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| 94BlueToy | Front shocks 1994 Coupe ( regular suspension) | ||
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My problem is that before I got this car, someone had lowered it by removing the rubber bumpers on the front spring. I like the look but it is very low.
Last summer I replaced the shocks with KYBs and that helped a bit. A little stiffer ride and seemed to raise it up a bit. I am wondering if there is anything I can do to raise it up in the front by using coil overs, other shocks, or maybe air shocks. I am open to suggestions. I really do not want to put in a new spring with the rubber bumpers to get the ride back to normal. I can live with what I have but would like a little more clearance if possible. Thanks, Don |
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Posted on: 2016/3/28 22:15
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| Matatk | Re: Front shocks 1994 Coupe ( regular suspension) | ||
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I think Brian has coil overs with his setup. He should chime in shortly with his opinion. I have no experience so I don't want to speak out of turn.
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| BillH | Re: Front shocks 1994 Coupe ( regular suspension) | ||
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First Don, shocks won't do what you're trying to achieve.
Yea, the KYB's may have raised it up a bit but that was just overcoming a bit of weakness in your older spring, And shocks wear out much faster than people think so, you end up back to where you were. The stiffer ride ill also go away over time. The only way to increase clearance would be to: Epoxy new bumpers on the old leaf. Install a new leaf. Or install coilovers. If you don't mind spending the bucks for coilovers, they are the best way to go. They would give you a very easy way to adjust ride height. An additional advantage is that you can buy the springs in 50 increments which allows you to dial in the stiffness that you want for your type of driving. |
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| 94BlueToy | Re: Front shocks 1994 Coupe ( regular suspension) | ||
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Thanks, Bill, for the ideas. That is pretty much what I thought. The coilovers seem to be the best answer.
Do you or anyone else have suggestions on what to buy and where to get them? Out here in western ND, it is pretty barren with supply houses. I would greatly appreciate it if someone would tell me just what to buy. I have looked at some in the past and am a bit confused. Thanks for your help. |
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| BillH | Re: Front shocks 1994 Coupe ( regular suspension) | ||
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I work with coilovers all the time but unfortunately not on street cars. You need a kit built by someone who has experience with C4's What Mike's looking at would be one of those guys. http://www.corvetteforum.guru/modules ... hp?topic_id=21247&forum=1 The nice thing about this kit is that you can use your existing shocks. The kit is for all 4 corners too. The good thing about someone like Rippie is that if you call them, you'll get someone who knows what they are talking about, not just someone who can look up a part number. |
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| BrianCunningham | Re: Front shocks 1994 Coupe ( regular suspension) | ||
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Getting the original front spring out is the 1st hurtle
You need to raise the car up quite a bit since it curves quite a bit once unloaded. The coilover goes on fairly easily But depending on the diameter of the spring used, you may have to move the front swaybar. |
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| 94BlueToy | Re: Front shocks 1994 Coupe ( regular suspension) | ||
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Thanks for the suggestions. I don't know if I want to go through the hassle of taking out the leaf springs at this time. I'll have to think on it.
I just got back from the Cardiologist (160 miles one way). the report was good. But I have to go back tomorrow to see a Derm surgeon. A month ago I had a mole removed from behind my left ear and the biopsy from Mayo Clinic said it was a malignant melanoma. Thankfully it isn't invasive or fast multiplying. The Derm surgeon wants wider margins, so he is going to remove most of the skin on the back of my ear and do a skin graft. This all happens tomorrow afternoon. He said no work or lifting for a couple of weeks to get the graft to take. I told him no problem because I normally do nothing Monday through Friday and then take Saturday and Sunday off. |
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| BrianCunningham | Re: Front shocks 1994 Coupe ( regular suspension) | ||
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Ouch
Yes, large task just to get to the spring take it easy, get well |
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| pianoguy | Re: Front shocks 1994 Coupe ( regular suspension) | ||
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Much mojo - stick to that schedule ;-) |
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Posted on: 2016/3/30 16:56
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| bogus | Re: Front shocks 1994 Coupe ( regular suspension) | ||
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get well soon!!! And yes, coil overs are the bomb!! |
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Posted on: 2016/3/30 19:29
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| 94BlueToy | Re: Front shocks 1994 Coupe ( regular suspension) | ||
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Thanks everyone for the well wishes. I just got back from the Dr. a little while ago. He said everything went great and the graft fit perfect. I asked the nurse if I would be handsome now, she said, " Not a chance." Oh well, the lady barber told me the same thing when I asked her if dyeing my hair blond would make me look like Brad Pitt.
My new Indian name now is Big White Ear. I got to leave the bandage in place for 2 weeks. The nurse said don't remove it even if it gets dirty and smelly. |
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