02-27-2013, 10:10 PM | #29 | |
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If you want to dump that thing on the ground, LG or B&G. We can help you with the Pfadt, SLP or LG's. What's good Earnest! Great to see you here sir Thanks guys! Ivan |
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02-28-2013, 12:22 PM | #30 |
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Thanks for the quick response!
Ivan, looks like some PFADT's might be in my future. I'm always price conscious and that rules out SLP. I really like the drop the LG's had in your build, but worry about the ride for sure.
Check out my pic's below, for factory isn't mine sitting awfully low? I've seen lowered car's on here that seem higher. I do have over 100lb of stereo, but that shouldn't lower front? My rear was so low it was out of alignment. Would lowering springs drop more on my car since it's already low? Thanks as always for the great advice. See peddars lowered silver car also an SS, for reference
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02-28-2013, 01:01 PM | #31 |
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I think that you'd see no more than a 1" drop in your case. The ride quality will definitely improve as well.
Food for thought is that LG just released the new adjustable coilovers. They are at a pretty awesome pricepoint and are fully adjustable so not only can you set the ride hieght, but the dampening factor that they have will allow you to really dial in the ride. Something I've been thinking about doing for sure since, like you, I'd like a smoother ride. There always seems to be a compromise when it comes to doing just about anything on a car. Looks great but might ride rougher. Some folks are cool with it and it doesn't really even make much a difference. Others might though. The Pfadts are what you should most likely look into. Ivan |
04-12-2013, 10:21 AM | #32 |
Is it necessary to cut the bump stops when lowering the car?
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04-12-2013, 10:21 AM | #33 |
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maybe that is why my springs pop out every time I lift the car? I did not do this...
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04-12-2013, 01:00 PM | #34 |
03-06-2017, 12:27 PM | #35 |
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Danny5 (from the other drop spring install DIY) is correct on the spring tension. Using an impact gun I spun the top nut off the front and the parts did pop off but only 2-5 inches. I did this in the grass with the bottom of the strut butted up against a wall and all body parts behind the business end of the spring tension.
A question: How the hell can you torque that top nut holding the spring on the strut?! Unless there's a box end torque wrench I don't see it happening. I got it on there good with my impact gun but I'd hate to have it too tight or not tight enough. Has anyone taken a measurement on how far the shaft should be above that nut (post drop spring install)? That would be an awesome bit of info to have in this thread. Double posted in both drop spring DIY's for continuity. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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