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Offline big_iron

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my suspensions broke..... maybe an upgrade??
« on: November 04, 2011, 01:28:26 PM »
ok so the right (pass) coil spring on bridgette (85 4 dr sedan) is broke so i either need to find one or figure out if there is an upgraded suspension system i can put on my bird (cheap) or maybe find a spring or front suspension off another vehicle that is close enough to make work???? might also consider a spring and a 1in spacer so i can run 16 in tires...... any thoughts on any of my rambling above?
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Re: my suspensions broke..... maybe an upgrade??
« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2011, 01:33:31 PM »
New springs available.
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Re: my suspensions broke..... maybe an upgrade??
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2011, 01:41:22 PM »
i wasnt sure if a parts store would carry them since so far my experience has been either its an old person who is amazed i know what an eagle is and cant find parts or a young kid who is convinced eagle talon is what i really mean and i really meant 95 not 85.
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mixed martial artist are like pit bulls. were highly trained and bred to protect our family, our property, and ourselves. But when someone rattles the cage and gets bit they aim to put us down like their stupidity is our fault. I am a cage fighter, does that mean i want to hurt you outside the cage? No. will i stand there and let you beat me because im trained to fight inside the cage? No. If you pick a fight i will defend my self, regardless of my training or your lack of. if you get hurt i may feel bad but in the end the fault is yours. If your to stupid not to start something you cant finish the i suggest you stay on the porch.

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Re: my suspensions broke..... maybe an upgrade??
« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2011, 02:01:13 PM »
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Re: my suspensions broke..... maybe an upgrade??
« Reply #4 on: November 23, 2011, 09:11:29 PM »
Quote from: mudkicker715 on November 04, 2011, 02:01:13 PM
http://www.springsnthings.com/front-coil-springs
I used them about a year ago.
How have they held up, looking for replacements for the front coils, just got done replacing both rear leaf springs.
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Re: my suspensions broke..... maybe an upgrade??
« Reply #5 on: November 23, 2011, 10:08:46 PM »
Its hard to say. Apears to have retained the height. Before i had the metal 1" spacers with just the springs its the same heightish.
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Re: my suspensions broke..... maybe an upgrade??
« Reply #6 on: November 24, 2011, 12:12:35 AM »
What is the correct way to measure ride height?
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Re: my suspensions broke..... maybe an upgrade??
« Reply #7 on: November 24, 2011, 12:44:40 PM »
Usually between the axle and frame. I measure from the ground to the wheel well opening to tell if there is any change before/after suspension work.
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