Spring spacers, where to get them.

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Old Nov 19, 2001 | 04:26 PM
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Default Spring spacers, where to get them.

Where can i get some spring spacers for the rear end of my 86 CGT-CE. Preferably cheap. My 15x8 sport wheels rub, and i'm too poor and i'm saving for the full suspension replacement.
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Old Nov 19, 2001 | 06:01 PM
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A cheap way to raise the rear is to add another spring cup to the bottom side of the spring I have done this on my car before and you can put the cup on right side up or vice versa to change the amount of raise, I think it will go up about 3/4 inch .
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Old Nov 20, 2001 | 08:09 AM
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Most major auto parts stores carry spring spacers. I can't comment on which one to use, but I've had these metal ones with bolts on mine for a few months with no problems. Jacked up my sagging 'rear end' about an inch.
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Old Nov 20, 2001 | 11:05 AM
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Will i need to compress my springs to get them on, or do the bolt on with the sprong still on the car?
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Default do i need a spring compressor?

or do they attach with the springs on the car?
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Old Nov 20, 2001 | 08:23 PM
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Actually they work the opposite way. To lift the car you need to jack up that wheel and extend the spring, then slip the spacers inbetween the coils. Cheezy, but works ok.
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