Whiplash

anyone ever wrapped their springs to give the *** end a bit of a lift??

since the install of the stereo the drop has become too much for my liking..
thinking of wrapping a couple of the coils in 5/8" hose..
option is to rep[lace the Eibachs with OEM

thoughts please..

imported_gatherer

The OEM might give you a great drop being that they are a lesser spring rate... I'd recommend getting custom springs of a higherrate

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

I haven't done it, but truth be told, that's a temporary solution to a permanent problem. in your heart you know what you have to do.

imported_bevboyy

Use hard rubber spacers. I used to do this - ages ago - on my first domestic to give the *** end a lift. You would install these on the shock towers. I dunno where you could get these now - maybe a shop for 4x4's?

Whiplash

ya, i know...but the right way is kinda 'spensive atm..
so are custom rated springs too

i'll have a look for "blocks" tho (spacers) and if that doesn't pan out i'll look for other alternatives.......

appreciate the feedback guys!!

Cantonagod

I beleive CT has spring wedges to stiffen your springs.

Whiplash

tanky Spanky

imported2nv

if you start sticking things in your springs you will hear all kinds of noise from them i would say put your stock springs back on if it will level itself off.

scarlemthug

Is it unsafe if you put in like 1/4" rubber spacer to raise the ride height slightly?

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

all depends on who's doing it

Marty, I guess my vote is for stock springs too... at least ATM

imported_JookSingKid

Stock springs in the rear will mess up the ride.

the higher spring rates in the aftermarket springs on the front will put more weight onto the rear... the stock spring rates in the back won't support the weight as well.

So basically the rear will just bounce around when marty drive around... prolly also cause premature shock wear.

The spacers or taller stiffer customer springs in the rear is a much better idea. i dunno about wrapping, doesn't seem like an effective idea.

Whiplash

thanx for the furthur feedback guys...still pondering

shlammed

doesn't eibach make you custom rate springs @ no extra cost?

imported_gatherer

Shlammed I thought so too.. Maryty do you have Coilovers or springs? if coilovers call wheel and tire zone they know of a place n Niagara area that makes replacement springs of the rates you want in the diameter you want with the hieght you want... or call me and I'll explain how that all works

Whiplash

springs only Jason..

shlammed..i'll give 'em a shout and find out..thanx

Nova_Dust

I thought OEM are softer and with all that weight the car would be sagging even more?

2 years ago I had 3 people in the back of my car weighing over 500lbs and the car was lowered at least 2 inches instantly. It was a nightmare!

Marty, get custom springs man, do things right the first time!

dingus88

ok you guy's are tools...wrapping yoru springs is liek from the 60's...it will incresse your spring rate and throw thigns outta wack...not to mention custom springs...wtf is that

sell your springs and get coil overs whether it sleeves or full problem solved

I'm guessign you ahve stock shocks aswell and increasing the spring rate more with added weight will cause a very unstable suspenion...

Nova_Dust

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