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Old 11-10-2014, 06:18 PM
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Default 67 GTO front end lift

If you were going to raise the front end of your GTO by 1-2", how would you do it?

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Old 11-10-2014, 07:30 PM
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HEAVIER DUTY/LAGER SPRINGS.
I would avoid shims/spacers and also not try to accomplish with shocks.

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Old 11-10-2014, 08:07 PM
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Thanks Jeff. Now lets go 1 step further. Which springs would you buy?

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Old 11-10-2014, 08:09 PM
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And i love the idea of LAGER but do they have Pilsner springs?

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Old 11-10-2014, 08:32 PM
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...http://www.coilsprings.com/

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I used them to get custom made rear springs back in the mid 90's. They delivered EXACTLY what I requested at a very reasonable price. IIRC - the custom springs were under $100.00 back then.

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Old 11-11-2014, 08:20 AM
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Xs. 2 nice ride as well .

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Old 11-11-2014, 10:45 PM
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Moog 5272 springs will give you a 2" rise over stock. Available at most all local auto parts stores.

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