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Old 07-29-2006, 03:38 PM   #1
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stiffer stock replacement srpings????

anyone know were i can get stiffer springs for a 3rdgen?must retian stock ride hieght
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Old 07-31-2006, 06:16 AM   #2
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I think WS6 springs are as stiff as you can get without going into 1LE parts. I would just get some aftermarket ones like the ones from moog.
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Old 07-31-2006, 08:34 PM   #3
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i already have 1LE springs in the car was looking for something a lil stiffer but stock ride hieght.but it looks like im going with a coil over setup all the way around
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268 rwhp & 367.6 ftlbs @ 10 psi 3.1l
12.30's @ 112 3.1L @ 9 psi
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Old 08-06-2006, 08:54 PM   #4
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i also need to find the "stock ride ht. extra stiff front springs for a 3rd gen camaro"
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(i installed 2" droip spindles, and the front is low, perfect though, i love the stance, but the air-dam scrapes a lot, cuz the front springs/struts are 19 years old, so im looking for super stiff , stock ride height springs/strut, etc
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Old 08-07-2006, 10:59 AM   #5
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Besides going to coil-overs, Moog replacement IROC/WS6 springs would be your best bet. If you are still on factory struts, you need to change them ASAP.

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Old 08-07-2006, 09:46 PM   #6
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nope struts/shocks were changed out when i installed the 1le stuff,coilovers are gonna be my only option for what i want
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Old 08-08-2006, 08:30 AM   #7
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nope struts/shocks were changed out when i installed the 1le stuff,coilovers are gonna be my only option for what i want
Sorry Dave, my post was meant more for 87IROCmadman

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thanks True2Chevy!

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i looked on all sorts of online parts sites, etc.. still can not find the damn springs.. at least not for an IROC from 87.. everythign i do find, says Z28, exc. IROC any ideas on where to get em?
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Old 08-10-2006, 12:11 PM   #9
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I know Moog makes them, but I don't know the part number

Try a search here, I know it's been mentioned a few times before.

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Old 08-13-2006, 10:09 PM   #10
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some guys on Thirdgen.org helped me out

here is a link for the springs if anyone else was needing them

http://www.spohn.net/product.cfm?productid=1404

i will be buying them sooon
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Did you call Sam Strano? He set me up w/175# linear 10" springs along w/GC perches and SA Koni's to stabilize my ride and raise my ride height.

Best investment yet.......other than the cause of my problem! (lol)

He'll probably ask these questions:
(1) axle weights
(2) ride height measured from ground to highest point of fender on each wheel
(3) intended usage such as DD, autocross, or drag application

I was 1-3/4" below the front(s)

27" vs 25.25 in the rear, and now 27" all around and no ground clearance issues whatsoever!
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Old 10-15-2006, 08:43 PM   #12
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just to follow up

.. i got the springs in,and new isolators, .. all 4.. my mechanic did it cuz ive been too busy.. I paired them with a set of Tokico 5 way adjustable shocks and struts, and couldnt be any happier.. with with the amazing ride quality.

however, these springs sure do raise the car upa bunch. i know old springs(stock) do sag, etc.. but i musta gained about 3" in front and 3" in the rear....

after driving around for a week, the springs "settled" and the car body dropped about 1" on all corners...

i will however have to cut the rear springs, because hte back end is way to high... (jsut advice to those who plan on replacing springs)
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