Ride height problem????
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Ride height problem????
I just installed a set of KYB Gas A Just's this weekend on my 77
Not the car seems to be sitting about 2 inches taller..Is this normanl?
WIll the shocks settle?
Is there a way to adjust the shocks?
Dont get me wrong the car drives great just sits taller now.
Not the car seems to be sitting about 2 inches taller..Is this normanl?
WIll the shocks settle?
Is there a way to adjust the shocks?
Dont get me wrong the car drives great just sits taller now.
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"Designed to deliver maximum driving control, KYB's Gas-a-Just® High Performance Shocks provide a high performance ride. Gas-a-Just® High Performance shocks’ higher gas pressure keeps tires glued to the road while its superior strength monotube design with floating piston makes for fade-free performance and the seamless cylinders and eye rings provide durability. The Gas-a-Just® High Performance Shocks offer a wide range of applications including RVs and motor homes." <- from KYB site
whats the 'a-just' part?
I've been looking at these for my 81.
whats the 'a-just' part?
I've been looking at these for my 81.
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"Designed to deliver maximum driving control, KYB's Gas-a-Just® High Performance Shocks provide a high performance ride. Gas-a-Just® High Performance shocks’ higher gas pressure keeps tires glued to the road while its superior strength monotube design with floating piston makes for fade-free performance and the seamless cylinders and eye rings provide durability. The Gas-a-Just® High Performance Shocks offer a wide range of applications including RVs and motor homes." <- from KYB site
whats the 'a-just' part?
I've been looking at these for my 81.
whats the 'a-just' part?
I've been looking at these for my 81.
I was thinking the same thing.. Cause they dont A-Just !!
But like it says they sure do make the car hug the road...
Im thinking now i can put some different tire on the car. A little wider in the back.
Not realy sure yet ..
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Man, your 'vette is all over the place. I guess when you say "hug the road" you mean it!!!
, first it's all bent out'a shape, now it's 2" higher? I think it's time you put it on a drive on lift and took a good look at the frame, body mounts and suspension.
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And I tossed the boxes that they came in.
This could all be in my head too... But its almost a fist width from tire to fender... ?
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Hi ptroxx,
If that were my car, I would look up the ride height specs in the Chevrolet shop manual and then measure the car. That way I'd know exactly where the car is vis a vis what it should be; to high, too low, just right. Knowing that would make it easier to decide what, if anything, needed to be done.
PS. I used to live on Railroad Ave., near 101.
Cheers,
Pete
If that were my car, I would look up the ride height specs in the Chevrolet shop manual and then measure the car. That way I'd know exactly where the car is vis a vis what it should be; to high, too low, just right. Knowing that would make it easier to decide what, if anything, needed to be done.
PS. I used to live on Railroad Ave., near 101.
Cheers,
Pete
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Another suggestion would be to take the front shocks off or just unbolt the bottoms and see what happens. That will tell you if your shocks are affecting your ride height. 
I'm sure you know, but in case you don't, be sure to have the car jacked up with supporting stands on the frame while unbolting the lower shock bolts.
I'm sure you know, but in case you don't, be sure to have the car jacked up with supporting stands on the frame while unbolting the lower shock bolts.
Last edited by Jud Chapin; Oct 25, 2007 at 09:56 AM.
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Hi ptroxx,
If that were my car, I would look up the ride height specs in the Chevrolet shop manual and then measure the car. That way I'd know exactly where the car is vis a vis what it should be; to high, too low, just right. Knowing that would make it easier to decide what, if anything, needed to be done.
PS. I used to live on Railroad Ave., near 101.
Cheers,
Pete
If that were my car, I would look up the ride height specs in the Chevrolet shop manual and then measure the car. That way I'd know exactly where the car is vis a vis what it should be; to high, too low, just right. Knowing that would make it easier to decide what, if anything, needed to be done.
PS. I used to live on Railroad Ave., near 101.
Cheers,
Pete
Good old cotati...Railroad is one of my short cruising roads. I go downtown then make my way to petaluma hill road... Then back to Rohnert park.....
Thanks for the info Pete
George
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Another suggestion would be to take the front shocks off or just unbolt the bottoms and see what happens. That will tell you if your shocks are affecting your ride height. I'm sure you know, but in case you don't, be sure to have the car jacked up with supporting stands on the frame while unbolting the lower shock bolts.
I'm sure you know, but in case you don't, be sure to have the car jacked up with supporting stands on the frame while unbolting the lower shock bolts.Thanks
George