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Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2004 4:26 pm Post subject: springs
Okay, after a bit of looking around, I'm pretty sure i need to get coil springs. I was wondering if anyone knows of where to buy a good set thats not too extremely expensive, and won't lower the car any. I would like to stick with the stock height, i just like the look of it more. Thanks for any responses _________________ 1984 El camino, V8 with wheels spinning in the back, thats the only way to do it
Necoa #: 931
Location: 10(IL,MN,WI)
Joined: May 09, 2003
Posts: 238
Year: 1980
Model: El Camino
Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2004 5:53 pm Post subject:
I posted above about shocks and springs etc. above from PST. When the springs were installed the car sat high. It took a while for it to settle to normal height. Just to let you know what to expect.
Necoa #: 1917
Location: 16(CO,MT,WY,UT)
Joined: Dec 06, 2003
Posts: 206
Year: 1982
Model: El Camino
Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2004 11:11 pm Post subject:
I Got some generic NAPA/Balkamp pieces, KYB Shocks, Belltech Dropped Spindles (2 in drop), and Global West Del-a-lum bushings. Expensive parts but they are the best out there, as a word of warning if you get their upper A-Arm bushings you have to get their A-arm rod (the one that holds the arm to the frame, whatever its called) the stock one won't work. I learned the hard way, my car is up in the air with no front end, I've got a local shop pushung the bushings and I found out about the rod at 5:15 on Friday, ran home and called Global West hoping to get something here today but no go. Worst part is I need the car monday And it will be Wednesday before I can get them installed. _________________ 82 El Camino SS 383
"Build for torque and horsepower will take care of itself"
does anyone happen to know anything about the PST ground zero springs? I found them for 95 for the front pair and another 95 for the rear. Anyone know if they are a good brand or not? thinking about making these my new springs. I really need some bad, and that 200 for all four springs is looking good to me(bank account is getting real low) Any replies are always appreciated!! _________________ 1984 El camino, V8 with wheels spinning in the back, thats the only way to do it
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Location: 5(NC,SC)
Joined: Dec 07, 2001
Posts: 1761
Year: 1978
Model: El Camino
Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2004 4:20 pm Post subject:
Will they lower the car? If so how much? _________________ 78 Camino SS, 355,built 700r4,3.23
Gallery78 Camino SS, 355,700r4,3.23
MSGT 145 AW
NECOA #14
Necoa #: 931
Location: 10(IL,MN,WI)
Joined: May 09, 2003
Posts: 238
Year: 1980
Model: El Camino
Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2004 8:00 pm Post subject:
Steve, I've had the Ground Zero in for three years now and no problems. But also replaced all the bushings and front end parts, sway bar and shocks. They all work as a unit and replacing just one piece my not get the results your looking for. Also as long as the front end is in pieces I would go all the way. I think I paid about $650 for everything including Edelbrock IAS shocks (from Summit). The bushings were the "super polygraphite kit". p-s-t.com. JMHO
I got a pair of front springs for a big block A body. $40.00 bucks. Cut off one coil for stock height and solid ride! _________________ York SC /1979 GMC Caballero / 350 Roller / Alum Heads / 410 posi
Necoa #: 395
Location: 12(MO,OK,KS)
Joined: Jan 09, 2004
Posts: 252
Year: 1978
Model: El Camino
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2004 9:58 am Post subject: springs
I purchased a set of rear springs form Moog and they are great! P/N 5391. They are stiff enough that the air shocks don't even need air in them. _________________ Jeff
78 El Camino SS, NECOA #395.
Necoa #: 14
Location: 5(NC,SC)
Joined: Dec 07, 2001
Posts: 1761
Year: 1978
Model: El Camino
Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2004 9:56 am Post subject:
Thats what I had. I changed them because I don't like the "jacked up look" any more. I am a 1 1/2 lower in front & stock height rear with air bags. _________________ 78 Camino SS, 355,built 700r4,3.23
Gallery78 Camino SS, 355,700r4,3.23
MSGT 145 AW
NECOA #14
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