#88418 - 02/18/06 06:44 PM
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Registered: 04/12/05
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Loc: Memphis, TN
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I have a excess weight in the trunk from my subs and when I back to a curb the tail pipes scrub it I have already pushed one of my tail pipes in alredy how can I lift up the rear end?
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#88419 - 02/18/06 09:48 PM
Re: Rear end
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Registered: 03/07/05
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Loc: Southern KY
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How many miles have you got? The struts are probably shot for one thing, new ones will get rid of any sag. You can also go to heavier springs in the rear (I think the Intrigue rears are heavier and fit).
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'00 GP SE (L67 Swap, XP, Headers, 3.25")
'98 GTP, '01 Bonne
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#88420 - 02/18/06 10:08 PM
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Registered: 05/23/03
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Loc: Austin, TX
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A set of KYB struts and front strut mounts will fix that problem.
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Died 5/1/08, resurrected 5/15/08
ASCD SD hood, 17" Bullitts, Overkill PCM, 3.4" Pulley, NGK TR55IX, K&N 9" cone filter, JimmyC D/P, U-bend removed, Flowmaster 40 series, Hooker big bore tips with resonators, S/B brake lines, drilled/slot rotors, GMPP handling kit, KYB struts, F&R strut supports, HID's, LED's, 2.5" Air Dam, red GTP overlays on custom badges, white rear insert.
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#88421 - 02/19/06 01:41 AM
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Registered: 04/22/05
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Loc: Cleveland, OH
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Don't back up that far. How else do people who have even lowered their cars get by? Mine isn't really low and I've scraped before. 2-week old chromed dual/slash hooker tips, man was I pissed.
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#88422 - 02/19/06 10:49 AM
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Registered: 04/12/05
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Loc: Memphis, TN
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I got a little over 90,000 miles on my Prix
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#88423 - 02/19/06 12:17 PM
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Registered: 04/04/04
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Loc: Hoover, AL
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Hey,
Speaking of this topic I was wondering who replaced their own on the rear, is it hard? I know you'll have to get an alignment afterwards.
Does anyone have the know how to on this?
Thanks,
GTP Jack
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Sunroof, HUD,12 Disc CD Changer
180 T-stat, K&N FWI, Borla exhaust system, 3.4 Pulley, Tranny cooler, u-bend delete, High Flow CAT, Intense PCM 18" Chrome Tyfun wheels, painted center console, and dash panel.
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#88424 - 02/19/06 01:06 PM
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Registered: 09/17/04
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Loc: shelby twp, mi
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There was a post in here somewhere with some pretty good instructions...i had never done anything like it before and i found it pretty easy. I did it with a manual spring compressor (not as bad as i thought it would be) but i didnt have the torx bit i needed though (PITA without it). Search for the instructions and post if you have any questions. as long as you have all the tools you should be able to do it in a few hours.
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#88425 - 02/19/06 11:06 PM
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Registered: 05/13/05
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Loc: Cartersville, GA
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I replaced mine on a '98 GP GT and I did not need an alignment. Look for a higher rate stock springs for the GP, that is what I put in. It will handle a heavier load than the stock ones. I can't find the number right now, but I'll post them when I can find them.
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Mods: Pulley Boys 3.4" pulley, JimmyC downpipe /w cat, MSD 8.5mm plug wires, Taylor plug boots(Red), NGK TR-55 IX plugs, Thasher CAI, MAP Throttle Body Spacer, MAP Exhaust heat shield, GMPP handling upgrade kit, Energy Suspension Poly bushings, 97-02 Lotek A-pillar(3 gauge), Autometer Sport-Comp guages (boost, oil pressure, transmission temp), SilverStars Halogen bulbs, Blazertech 2200 foglights, Hawk HPS pads, F-body brakes, and rebuilt tranny....
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