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geekdrummer · 11-20-2019, 12:17 PM

I am sure you all remember the 1970's Camaro with 50's tires on the back and jacked up a bit. Man those things look bad to the bone in my opinion.

Has anyone ever jacked up at 5th Gen Camaro? If so, how do you do that or what do you use to accomplish that? It may look dumb, I just have never seen a 5th Gen jacked up.

Anyone have photos?

Thanks very much!!!

Sxren_Camaro'13 · 11-20-2019, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by geekdrummer

I am sure you all remember the 1970's Camaro with 50's tires on the back and jacked up a bit. Man those things look bad to the bone in my opinion.

Has anyone ever jacked up at 5th Gen Camaro? If so, how do you do that or what do you use to accomplish that? It may look dumb, I just have never seen a 5th Gen jacked up.

Anyone have photos?

Thanks very much!!!

Like this?

go_go_gadget88 · 11-20-2019, 12:35 PM

I think he is meaning more "gasser" style. Like in the 70s when they lifted the rears to stuff as big of a tire as they could in the back. See it a lot in old novas/gtos/etc..

Sorry OP, never seen someone do that on a 5th gen, so not really sure bout that one

Sxren_Camaro'13 · 11-20-2019, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by go_go_gadget88

I think he is meaning more "gasser" style. Like in the 70s when they lifted the rears to stuff as big of a tire as they could in the back. See it a lot in old novas/gtos/etc..

Sorry OP, never seen someone do that on a 5th gen, so not really sure bout that one

OOOOHH that lol

i haven't seen that ever on a 5th gen

pnwdan · 11-20-2019, 01:01 PM

Hard to do due to the nature of the independent suspension. If you recall, those older cars were leaf sprung and straight axle rear ends.

Benman · 11-20-2019, 01:16 PM

This is a "GASSER";
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I think this is more what the OP is referring to, it was THE LOOK back in the 70's:
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You could get somewhat of a raked look by dropping the front with lowering springs, but probably pretty hard to get the drastic rake of the old air shocked cars.

RankSS · 11-20-2019, 02:13 PM

This thread is destined to be a classic.

hrpiii · 11-20-2019, 02:16 PM

the fancy camaro computer will not like a huge difference in tire size, so you cannot go that way. It would have to be a suspension type lift in the back.

Jay_LHD3 · 11-20-2019, 02:37 PM

This thread reminded me of LittleMT's car. It was only lowered in the front and looked good with the Forgestars.

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=216002

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600hp-lpe · 11-20-2019, 03:37 PM

if you install coil over shocks, your ride height will be adjustable.
Most people go down - you could go up if you wanted to.

Not sure how much you want to elevate the rear...

redcoats1976 · 11-20-2019, 03:58 PM

did this to my hot rod pontiac back in the day.be warned that ride quality and handling will suffer...but it will look cool.

geekdrummer · 11-20-2019, 04:28 PM

Oh my gosh! You guys have made my day!! You all are freaking awesome! I just remember how cool it used to look where the backend was lifted about 6 inches or so higher than the front end. I did not know what you called it. Maybe "jacked up" is a Mississippi term (where I am from). Lowering the front is a great idea Jay_LHD3. LittleMT's car is bad ass looking!

Fred 6528 · 11-20-2019, 04:38 PM

Might give you a nose bleed

BehindBlueI's · 11-20-2019, 04:38 PM

It's a solid performance mod. You are going to go much faster because you are always going down hill...

11-20-2019, 12:17 PM	#1
geekdrummer Drives: 2014 Camaro LS Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16	Backend Jacked Up on 2014 Camaro LS I am sure you all remember the 1970's Camaro with 50's tires on the back and jacked up a bit. Man those things look bad to the bone in my opinion. Has anyone ever jacked up at 5th Gen Camaro? If so, how do you do that or what do you use to accomplish that? It may look dumb, I just have never seen a 5th Gen jacked up. Anyone have photos? Thanks very much!!!

