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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 09:12 AM
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Wanting to raise my 71 rear end. It is sagging just slightly. I have the original steel spring and don't want to replace it. What is my best option? I would like to raise it about 2 inches. :
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 04:45 PM
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plastic surgery? lol....New stiff shocks might do the trick. Im not sure.
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Originally Posted by lonnieqc
Wanting to raise my 71 rear end. It is sagging just slightly. I have the original steel spring and don't want to replace it. What is my best option? I would like to raise it about 2 inches. :
Thanks for your help!
Try tightening the spring bolts an inch or two. If longer bolts help to lower the rear, shorter bolts should help raise it.
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