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02-15-2004, 02:38 AM | #1 |
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lowering springs, does brand matter
ive been looking on ebay for a set of lowering springs for my 92 lx. There are a few brands that only cost like $85. Maxspeed and Dropzone are pretty cheap, should i stay away from these? They both lower the car about 2 inchs, is that too low? Thanks for any info.
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02-15-2004, 03:01 AM | #2 |
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I read somewhere that 2 inches is the maximum you should lower without changing other parts of the suspension to counter increased bumpsteer. I wouldn't accept thier 2" lowering claim as the gospel truth, though. Sometimes they lower your car significantly more then they claim.
I recently installed an Eibach pro-kit on my 91 LX and it lowered the suspension 2" in the front and a little bit less in the back. 2" was too much, my slightly oversized tires now rub a bit on the inside of the front wheel wells with the steering wheel locked to the side. I haven't noticed big problems with bumpsteer, and the handling difference is like night and day between the eibachs and the wunky 13-year-old stock springs. Apparently I get a lifetime (or something like that) warranty on the springs such that if they ever sag or break on my otherwise unmodified (hey, how will they find out) 'stang I get a new set for free. As for the other brands I don't know, but the warranty on the eibachs is what sold me. Have fun getting those front springs in. They were a *****. |
02-18-2004, 09:16 AM | #3 |
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Search the archives in the Corner Carvers forum.
YES there is a HUGE difference in quality between brands. THe cheaper ones dont hold their shape and sag over time. IMOHO, Eibach, H&R are some of the best.
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02-18-2004, 10:11 AM | #4 |
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I was happy witht he edelbrock drop springs I used to have. I thought it was pretty easy to install the drop springs. about 20 minutes per spring.
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02-18-2004, 12:42 PM | #5 | |
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