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Old Jan 13, 2002 | 06:58 PM
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Default Lowering Car, Need Some Help/Buying Advice

I plan on getting some rims this summer, Boyd Coddington Smoothie IIs, 17x9 in front and 18x9 or 18x10 in the rear. I also want to lower the car a little to compliment the rims. I am wanting the SPL/Eibach springs that lower the car 3/4"-1" all around. I'm curious if I will need to replace everything with these springs (shocks, panhard rod, LCAs and relocation brackets, etc). Also, I don't want to pay the $$$ for Bilsteins, what are other good shocks for cheaper? Thanks for any help.

One more thing, if you've got SLP/Eibach springs, post pictures of your car please. Thanks.
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Old Jan 14, 2002 | 06:54 PM
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Josh,

With less than an 1" drop, I wouldn't be too concerned with replacing suspension parts. The first item to consider is an adjustable panhard though to get your rear end centered back up. My has the Eibach Sportlines, which are 1.5-2" low, and I have stock 17x9 SS wheels.

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Old Jan 15, 2002 | 12:24 AM
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You could do the relocation brackets but they aren't necessary with the SLP eibachs. Even the APHR is kinda up in the air. I would do the APHR rod though.

I would save up for a set of bilsteins if I was you. Swap them at the same time as the springs.
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