Lowerin springs
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lowerin' Is one inch lowering the normal ammout most people lower their Trans Am's ?
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Originally Posted by PSYKOZ28
You should have it aligned, other than that nothing else needed.
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Originally Posted by UK-WS6
Is one inch lowering the normal ammout most people lower their Trans Am's ?
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An adj. panhard rod would be a good idea too, because the rearend will be off-center.
Also, I would not even try to use the stock Decarbon shocks (if you still have them), they seem to fail shortly after lowering the car.
Bilstein HD's or Koni's would an a great shock choice for most lowering springs.
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Thanks for that, haw does the rearend go off centre, or is it off centre from the beginning? and by lowering it, it just makes it worse ?
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Originally Posted by 99SS'Vert
That's about right. I've seen between 1"-1.5" for most spring kits.
An adj. panhard rod would be a good idea too, because the rearend will be off-center.
Also, I would not even try to use the stock Decarbon shocks (if you still have them), they seem to fail shortly after lowering the car.
Bilstein HD's or Koni's would an a great shock choice for most lowering springs.
An adj. panhard rod would be a good idea too, because the rearend will be off-center.
Also, I would not even try to use the stock Decarbon shocks (if you still have them), they seem to fail shortly after lowering the car.
Bilstein HD's or Koni's would an a great shock choice for most lowering springs.
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No, I think they're pretty well centered from the factory.
But, if you look at the how the panhard rod connects between the rearend and chassis, you'll see that by lowering the car it will push the rearend over.
But, if you look at the how the panhard rod connects between the rearend and chassis, you'll see that by lowering the car it will push the rearend over.
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If I put 1 inch lowering springs all round on my stock standard 2002 WS6 auto, will I need to have all the steering done, or will it still be o.k.
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Originally Posted by UK-WS6
Thanks for that, haw does the rearend go off centre, or is it off centre from the beginning? and by lowering it, it just makes it worse ?
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Using an adjustable panhard rod to center the axle at a given ride hieght without checking for wheelwell clearance is a common mistake. With wider aftermarket tires and wheels, this can create clearance problems.
When I installed my current set of wheels, I actually pulled the rear springs out and lifted the axle up into the car to make sure that I wasn't going to ruin some expensive tires. My tires tuck right up inside the fender lips, even on 10.5" wide wheels. No hammering required. Centering my axle with an adjustable PH would cause my tires to rub when I hit the bumpstops.
If there is clearance for centering the axle after checking for problems, go for it.
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Hi, Thanks for the compliments,
I think there are only perhaps 2 -3 of the WS6 convertibles in the U.K.
Maybe not even that many
Graham
I think there are only perhaps 2 -3 of the WS6 convertibles in the U.K.
Maybe not even that many
Graham
Originally Posted by SS 4 ME
I've never heard of any adjustments being necessary after installation of lowering springs. BTW, you have a beautiful car!
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Hi Graham,
Thanks for that.
I would one day like to find out how mant WS6's there are in the U.K. and out of them, just how many are topless
Graham
Thanks for that.
I would one day like to find out how mant WS6's there are in the U.K. and out of them, just how many are topless
Graham
Originally Posted by GrahamHill
Beautifull car!
(nice name too, lol)
(nice name too, lol)