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Old 06-01-2004, 10:50 AM   #1
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'70 Skylark.. Have some questions

I just got a new 70 skylark that i am going to fix up to a nice strong runner...
The rear end needs to be raised a few inches as it is low.. I craweled under there before i bought it, and noticed it doesnt have leaf springs... Now adding leafs was the only way i knew how to raise the rear end.. how do you raise the rear on a 70 skylark?
Also, if anyone knows if a good skylark message board, please post!
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Old 06-01-2004, 11:31 AM   #2
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Air shocks?
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Old 06-01-2004, 12:24 PM   #3
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The coil springs are shot, replace them and it should come up. You could also get springs that will increase ride height
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Old 06-01-2004, 12:44 PM   #4
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One of the fixes we did (back in th 70s) to raise the rear, was change out the rear springs with ones from an El Camino or even a C10. That may be a bit more lift than you want though, but an option.
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Old 06-01-2004, 12:49 PM   #5
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My Monte Carlo SS was doing the same thing. I put in new springs and it's back where it should be. They aren't that expensive, either.
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Old 06-01-2004, 06:48 PM   #6
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New springs will do the trick
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Old 06-02-2004, 10:12 AM   #7
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awesome thanks a lot
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Old 06-02-2004, 12:28 PM   #8
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Old 06-02-2004, 07:41 PM   #9
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Hey shortbedchevy, any luck in finding a decent Buick board? I have a '64 Skylark and I came up empty-handed when I looked.
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Old 06-03-2004, 02:31 PM   #10
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i have come up emtpy handed too... www.dodge-charger.com and this site or the two best message boards out there, but i don't want to flood this place with my skylark questions... Someone needs to make a decent message board for us skylark guys
I'll keep my eyes peeled though!
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Old 06-03-2004, 03:04 PM   #11
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Agreed! yeah, keep me posted.
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