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Forum: Suspension TECH 08-01-2020, 08:04 AM
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Posted By The Champ
Rochester, MN is only about 120,000 - not a...

Rochester, MN is only about 120,000 - not a "small" town - but not a major metropolis either.

At the local Cadillac dealership, the alignment of my ATS when I purchased new tires was $80.00.
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Forum: Suspension TECH 07-15-2020, 07:46 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 15,335
Posted By The Champ
Tom Another factor to consider in looking at...

Tom

Another factor to consider in looking at the old springs vs the new springs is - are the old springs really the original springs or were they replaced with brand X springs sometime over the...
Forum: Suspension TECH 06-24-2020, 04:03 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 15,335
Posted By The Champ
If it were me, I'd go firm. Basically means they...

If it were me, I'd go firm. Basically means they are a little stiffer and will handle a little extra weight if you are traveling with a cooler and a suitcase or two going to/from a show. I doubt...
Forum: Suspension TECH 06-24-2020, 08:28 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 15,335
Posted By The Champ
Tom Just a note on the measurements for the...

Tom

Just a note on the measurements for the "correct" spring height. Those numbers are based on a 27" tall bias ply tire.

Your 225/70/14 radials are 26.4" in diameter and a radial tire...
Forum: Suspension TECH 06-24-2020, 08:19 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 15,335
Posted By The Champ
As your just interested in "stock" springs, I'd...

As your just interested in "stock" springs, I'd consider ordering directly from our host, Ames.

Moog quality is all over the board now days. Not near the quality of 20+ years ago.

ACDelco...
Forum: Suspension TECH 06-24-2020, 07:18 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 15,335
Posted By The Champ
It might, but that's not the point. Tom...

It might, but that's not the point.

Tom clearly stated earlier in this thread that:



So he wants to get the front end back to the stock height and shocks won't do that. He has to replace...
Forum: Suspension TECH 06-23-2020, 06:45 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 15,335
Posted By The Champ
Shocks won't raise the front end.

Shocks won't raise the front end.
Forum: Suspension TECH 06-23-2020, 03:43 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 15,335
Posted By The Champ
I used CSS to custom make rear springs for my...

I used CSS to custom make rear springs for my convertible. Very happy with them and their product.
Forum: Suspension TECH 06-22-2020, 02:06 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 15,335
Posted By The Champ
I agree that the back end appears higher because...

I agree that the back end appears higher because of the gap between the top of the tire and the wheelwell. But we don't know the tires size, so it might be just a small diameter tire.

If all 4...
Forum: Suspension TECH 06-21-2020, 06:23 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 15,335
Posted By The Champ
Shocks don't affect ride height unless they are...

Shocks don't affect ride height unless they are "overload" shocks which aren't very common (they will have a coil spring around them) or are air shocks.

Springs are what will affect ride height...
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