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Old Sep 30, 2006 | 11:38 AM
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I have a '77 with a 350 trans. when I go from park to drive the rearend really squats down. is this normal? I replaced the rear spring and no change. new shocks, maybe?
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Old Sep 30, 2006 | 11:54 AM
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They all do that...
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Old Sep 30, 2006 | 12:34 PM
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yup, they all do that from the factory. ofcourse there are aftermarket changes that can be done if you want to. see vette brakes and products catalog, and others.
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