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Old 05-22-2009, 05:52 PM
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Like the title says is it recommended to keep lowering springs up front with the stockers out back? What are the pro's/cons if any of doing this? Thanks for the time.
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Is the front already lowered?
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yes it has been for quite awhile.
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Cons: With raising the rear up your front +Castor will decrease slightly, and the front will scrape more. Also you handling characteristics will change with raising the rear up.
None of these are major Cons, just something you should be aware of.
Pros: Better ride quality from increased suspension travel, more ground clearance on the rear half of the car.
All of these I know for a fact, since I have airsprings on the rear of my car.
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That makes sense. Thanks for the help.
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Any other opinions?
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stock springs in the back should help launching over shorter stiffer springs, better weight transfer and won't throw off suspension geometry

seems like a really soft spring rate in the rear and then a really stiff one in the front would make handling a little awkward though
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Bump this back to the top to get some of the sponsors opinions.



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