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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 03:27 PM
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I want to swap my rear 1.8 drop springs for 1.25 drop springs. I have adjustable lca's, relocation brackets, adjustable pan hard, etc. I know the panhard will need to be adjusted, but will the LCAs need to be adjusted for this change?

Also, the panhard needs to be adjusted with the suspension loaded right? i.e the wheels on the ground? so swap the springs, put everything back and once the cars on the ground, change the panhard length?

I would appreciate a quick response from anyone, im looking to do this today or tomorrow.

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Unless you have a drastic change in the angle of the LCA's, I don't see you needing to adjust them. With the PHB I found the easiest way to adjust them is with the car backed up on a set of ramps;I use Rhino Ramps myself.
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alright...and if i don't have any ramps? lol
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I would go buy a set, if you can find Rhino Ramps locally $40-60.
These are the ones I have:
http://www.blitzusa.com/products/lift/plrr12.htm
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why on earth would you want to go up with the car????
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its been lowered already....its too low. i want it to go from a 1.8 drop to a 1.25 drop...thanks for reading
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I would go buy a set, if you can find Rhino Ramps locally $40-60.
These are the ones I have:
http://www.blitzusa.com/products/lift/plrr12.htm
http://www.blitzusa.com/map/retail.htm
Having the axle setting on two jack stands is the same thing and all you need to do. You don't need to have the wheels and all that back on the car. Once you have the springs on, just jack the car up and set it back down on jackstands on the axle (suspension now loaded) and swap out the PH Rod. Once you get it on, you can center the rear then, or wait until you have it back on the ground, but it's just as easy to do it while the car is on the stands, especially since you just put in the PH rod.

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I want to swap my rear 1.8 drop springs for 1.25 drop springs. I have adjustable lca's, relocation brackets, adjustable pan hard, etc. I know the panhard will need to be adjusted, but will the LCAs need to be adjusted for this change?

Also, the panhard needs to be adjusted with the suspension loaded right? i.e the wheels on the ground? so swap the springs, put everything back and once the cars on the ground, change the panhard length?

I would appreciate a quick response from anyone, im looking to do this today or tomorrow.

Thanks!

All you should need to do is reset your panhard bar length. As other have stated you can do it with jackstands under the axle. As long as the suspension is loaded you will be able to get the body centered correctly. Do you need a set of 1.25" springs? We have our lowering springs available in pairs only if you need just the rears. Give me a call if you have any questions.

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Thanks BMR. I am actually installed them yesterday...they are BMR's btw.
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