino "To be Old and Wise, you must first be Young and Stupid" Back to top Alchemist Master Wrench Necoa #: 1756 Location: 5(NC,SC) Joined: Nov 08, 2003 Posts: 633 Year: 1980 Model: El Camino Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2003 8:04 am    Post subject: 87ElCamino wrote: Read this for information on the Moog variable rate rear cargo coils. http://www.monte-list.nu/tech/springs.shtml Thanks for the info!!! Back to top johncgg Wrench Necoa #: 42 Location: 10(IL,MN,WI) Joined: Jan 12, 2003 Posts: 19 Year: 1984 Model: El Camino Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2003 6:50 am    Post subject: Air bags - springs 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. JC _________________ --- John Christensen St. Charles, IL 1984 El Camino, 350 TBI http://www.myelcamino.net NECOA #042 - BMWCCA #A362764 Back to top Tommy Director Region 5 Necoa #: 14 Location: 5(NC,SC) Joined: Dec 07, 2001 Posts: 1761 Year: 1978 Model: El Camino Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2003 4:05 pm    Post subject: I totally agree John. Thats a great combo. _________________ 78 Camino SS, 355,built 700r4,3.23 Gallery78 Camino SS, 355,700r4,3.23 MSGT 145 AW NECOA #14 Back to top chevychad Wrench Necoa #: 1085 Location: West Hills, CA Joined: Jun 12, 2003 Posts: 22 Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2003 5:41 pm    Post subject: 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.!! _________________ Stock 1986 El camino Back to top Xtreme Camino Wrench Necoa #: 672 Location: 24Europe Joined: Mar 04, 2003 Posts: 109 Year: 1979 Model: El Camino Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2003 11:20 am    Post subject: Springs 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 _________________ More Power ! http://www.chevy-elcamino.com Its A Long Way To The Top If Ya Wanna Rock And Roll 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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