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05-14-2002, 02:02 PM
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Can anyone tell me what the best way is to raise the rear end on my 69 cat. I just want to bring it up a couple of inches.
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05-14-2002, 02:02 PM
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Can anyone tell me what the best way is to raise the rear end on my 69 cat. I just want to bring it up a couple of inches.
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05-14-2002, 02:09 PM
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The BEST way is probably a new set of custom springs. The worst way, is probably air shocks.
Things in the middle would include the little plastic and metal spacers that you put in between the coils and the air bag inside the coil spring. For a small amount, I think the spring spacers should be just fine. I found some that I am gonna install at the local auto zone. I think napa sell them also.
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05-14-2002, 10:07 PM
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you could also see if they offer "helper shocks" they come with a coils spring around the shock to handle more wieght and will raise the car about the cheapest fix that works perfectly
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05-15-2002, 02:26 AM
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springs would be the best way to raise it. check your curb height. if it's settled much it just may need replacement springs.
spacers are the next option. coil over shocks or air shocks will work but put more stress on the shock mount itself and may cause the mounts to fail. usually this option costs more than the springs [coil] and has an adverse affect on the ride. mike [ May 15, 2002, 02:31 AM: Message edited by: mike nixon ]
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05-15-2002, 07:12 PM
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mike makes a good point point about the stress don't try this on a mount that is suspect
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05-15-2002, 11:31 PM
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if you're looking to raise it more than it was originally, there are heavy duty replacement springs that are available on this site(in the catalog) ...
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