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Thread: Lifting the rear end for a better stance

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    Lifting the rear end for a better stance

    Is there any way to lift the rear of a 66/67 to fit in bigger wheels and tires? I am wanting to go for the hot rod look slightly similar to the pics below. There are pics of Riviera's sporting 20 inch wheels or more so I'm assuming it is possible. I am unsure how its done and if air shocks, springs, coils will work without damaging the vehicle any. Looking to spend around 500-700. Less is better.
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    For your budget, I expect you could go first class and run down to a spring shop and have them build you a new set of springs to your specifications.

    I built a set of 2" spacers (not shown in the pictures you see here), but you can buy them cheap:
    Click Here for coil spring spacers

    Click Here for adjustable coil spring spacers


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    What is the going rate for a set of built springs? The spacers may work. They do look like they can pop out if a vehicle was to drive over a bump in the road.

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    I have been abusing my spacers for years and never had a problem.

    Look in your phone book for the closest spring shop and give them a call.

    There are some on the net too:
    http://coilsprings.com/classic.aspx
    https://www.springworks.com/custom-coil-springs/


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    I appreciate the feedback. In all likelihood I will go with new coils and spacers. How much lift do you receive from the spacers front and rear? My aim is to have 16 inch wheels in the front and 18 inch 305 Mickey Thompson's in the rear.

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