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joes74
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...what products are out there? I know there are coils up front, but what about the leafs in the back? 
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You can get longer bolts for the rear spring to lower the back of the car.
sfallison
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And you can cut a coil off the front spring to lower the front.
"old school" method!
Otherwise, you can install airbag suspension to raise/lower your car.
"old school" method!
Otherwise, you can install airbag suspension to raise/lower your car.
74bigblock
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Bolts for the back as mentioned above. If really just a tad, you might be able to use what you have already.
For your front:
Is your car an A/C car?
If yes, is the system still in, or has it been yanked? The reason I ask is that compressor adds some pounds to the front end lowering it.
When I replaced my intake on my old BB from cast iron to Aluminum, my front end picked up almost an inch!!! Weight above the axle is a crucial piece of the puzzle.
Otherwise, I would check VBP for a spring kit on the front. I would advise against cutting your springs as they need to be cut exactly in the same spot. Since they are old, they may have settled somewhat... you'll never be able to get them lined up right. Do yourself the favor and find a kit, or buy new stock ones and cut those!
For your front:
Is your car an A/C car?
If yes, is the system still in, or has it been yanked? The reason I ask is that compressor adds some pounds to the front end lowering it.
When I replaced my intake on my old BB from cast iron to Aluminum, my front end picked up almost an inch!!! Weight above the axle is a crucial piece of the puzzle.
Otherwise, I would check VBP for a spring kit on the front. I would advise against cutting your springs as they need to be cut exactly in the same spot. Since they are old, they may have settled somewhat... you'll never be able to get them lined up right. Do yourself the favor and find a kit, or buy new stock ones and cut those!
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joes74
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Its mainly the rear I want to lower, so where to do I get these bolts, and how long do they have to be to lower about 1-2 inches. I just want to get rid of the raked look.
jdvann@roadrunner.com
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I bought grade 8 bolts at NAPA. Just used a small floor jack to support the spring when changing the bolt. I gained a inch lower from a 1.5" longer bolt.
74bigblock
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www.mamotorworks.com
Rubber bushing kit with long bolts:
PN 602-850
Urethane bushing kit with long bolts:
PN 602-852
They are available lots of places... as mentioned above, just make sure they are grade 8. You should replace all the bushings & washers connected to the bolts along with the bolts themselves.
73shark
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Be sure to check the clearance between the end of the spring and the tire sidewall when car is back on the ground and settled.
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