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PhatMax
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SEP 16, 07:15 AM
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Did a search, didn’t fine anything so here’s my question....
Does anybody know where to find new rear springs ? No, I don’t want to do coil overs... and don’t want lowering springs.
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Dennis LaGrua
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SEP 16, 02:55 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by PhatMax:
Did a search, didn’t fine anything so here’s my question....
Does anybody know where to find new rear springs ? No, I don’t want to do coil overs... and don’t want lowering springs. |
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All Pontiac Fiero's use struts that are a spring/shock combination in one unit. ------------------
" THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, custom ZZP /Frozen Boost Intercooler setup, 3.4" Pulley, Northstar TB, LS1 MAF, 3" Spintech/Hedman Exhaust, P-log Manifold, Autolite 104's, MSD wires, Custom CAI, 4T65eHD w. custom axles, Champion Radiator, S10 Brake Booster, HP Tuners VCM Suite.
"THE COLUSSUS"
87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H
" ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "
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PhatMax
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SEP 16, 03:43 PM
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Like what company ? Monroe does not offer a quick strut. Anything else is lowering coil overs.. all the struts I’ve seen are just the strut.
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Dennis LaGrua
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SEP 16, 04:23 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by PhatMax:
Like what company ? Monroe does not offer a quick strut. Anything else is lowering coil overs.. all the struts I’ve seen are just the strut. |
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You usually re-use the spring on the strut. What happened to it? If you broke or lost it springs for the strut should be available from a spring and suspension shop. Eibach also makes a number of springs that can be adapted.
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" THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, custom ZZP /Frozen Boost Intercooler setup, 3.4" Pulley, Northstar TB, LS1 MAF, 3" Spintech/Hedman Exhaust, P-log Manifold, Autolite 104's, MSD wires, Custom CAI, 4T65eHD w. custom axles, Champion Radiator, S10 Brake Booster, HP Tuners VCM Suite.
"THE COLUSSUS"
87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H
" ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE " [This message has been edited by Dennis LaGrua (edited 09-16-2020).]
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PhatMax
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SEP 16, 07:22 PM
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It’s not broke but figured at 160k miles it’s prob a little tired.. I’ve been rebuilding pretty much everything...front to back. Going to drop the cradle and rebuild entire suspension, motor, trans...etc . Welding the upper frame rails that always rust as well as the trunk corners. I did contact a company that will custom the springs in Kansas....$268 for a pair, they can make the spring rate what ever I need...crazy. I heard the rates were different on all four corners so now I just need to find the info on the originals..... unless you have a suggestion ?
Thank you for your help !
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Patrick
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SEP 16, 07:45 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by PhatMax:
It’s not broke but figured at 160k miles it’s prob a little tired...
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The springs may be a little tired, but if it's the original struts on that Fiero, I guarantee that the dampers are exhausted!  Also keep in mind that the factory struts only dampened on the re-bound... in other words, there was no resistance on compression, even when new. Aftermarket struts offer resistance in both directions. I think you'd find that the original springs are just fine when assembled with new struts.[This message has been edited by Patrick (edited 09-19-2020).]
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