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Steve84Ec
01-02-2004, 03:26 PM
Okay, after a bit of looking around, I'm pretty sure i need to get coil springs. I was wondering if anyone knows of where to buy a good set thats not too extremely expensive, and won't lower the car any. I would like to stick with the stock height, i just like the look of it more. Thanks for any responses :D

Camino80
01-02-2004, 04:53 PM
I posted above about shocks and springs etc. above from PST. When the springs were installed the car sat high. It took a while for it to settle to normal height. Just to let you know what to expect. :cool:

1982 SS
01-03-2004, 10:11 PM
I Got some generic NAPA/Balkamp pieces, KYB Shocks, Belltech Dropped Spindles (2 in drop), and Global West Del-a-lum bushings. Expensive parts but they are the best out there, as a word of warning if you get their upper A-Arm bushings you have to get their A-arm rod (the one that holds the arm to the frame, whatever its called) the stock one won't work. I learned the hard way, my car is up in the air with no front end, I've got a local shop pushung the bushings and I found out about the rod at 5:15 on Friday, ran home and called Global West hoping to get something here today but no go. Worst part is I need the car monday And it will be Wednesday before I can get them installed. :-(

Steve84Ec
01-09-2004, 01:34 PM
does anyone happen to know anything about the PST ground zero springs? I found them for 95 for the front pair and another 95 for the rear. Anyone know if they are a good brand or not? thinking about making these my new springs. I really need some bad, and that 200 for all four springs is looking good to me(bank account is getting real low) Any replies are always appreciated!! :D

87SS
01-09-2004, 02:07 PM
Spring & Things (http://espo.com/)
$65 - $80 front pair
$60 - $65 rear pair

Tommy
01-09-2004, 03:20 PM
Will they lower the car? If so how much?

Camino80
01-09-2004, 07:00 PM
Steve, I've had the Ground Zero in for three years now and no problems. But also replaced all the bushings and front end parts, sway bar and shocks. They all work as a unit and replacing just one piece my not get the results your looking for. Also as long as the front end is in pieces I would go all the way. I think I paid about $650 for everything including Edelbrock IAS shocks (from Summit). The bushings were the "super polygraphite kit". p-s-t.com. JMHO 8)

Hansmanbo
01-10-2004, 06:41 AM
I got a pair of front springs for a big block A body. $40.00 bucks. Cut off one coil for stock height and solid ride! :P

WarPony
01-10-2004, 08:58 AM
I purchased a set of rear springs form Moog and they are great! P/N 5391. They are stiff enough that the air shocks don't even need air in them.

Moe
01-15-2004, 03:37 AM
If you can get rear coils out of a Malibu wagon, it'll lift you 2-3" at least.

They fit, I've done it. My parts car is a '79 wagon for my '80 el camino.

I highly recommend it. :)

Alchemist
01-17-2004, 04:37 AM
If you can get rear coils out of a Malibu wagon, it'll lift you 2-3" at least.

I highly recommend it. :)


And that's EXACTLY what i'm looking for! LET THE QUEST BEGIN!!!

Tommy
01-17-2004, 08:56 AM
Thats what I had. I changed them because I don't like the "jacked up look" any more. 8) I am a 1 1/2 lower in front & stock height rear with air bags.

elky1982
02-25-2004, 10:51 PM
i have a set of spring that will fix your elky they are used out of a 2000 s10 they will fix i will sale u.

nowukno
02-26-2004, 01:34 AM
Im looking for springs to lower my malibu wagon 1'to1.5' if anybody has some they want to get rid of,let me know please!!!