Life Span of stock springs
12-22-2008, 10:41 AM
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Car: 1999 Camaro Z28
Engine: LS1 V8
Transmission: T-56 6spd
Life Span of stock springs
My '89 GTA has the original springs all the way around. I know my front struts are shot and was wondering if the springs are too. The car has 140K miles, tracks correctly, and does not appear to have any damage to the suspension of any kind. With the mileage of the car are new springs in order?
12-22-2008, 10:51 AM
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Car: 1991 RS Camaro
Engine: L03 (want LS1)
Transmission: 700R-4 (and T56)
Axle/Gears: 4th Gen 3.23 posi
Re: Life Span of stock springs
Your rear shocks are gone too. Most shocks/struts need replacing between 50-80k miles. I don't know what mileage the springs should be replaced at- I've heard things from they never really fatigue to between 75-100k miles. It would probably be a good idea to replace them at 140k miles, though.
12-22-2008, 11:57 AM
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Re: Life Span of stock springs
I think you are right 91_5.7_TPI. I will start saving for some Pro-kits and a full front end rebuild kit.
12-22-2008, 12:08 PM
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Re: Life Span of stock springs
shox.com has good prices on spring/shock combinations.
hotpart.com has the best prices I've found for KONIs, if you're going that route.
hotpart.com has the best prices I've found for KONIs, if you're going that route.
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