11-20-2019, 12:35 PM	#3
go_go_gadget88 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS ABM 6M Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Kansas Posts: 617	I think he is meaning more "gasser" style. Like in the 70s when they lifted the rears to stuff as big of a tire as they could in the back. See it a lot in old novas/gtos/etc.. Sorry OP, never seen someone do that on a 5th gen, so not really sure bout that one __________________ 2010 ABM 2SS/RS LS3 6 Speed -- Rotofab CAI \| Speed Engineering 1 7/8" Longtubes w/ cat Delete \| Magnaflow competition catback \| TSP 231/246 cam\| TSP/PAC .660" Spring Kit \| TSP CNC Ported Heads \| Bo White PTB \| GPI Ported/RM Intake \| 3.91's \| BC Catch Can \| MGW Shifter \| BMR 1" Drop Springs \| BMR Trailing arms/Toe Rods/Rear UCA Bushings \| Pegasus Subframe Mounts

11-20-2019, 01:01 PM	#5
pnwdan Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Hard to do due to the nature of the independent suspension. If you recall, those older cars were leaf sprung and straight axle rear ends. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS LS3/M6

11-20-2019, 01:16 PM	#6
Benman Drives: 13 IOM 2ss RS manual Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Euless,TX Posts: 213	This is a "GASSER"; I think this is more what the OP is referring to, it was THE LOOK back in the 70's: You could get somewhat of a raked look by dropping the front with lowering springs, but probably pretty hard to get the drastic rake of the old air shocked cars. __________________ Rectangular Dollars will beat Cubic Inches

11-20-2019, 02:13 PM	#7
RankSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saskatoon SK Can. Eh Posts: 365	This thread is destined to be a classic. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS RS, Maggie with 3.4" pulley, 60# injectors, ADM dual fuel pumps, ADM Stage 2 Cam with Brian Tooley springs and pushrods, black CAI intake, Stainless Works long tube headers w/gutted cats, ZL1 Diff w/offset bushings, Pfadt lowering springs, Pfadt sway bars, Pfadt solid sub frame mounts, BMR trailing arms and toe rods, Hurst short throw shifter, Painted on Hugger Orange stripes, Forgestar F14 Piano Black wheels, Nitto NT05 rubber.

11-20-2019, 02:16 PM	#8
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,529	the fancy camaro computer will not like a huge difference in tire size, so you cannot go that way. It would have to be a suspension type lift in the back.

11-20-2019, 02:37 PM	#9
Jay_LHD3 Drives: 2019 F150 RCSB Abyss FX4 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,277	This thread reminded me of LittleMT's car. It was only lowered in the front and looked good with the Forgestars. https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=216002

11-20-2019, 03:37 PM	#10
600hp-lpe Drives: 2010 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NH Posts: 4,788	if you install coil over shocks, your ride height will be adjustable. Most people go down - you could go up if you wanted to. Not sure how much you want to elevate the rear...

11-20-2019, 03:58 PM	#11
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	did this to my hot rod pontiac back in the day.be warned that ride quality and handling will suffer...but it will look cool.

11-20-2019, 04:28 PM	#12
geekdrummer Drives: 2014 Camaro LS Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16	Oh my gosh! You guys have made my day!! You all are freaking awesome! I just remember how cool it used to look where the backend was lifted about 6 inches or so higher than the front end. I did not know what you called it. Maybe "jacked up" is a Mississippi term (where I am from). Lowering the front is a great idea Jay_LHD3. LittleMT's car is bad ass looking!

11-20-2019, 04:38 PM	#13
Fred 6528 Drives: 2011 ss Join Date: May 2013 Location: va Posts: 983	Might give you a nose bleed

11-20-2019, 04:38 PM	#14
BehindBlueI's Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Midwest Posts: 314	It's a solid performance mod. You are going to go much faster because you are always going down hill...