Starting wishlist for Xmas. Lower springs

[Ernie70]

So I am looking at adding lowering springs to the wishlist for Xmas.WIfe is already pushing the issue LOL.
Looking at 2 options , the PFADT 1.2 drop , or the BMR 1.2. Don't need anything aggressive like a coil over , for she is my everyday driver , not doing any track , and I am looking to close the wheel gap without a rough ride. Leaning towards the PFDAT , because they are calibrated to work with the stock suspension. Since I am running a 275/40/20 20x10 MRR 1LE reps with the +23 off set up front , 20x11 315/35/20 +43 out back , am I looking at any rubbing concern? Mostly in the front?

Thanks for any input !

[1JEWLDSSRS]

Originally Posted by Ernie70

So I am looking at adding lowering springs to the wishlist for Xmas.WIfe is already pushing the issue LOL.
Looking at 2 options , the PFADT 1.2 drop , or the BMR 1.2. Don't need anything aggressive like a coil over , for she is my everyday driver , not doing any track , and I am looking to close the wheel gap without a rough ride. Leaning towards the PFDAT , because they are calibrated to work with the stock suspension. Since I am running a 275/40/20 20x10 MRR 1LE reps with the +23 off set up front , 20x11 315/35/20 +43 out back , am I looking at any rubbing concern? Mostly in the front?

Thanks for any input !

I've been running the Pfadt 1.25 springs for about 12 years now, really like them. Great ride and comfort. Several of my friends also did theirs after riding in my Camaro, same Pfadt 1.25's. When I had the same width and offsets on my Camaro with the MMR Z/28 replicas , I did have a rubbing issue on the left front upper sidewall tread area, the fender was cutting the tire on hard dips and turning right, sometimes. I went with a 285/35 tire and took care of that issue.

[Ernie70]

Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

I've been running the Pfadt 1.25 springs for about 12 years now, really like them. Great ride and comfort. Several of my friends also did theirs after riding in my Camaro, same Pfadt 1.25's. When I had the same width and offsets on my Camaro with the MMR Z/28 replicas , I did have a rubbing issue on the left front upper sidewall tread area, the fender was cutting the tire on hard dips and turning right, sometimes. I went with a 285/35 tire and took care of that issue.

AH , great info again buddy, thank you! Was it a bad rub as damage to the tire and or fender? Don't really want to change the size on already new tires lol. Maybe the springs will wait.

[1JEWLDSSRS]

Originally Posted by Ernie70

AH , great info again buddy, thank you! Was it a bad rub as damage to the tire and or fender? Don't really want to change the size on already new tires lol. Maybe the springs will wait.

Well it was a really bad rub where the inner sharp metal fender edge actually cut the tire where the tread meets the sidewall. I don't have any pics, but I had to replace both the fronts with the 285/35's.. Damage to the fender never happened, it just would move the inner plastic liner out of the way and expose the sharp edge of the metal fender.

[Rusty Shackleford]

Add a set of Hendrix offset differential bushings to the list. They'll help keep the axle angles happy when you lower the car. It's a bit of a project to pull the diff and get them swapped in, but worth the peace of mind for me.


I'm on BMR 1.25" springs and they are about the perfect ride height for me. Ride quality isn't terrible, but noticeably stiffer. Hard to tell because as a baseline I already have Pedders front and rear sway bars

[FASTFATBOY]

These are the 1 inch BMR's.

[1JEWLDSSRS]

Originally Posted by Rusty Shackleford

Add a set of Hendrix offset differential bushings to the list. They'll help keep the axle angles happy when you lower the car. It's a bit of a project to pull the diff and get them swapped in, but worth the peace of mind for me.


I'm on BMR 1.25" springs and they are about the perfect ride height for me. Ride quality isn't terrible, but noticeably stiffer. Hard to tell because as a baseline I already have Pedders front and rear sway bars

I didn't do the bushings on my Camaro, I was told that I didn't need to unless I went lower than 1.25. Info was from JDP Motorsports. No issues to date, and they have been installed for at least 12 years, and been through many burnouts and aggressive pulls. Zero wheel hop either since I did the solid cradle mounts, per them as well. I don't track or race my Camaro either, just a street car to enjoy.

[Ernie70]

Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Well it was a really bad rub where the inner sharp metal fender edge actually cut the tire where the tread meets the sidewall. I don't have any pics, but I had to replace both the fronts with the 285/35's.. Damage to the fender never happened, it just would move the inner plastic liner out of the way and expose the sharp edge of the metal fender.

AH , good to know... I will take note of that !!

[Ernie70]

Originally Posted by Rusty Shackleford

Add a set of Hendrix offset differential bushings to the list. They'll help keep the axle angles happy when you lower the car. It's a bit of a project to pull the diff and get them swapped in, but worth the peace of mind for me.


I'm on BMR 1.25" springs and they are about the perfect ride height for me. Ride quality isn't terrible, but noticeably stiffer. Hard to tell because as a baseline I already have Pedders front and rear sway bars

Was wondering about that with the amount of drop.

[Ernie70]

Originally Posted by FASTFATBOY

These are the 1 inch BMR's.

What wheel and tire combo sizes are you running?

[Rusty Shackleford]

Originally Posted by Ernie70

What wheel and tire combo sizes are you running?

Mine has Asanti Dynasty wheels, 20x10.5" rear w/35mm offset and 20x9" w/38mmoffset and a 9mm spacer (so 29mm offset total) front.


305/35 rear, and currently 275/40 front. Will be 275/35 front when I get new tires.