Suspension & Brakes Springs | Shocks | Handling | Rotors

Lowering with TD's

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 21, 2009 | 09:49 AM
  #1  
BlackLS199's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 176
Likes: 0
From: Whiteland, IN
Default Lowering with TD's

Ok here's the deal plan on lowering the car this spring but not sure what route to go seeing how I have TD's. I've done the search thing didn't really find what I wanted. So any help from you guys that have done this with TDs will help. Also I've got the tsp system.
Reply
Old Feb 21, 2009 | 10:29 AM
  #2  
UMI Performance's Avatar
FormerVendor
iTrader: (77)
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 5,473
Likes: 7
From: Philipsburg, Pa
Default

Our technical rep at UMI (Jerry) runs his front on lowering springs and the rear of stock springs. This gives him the racked look and offers additional clearance with his TSP true duals... its a pretty nice look I think. I run my personal car the same way but don't have true duals. What true duals are you running? What springs are you considering?
Reply
Old Feb 21, 2009 | 11:35 AM
  #3  
BlackLS199's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 176
Likes: 0
From: Whiteland, IN
Default

I've got the tsp system as well. I'm not sure what springs I'll be running just yet trying to get a feel of what is workin best for what i've got. You would by chance have a photo of your car or Jerry's would ya. Would like to see how much clearance there is.
Reply
Old Feb 21, 2009 | 11:46 AM
  #4  
UMI Performance's Avatar
FormerVendor
iTrader: (77)
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 5,473
Likes: 7
From: Philipsburg, Pa
Default

Let me look around and I will let you know, there should be one somewhere on one of my computers.
Reply
Old Feb 21, 2009 | 01:10 PM
  #5  
BlackLS199's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 176
Likes: 0
From: Whiteland, IN
Default

Thanks ! I appreciate it, I wasn't having much luck with search on finding pics.
Reply
Old Feb 21, 2009 | 07:30 PM
  #6  
BlackLS199's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 176
Likes: 0
From: Whiteland, IN
Default

anyone else?
Reply
Old Feb 23, 2009 | 12:21 AM
  #7  
azredbird's Avatar
12 Second Club
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 97
Likes: 0
Default

No problems here. I am using Sam Strano springs front and back with my custom fabricated true duals with an X.
Reply
Old Feb 23, 2009 | 09:33 AM
  #8  
BlackLS199's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 176
Likes: 0
From: Whiteland, IN
Default

What size is your tubing I'm using tsp's 3 inch system thats why I ask. Do you scrape on anything ?
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-5

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-6

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
Old Feb 23, 2009 | 12:58 PM
  #9  
CranMaro99's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,444
Likes: 1
From: Washington
Default

I have Strano lowering/performance springs and 3 inch TSP true duals.

I daily drive my car in Seattle of all cities, if that tells ya you can get away with it

But it ALL depends on how tucked up the true duals are.
Reply
Old Feb 23, 2009 | 04:42 PM
  #10  
BlackLS199's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 176
Likes: 0
From: Whiteland, IN
Default

I'm surprised you can get away with that! Do you just lowered in the front or did you go with all four corners?
Reply
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 07:12 PM
  #11  
BlackLS199's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 176
Likes: 0
From: Whiteland, IN
Default

anybody got any pics?
Reply
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 07:37 PM
  #12  
UMI Performance's Avatar
FormerVendor
iTrader: (77)
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 5,473
Likes: 7
From: Philipsburg, Pa
Default

Here is the two best I have where you can see the TSP true duals from the side or back (white Camaro). In these pictures there is a QA1 coil over in the front with QA1 springs. The rear is the factory springs.

Hope these help some!

Ryan
Attached Thumbnails Lowering with TD's-2005-track-3.jpg   Lowering with TD's-jerry-adam-7.jpg  
Reply
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 08:04 PM
  #13  
twitchtwice's Avatar
12 Second Club
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 2,612
Likes: 1
Default

im lowered about 1.5" all the way around and have a custom 2.5" dual system, with about 3" ground clearance at the lowest point.
Reply
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 11:21 PM
  #14  
azredbird's Avatar
12 Second Club
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 97
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by twitchtwice
im lowered about 1.5" all the way around and have a custom 2.5" dual system, with about 3" ground clearance at the lowest point.
Ditto!
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:32 PM.

story-0
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-1
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-3
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-6
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-7
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-8
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE