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Old 11-29-2009, 06:06 PM
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Default Will lowering springs even out the front/rear ride height?
i've been looking at springs to lower my Trans Am. i was originally looking at the Eibach pro-kit, but with all the bad reviews i've heard from them i'm probably going to go with Strano's.

So, like my heading says, i'm wondering if springs will even out the cars height. right now it sits noticeably higher in the rear than the front.
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I'm on Strano springs and Koni shocks and my rear is about 1/4" higher in the rear. I like it! It's a MUCH better stance than the Pro-Kit I just got rid of and it rides MUCH, MUCH, MUCH better too!

Can't go wrong with the Strano springs!
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my BMR springs have the height almost identical all around.

26.5" at the highest point on all 4 wheel wells.
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^thanks.

anyone else
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to even it out a little you can always just take the spring isolator off of the top of the rear spring and replace it with some heater hose to even it out a little. known as the "heater hose mod" for anyone who has not heard of this before.
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Originally Posted by therealcreeper
to even it out a little you can always just take the spring isolator off of the top of the rear spring and replace it with some heater hose to even it out a little. known as the "heater hose mod" for anyone who has not heard of this before.
heater hose mod ftw!
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^thanks for the tip guys. i've heard about that mod a lot, but never really looked it up. i finally just read the write-up so i'll probably do that tomorrow. that should hold me over until i get my springs sometime next month.
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Originally Posted by BandDirector Blk98ZM6
I'm on Strano springs and Koni shocks and my rear is about 1/4" higher in the rear.
I've got Stranos/Konis and it's pretty much the same thing with me. The rear is just a little bit higher than the front.

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Originally Posted by crimson_bird
^thanks for the tip guys. i've heard about that mod a lot, but never really looked it up. i finally just read the write-up so i'll probably do that tomorrow. that should hold me over until i get my springs sometime next month.
If you decide to go with another spring i would like to give you another option. BMR springs have a front rate of 550lbs, a rear rate of 160lbs and will lower the car 1.25". Our springs also have a lifetime guarantee against spring sag. We plenty in stock and can ship them out the same day if you order by 3pm est. If you have any questions about our springs or any of BMR'S products please give me a call.
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Originally Posted by xXxSilveradoxXx
I've got Stranos/Konis and it's pretty much the same thing with me. The rear is just a little bit higher than the front.

That's a nice stance with the Strano/Koni set up.
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Originally Posted by gm02ceta
That's a nice stance with the Strano/Koni set up.
Why thank you Sir!
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need to see pics of heater hose.
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I find that 1/2" heater hose fits best. a little spray lube helps it slide on easily.
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Originally Posted by pjb
I find that 1/2 heater hose fits best. a little spray lube helps it slide on easily.

thats what i thought.

thanks bro.
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