99screaminregal Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 Ok, took Rocket in to get an alignment the other day and the shop said they couldn't do it due to some missing parts in the rear suspension. The tech showed me where but couldn't tell me the name of the part, just said there should be a block here and here and that they were for ride height. I replaced all 4 struts b4 winter and never got it in the shop after. Never seen them and didn't know the difference because the old struts were shot. I thought it was because the KYBs I purch. had the adjustable holes. Here's what I'm looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake91 Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 oh yeah i know what part that is but i cant think of what it is called its a bushing of some sort i can take a pic it you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990lumina Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 Probably the rubber pad for the rear monoleaf. Go get some new ones from Napa. They don't do shit for ride (adding those Napa pucks) height but you need something there to protect the ends of the monoleaf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 What engine do you have? Do you have a rear swaybar? Is the one on the opposite side missing or present? They basically are a light duty rubber spring to stiffen the suspension, and many cars come without them, BUT... those cars have a rear swaybar instead. Some sportier models came with both. I suggest removing the remnants and going back. Probably the rubber pad for the rear monoleaf. Go get some new ones from Napa. They don't do shit for ride (adding those Napa pucks) height but you need something there to protect the ends of the monoleaf. you are talking about monoleaf pucks, these are not them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake91 Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 he has the dohc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990lumina Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 Oh we're talking about those "helper" springs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99screaminregal Posted March 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 That's not it. I know what you're talking about though. Those are still there. These go on the outside, in the bracket with the posts. I'll upload the photo to my computer and circle what I need. I believe I've seen them on other cars. They kinda look like an 8 to recall. Take your picture Jake and I'll circle it. Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 Oh we're talking about those "helper" springs? YES. That's not it. I know what you're talking about though. Those are still there. These go on the outside, in the bracket with the posts. I'll upload the photo to my computer and circle what I need. I believe I've seen them on other cars. They kinda look like an 8 to recall. Take your picture Jake and I'll circle it. Thanks guys! they are "auxilary helper springs". only totally base cars without swaybar had them. or higher end sporty cars they GM decided needed more stiffening than the swaybar could offer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99screaminregal Posted March 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 Yup and Yup. DOHC and you got it Ken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99screaminregal Posted March 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 WINNAH!!!! What would we do w/out Krazy Ken? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hairdo12 Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 Don't waste your money getting the rear aligned if its a 92. There really isn't anything to align. I work on my rear suspension all the time and never had it aligned. My tires usually dry rot before they wear out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99screaminregal Posted April 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 Don't waste your money getting the rear aligned if its a 92. There really isn't anything to align. I work on my rear suspension all the time and never had it aligned. My tires usually dry rot before they wear out. Kinda hard to overlook the rear camber when you look at the tires from the rear and see a V shape. Camber is way, way out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 Don't waste your money getting the rear aligned if its a 92. There really isn't anything to align. I work on my rear suspension all the time and never had it aligned. My tires usually dry rot before they wear out. This comment SHOULD be ignored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99screaminregal Posted April 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 IGNORING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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