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Old 08-09-2006, 05:22 AM
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lowering 67 camaro?? help

what is a good cheap way of lowering a camaro???
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Let's see. Good Cheap and Lower all in the same sentence.

Let the air out of the tires?

Sorry. I just couldn't help myself. IMHO if you can't afford to do it correctly, you will be disappointed with the results. Buy some dropped spindles.
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Old 08-09-2006, 06:47 AM
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LMAO @ Let the air out of the tires?

Actually, you could cut 1/2 - 1 coil off the front springs or you could buy lowering springs.
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Old 08-09-2006, 08:20 AM
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the cheapest way is cut springs and lowering blocks in the rear. takes about 3hrs, $40 for the block kit, and no looking back.
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actully I did see a vehicle at a carshow that was lowered on airbags but they also let all the air out of the tires. it was the red and black 1939 studebaker truck from www.1939studebaker.com. had me confused as to why.
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the tires are flat..lol still to high, where can i get the blocks ?
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Old 08-09-2006, 01:23 PM
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Summit, Jegs, just about anywhere actually. You can probably even buy them at your local parts store. Just make sure you get ones thatll fit your car, cuz they come in different sizes and configurations.
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pep boys usually has them in stock
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the cheapest way is cut springs and lowering blocks in the rear. takes about 3hrs, $40 for the block kit, and no looking back.

True, but don't forget that lowering blocks will accentuate spring wrap-up and wheel-hop significantly. It's cheap, but special rear springs are the best bet.
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Old 08-11-2006, 10:31 AM
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thanks for the onfo .. that helps
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I did an economy lowering on a firebird by cutting a coil from the front and taking the rear springs apart and removing some of the arch in a press.
No parts, just some labor.
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Old Camaros and Novas will lower their own rear ends all by themselves. Some folks call it spring sag, I call it incredible foresight.
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