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Post by jrmbrenner on Jul 8, 2010 13:40:52 GMT -6
17x8 255/50/17 tires
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Post by robaurora01 on Jul 8, 2010 14:16:45 GMT -6
I thought they were 17's, looks good man I like the look of it
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Post by jrmbrenner on Jul 9, 2010 7:44:08 GMT -6
thanks, one more view. 150,000K, new Shelby engine, runs and drives great!!!
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Post by clutch1 on Oct 26, 2010 11:19:48 GMT -6
Hey guys, try this site: www.coilsprings.com/default.aspxThis guy got some for his Bonneville, which should work with our struts.. been doin research and not findin much prefab though www.gmforum.com/showthread.php?t=269365edit: Just requested a quote for 2" lowering springs for a classic from there.. I'll see if they shoot me a decent price. I'll keep posted.
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Post by robaurora01 on Oct 26, 2010 16:14:34 GMT -6
please do! and update your sig too your current rims are much better lol. I guess you decided to look after I mentioned it off the alero forum?
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Post by clutch1 on Oct 27, 2010 22:54:15 GMT -6
Indeed I did, here's the quote:
Front – coil springs - -2.00” trim
Pricing: $ 225.40 pr
Rear – coil springs - -2.00” trim
Pricing: $ 218.10 pr
$450 will get ya a 2" drop all around, if y'all are interested.
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Post by tipsymcstager on Oct 28, 2010 8:24:33 GMT -6
i've got to ask this question, (more of a statement). and i'm only speculating an answer. taking what would amount to,a 2in drop off the spring for the front end, fine. just a matter of swaping springs in the strut.(all well and good) and ride height is changed. but i would think the rear would require modifying, the position of the ride height "sensor" (part#1) or shortening shaft length of the link (part#3) because the shocks would just pressurize, till a stock ride height is reached? irregardless of how much is cut from the spring. i'm saying this because of the fact that the "sensor" is mounted to the (sic) frame and the shaft is mounted to the A-arm where ride height is determined by a static value.
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Post by clutch1 on Oct 28, 2010 11:54:13 GMT -6
Well yes...but ya know what I would do?? Take all that completely useless air-ride BS off and throw it in the garbage. Pretty sure they make shock replacements that are shock only, too, no air ride involved. If you just to delete it the right way. I honestly don't see the point in having it.. it makes such little difference in ride height unless you have anvils in the trunk or something! Even if it was hooked up I don't think there's a chance in hell that those dinky air shocks would raise the car more than maybe a half inch.. but I'll admit I've never tried it. When I bagged my Buick (same rear suspension) I unhooked the height sensor, unhooked the air lines, and beat the tar outta the shocks till they pissed all over the garage floor to answer the question, though... yes, if you're worried about it, just mark where the arm is at ride height for stock height, then make a new bracket, mounting hole, or little arm linkage to retain that position once it's dropped.
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Post by tipsymcstager on Oct 28, 2010 17:48:30 GMT -6
well........no i'm not worried about it, in fact i could careless my cars sit fine the way they are. and yes non-air shocks are made that are a direct replacement. and the easy way to re-set height would be just to redrill the one bolt hole that mounts the "sensor".
i'm was just wondering if anyone ever had to do that with cut springs, because i know for sure that when i had two 150-165 lb (2 anvils LOL) people in the back, the rear squatted till i started the car and she came right back to ride height.
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Post by clutch1 on Oct 29, 2010 0:19:56 GMT -6
LOL! 2 anvils?! That's a funny coincidence
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NinEFivEFourOH
Aurora Passenger
How about me and you, in the back of my Oldsmobile...
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Post by NinEFivEFourOH on Oct 31, 2010 14:14:51 GMT -6
I might be intersted, but I'd like to see results first before spending the money.
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Post by robaurora01 on Oct 31, 2010 14:16:03 GMT -6
go back one page ull see them
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NinEFivEFourOH
Aurora Passenger
How about me and you, in the back of my Oldsmobile...
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Post by NinEFivEFourOH on Oct 31, 2010 18:35:33 GMT -6
Yeah but I want to see these ones (the finished product) on an Aurora... these are custom springs you're talking about right?
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Post by clutch1 on Nov 1, 2010 12:13:40 GMT -6
Well, custom in the fact that they're made on an order to order basis, yes. I'm trying to stop myself from doing any more to my Aurora, the Buick needs a paint job and a set of springs would be a bit pricey for the time being.
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pitt
Aurora Groupie
DIY
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Post by pitt on Nov 1, 2010 18:48:45 GMT -6
I found Eatonsprings.com today in Carcraft magazine and they claim to make springs for anyone at any ride height.
As far as lower the back, you can still keep your air shocks just use a zip tie like I did and adjust the arm's length. It naturally wants to raise up, you'll just need to pull the lever down to the level you want.
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Post by tipsymcstager on Nov 2, 2010 20:21:33 GMT -6
LOL........been waiting for you to chime in on this ;D
as the spring compressor's you use are the about the same difference, as a cut spring! i figured something had to be done with the rear shocks, to get it to sit right, and stop always trying to push up.
*edit* just being curious, but could you post a pic of the zip? for anyone that might want to do what you did to get their aurora "in the weeds"? i'm a big fan of simplicity.
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pitt
Aurora Groupie
DIY
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Post by pitt on Nov 12, 2010 18:41:07 GMT -6
I'll try and snap a pic this weekend.
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Post by vinnyk88 on Dec 9, 2010 20:14:29 GMT -6
so whats the deal i've been waiting for someone to say something...Anybody getting there shiiiiat lowered? Where the pics!
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Post by vinnyk88 on Mar 16, 2011 1:43:32 GMT -6
anybody?!?
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XJSman89
Administrator
Posts: 6,309
Staff Member
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Post by XJSman89 on Mar 16, 2011 11:16:03 GMT -6
Look back a page, jrmbrenner posted a picture. I like it!
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Post by awehlage on Aug 12, 2011 12:52:57 GMT -6
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Post by Marc on Aug 12, 2011 13:00:23 GMT -6
Maybe, if they're the same diameter as the stock springs.
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pitt
Aurora Groupie
DIY
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Post by pitt on Aug 14, 2011 10:22:24 GMT -6
The front lowering springs will work, as they are the same part# spring from napa on the deville and the aurora...however... the rear springs on napa are different, the deville is 2" taller, so buying deville rear lowering springs will only make them the same height as the aurora stock spring.
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Post by awehlage on Aug 14, 2011 11:38:44 GMT -6
I figured these would work since it says it works on a 2006-2009 lucerne which is what the original post on this thread was talking about. Wouldn't want my front lowered and back staying the same height. What did you use on your 2G Pitt?
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