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Old February 2nd, 2010, 09:35 AM   #1
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WHY do 1993-1998 firebird v6s sit lower than 2000-2002 firebird v6s!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!??????????

i had a 2000 v6 and in the front it looked great but the back sat way higher and the driver rear side always sits the highest!! HOW DO I {FIX} IT????
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Old February 2nd, 2010, 03:53 PM   #2
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Ummm new shocks???
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Old February 2nd, 2010, 06:44 PM   #3
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not sure...i dont think shocks would make that much of a difference...but its not out of the question...
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Old February 2nd, 2010, 07:44 PM   #4
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like i mentioned... the spring rate/manufactured shock may be different. as mileage is put on springs they will in way start to "sit" with time. one corner will not always sit the highest on vehicles. it will change from vehicle to vehicle put should all be withing a 1/8" to 1/4" of each other
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Old February 5th, 2010, 03:01 PM   #5
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quote from Firebirdforums...

"What your seeing in the photo's posted is more a result of the panhard bar style suspension which swings the rear end side to side as it compresses up and down. This can unload each spring and or both at the same time depending on the severity of the terrain and the way the car leans during a right or left turn. I've personally never seen an F-body that didn't have between 1/4 to 1/2" higher ride height on the drivers side rear. Also some times the springs can twist from their original orientation (lower pigtail facing forward) and cause an even more uneven ride height side to side."
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Old February 5th, 2010, 04:08 PM   #6
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the panhard bar may not be adjusted properly... it's always wise to get and adjustable one so you can take measurements and then center easier. all for corners should be within a 1/4" of each other once all said and done
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