What kind of springs can I get to lower about 2 inches? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

predacon · 01-11-2011, 10:48 AM

Anyone know of a brand that allows a 2 inch drop? I know eibach is 1.3 I believe, personally i just don't think that's enough to cover the gap. thanks!

2010 2-Tone · 01-11-2011, 10:53 AM

I don't think any!! You might have to go with coil overs and check with each brand. 2" is much too low and you will have rubbing issues IMO.

elpatofeo · 01-11-2011, 10:59 AM

yeah, no springs will drop it that much...coilovers is ur best bet

axis · 01-11-2011, 02:44 PM

H&R Super Sport springs advertise 1.8in in the front and 1.7in in the back. That's the lowest i've seen in a drop spring. From the few i've seen post about them, they are extremely stiff and you'll most likely have to get camber plates to get your alignment within spec.

Apex Motorsports · 01-11-2011, 04:37 PM

There isn't a lowering spring for these cars that goes that low, and if there was you wouldn't want it. There are the H&R Super Sports that axis mentioned that go to 1.8 but you will suffer from a terrible ride, the rear will bounce like a pogo stick. If you want to go any further than about 1.4 inches on these cars you will need to look at coil overs. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

Hess Motorsports · 01-11-2011, 05:31 PM

The SS springs will address your drop but will compress your shocks too much forcing them to ride a LOT more firm. Apex is right that your only real choice is a coil over system that addresses both the springs as well as the dampers and shock pre-load.

Iansane · 01-12-2011, 09:25 AM

Drops that low can be done with either coil-overs or air suspension

Rob@WretchedMS · 01-12-2011, 05:08 PM

as has been stated, the stock struts will not work correctly with a 2" drop spring, you'll have to go to coilovers for that.

I have Pedders Supercar Coilovers and the Pedders XA Coilovers in stock ready to ship.

Beat the price increase that's coming!

coronado89 · 01-12-2011, 07:34 PM

I got a set of brand new h&r ss springs for 200 + shipping..

JusticePete · 01-12-2011, 10:08 PM

From the factory, there is roughly 24mm of jounce travel in GM speak. That iss the distance between the bumpstop and top of the strut. Overall it is about 40mm.

1 inch = 25.4 millimeters
40 millimeters = 1.57480315 inches

You can see why a 2" drop is a problematic setup with the 5th Gen Camaro. Rob is dead nuts spot on with his advice. Grab a set of Xa or Supercar coilovers before the price increase. Pedders coilovers preserve jounce travel by adjusting ride height separately from the coils. The entire monotube assembly screws into or out of the mount. This not only preserves jounce travel (read as ride quality) it leaves coil pre-compression unchanged with ride height adjustments.

01-11-2011, 10:48 AM	#1
predacon Drives: camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ma Posts: 35	What kind of springs can I get to lower about 2 inches? Anyone know of a brand that allows a 2 inch drop? I know eibach is 1.3 I believe, personally i just don't think that's enough to cover the gap. thanks!

01-11-2011, 10:59 AM	#3
elpatofeo LawBraker Drives: 10 SIM 2LT/RS & 2016 1SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fresno, CA. Posts: 910 View My Garage	yeah, no springs will drop it that much...coilovers is ur best bet __________________

01-11-2011, 02:44 PM	#4
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	H&R Super Sport springs advertise 1.8in in the front and 1.7in in the back. That's the lowest i've seen in a drop spring. From the few i've seen post about them, they are extremely stiff and you'll most likely have to get camber plates to get your alignment within spec. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

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01-11-2011, 10:53 AM	#2
2010 2-Tone Drives: 2010 RY 2SS with Custom Stripes Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Jennings, La. Posts: 2,220 View My Garage	I don't think any!! You might have to go with coil overs and check with each brand. 2" is much too low and you will have rubbing issues IMO.

01-11-2011, 04:37 PM	#5
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	There isn't a lowering spring for these cars that goes that low, and if there was you wouldn't want it. There are the H&R Super Sports that axis mentioned that go to 1.8 but you will suffer from a terrible ride, the rear will bounce like a pogo stick. If you want to go any further than about 1.4 inches on these cars you will need to look at coil overs. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

01-11-2011, 05:31 PM	#6
Hess Motorsports Account Suspended Drives: 2010 SS with WAY TOO MANY MODS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Orange County CA Posts: 128	The SS springs will address your drop but will compress your shocks too much forcing them to ride a LOT more firm. Apex is right that your only real choice is a coil over system that addresses both the springs as well as the dampers and shock pre-load.

01-12-2011, 09:25 AM	#7
Iansane Drives: 325is Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lansing Posts: 50	Drops that low can be done with either coil-overs or air suspension

01-12-2011, 05:08 PM	#8
Rob@WretchedMS Drives: His Wife Crazy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Silas Deane Auto,CT Name: Rob Anderson Posts: 1,789	as has been stated, the stock struts will not work correctly with a 2" drop spring, you'll have to go to coilovers for that. I have Pedders Supercar Coilovers and the Pedders XA Coilovers in stock ready to ship. Beat the price increase that's coming!

01-12-2011, 07:34 PM	#9
coronado89 Drives: 2010 SS F1-D procharger, Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brownsville, Tx Posts: 126	I got a set of brand new h&r ss springs for 200 + shipping..

01-12-2011, 10:08 PM	#10
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	From the factory, there is roughly 24mm of jounce travel in GM speak. That iss the distance between the bumpstop and top of the strut. Overall it is about 40mm. 1 inch = 25.4 millimeters 40 millimeters = 1.57480315 inches You can see why a 2" drop is a problematic setup with the 5th Gen Camaro. Rob is dead nuts spot on with his advice. Grab a set of Xa or Supercar coilovers before the price increase. Pedders coilovers preserve jounce travel by adjusting ride height separately from the coils. The entire monotube assembly screws into or out of the mount. This not only preserves jounce travel (read as ride quality) it leaves coil pre-compression unchanged with ride height adjustments.