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Old Jun 27, 2017 | 09:21 AM
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New rear coil springs

I just put new rear coil springs on my '67 C/S. I went with A/Z RCS5385S (made in USA,) which are heavy duty springs. It raised the rear end 1 5/16". Pictures show both before and after.
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Old Jun 27, 2017 | 09:29 AM
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Is that what you were after?
Old Jun 27, 2017 | 09:56 AM
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The after photo looks like it should (Factory Stance) These cars had that look to them....
Old Jun 27, 2017 | 10:28 AM
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I wanted it a little higher, and I figured 50 year old springs were worn out. I may go a little higher after replacing the front coils. It will eventually have a '71 "Hearse/Olds" 455 with a TH400.

It rides much smoother now with the new springs along with the rear sway bar.
Old Jun 27, 2017 | 12:20 PM
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they sell a spacer that fits under the rear spring, i got one in a 1" size to lift the rear a bit but not change the spring rate
Old Jul 8, 2017 | 12:59 AM
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I put Moog Cargo Coils in back of my '87 Cutlass and also a friends '67 LeMans convertible and in both cases I was happy with ride height, firmness and ride quality. In neither case did the car have a jacked up look at all.
Old Jul 8, 2017 | 06:04 AM
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What is a 71 Hearse/Olds? Are you referring to an engine from a Cottington Hearse?
Old Aug 2, 2017 | 01:18 PM
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Who sells the spacer? Just put new shocks and springs on and I am not happy with stance. I would prefer it to be slightly higher
Old Aug 2, 2017 | 01:45 PM
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Rear-Coil-...dZC3yW&vxp=mtr

i painted mine black its really hard to tell its on there even when looking at it. theres different sizes I used a 1" but there are 2 and 3" ones too.
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