'86 suspension rebuild ?
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Burning Brakes
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'86 suspension rebuild ?
How high does the car need to be off the ground to get the front spring out? Is this high enough?
And since the exhaust has to be pulled, should I straight pipe it? I have a set of pipes for it, but idk if it will be too loud with a set of dynomax super turbo mufflers. or should I just gut the cat? Here in this part of Ga we don't have emissions
And since the exhaust has to be pulled, should I straight pipe it? I have a set of pipes for it, but idk if it will be too loud with a set of dynomax super turbo mufflers. or should I just gut the cat? Here in this part of Ga we don't have emissions
Former Vendor
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From: Carmichael ca
It looks like its high enough to get the spring out. Not sure why you'd need to remove the exhaust to change the spring. True dual exhaust is the best way to go though.
PS, nice color combo
PS, nice color combo
Burning Brakes
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From: Wallingford Vermont
'Spooky.
I'm in the middle of my (near done) suspension rebuild on my '86 too. Mine's silver and black also. Just picture yours, with the wheels off and tools strewn about EVERYWHERE....
I'm in the middle of my (near done) suspension rebuild on my '86 too. Mine's silver and black also. Just picture yours, with the wheels off and tools strewn about EVERYWHERE....
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Burning Brakes
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Wheels are off and underneath car as of right now, doing front and rear, replacing everything, springs included
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Le Mans Master
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From: Phoenix AZ
2021 C4 of the Year - Modified Finalist
I have the base springs, and the car rode terrible with the 16 inch wheels and tires.
I changed to C5 thin spoke wheels, and newer technology style tires, and it rides like a dream compared to the way it rode before.
You should upgrade the wheel/tire combo, you will understand why after you do it. I know, your tires are almost new.......
I changed to C5 thin spoke wheels, and newer technology style tires, and it rides like a dream compared to the way it rode before.
You should upgrade the wheel/tire combo, you will understand why after you do it. I know, your tires are almost new.......
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