Time to lower 2001 SS
Time to lower 2001 SS I want to lower my car I just don't no what items I must have just to lower it, this is my dd car and it never sees the track, was going to buy the bmr front springs and do the hose mod to the rear. I just don't no everything I need to lower the car anyhelp would be great. Fyi I want the car to be lowered about an inch and I have on the 27 of dec 295/35/18 on the rear
Good morning nowlin.
You could try these: http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...=113&ModelID=7
And discuss shocks with Sam while you're at it.
When lowering, the lateral location (side-to-side) of your rear wheels change so you should realign using one of our Panhard bars: http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...roducts_id=355
Let me know if you have any add'l questions.
ramey
You could try these: http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...=113&ModelID=7
And discuss shocks with Sam while you're at it.
When lowering, the lateral location (side-to-side) of your rear wheels change so you should realign using one of our Panhard bars: http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...roducts_id=355
Let me know if you have any add'l questions.
ramey
Yup, put the lowering springs in and PHB on. Drive it around a few miles to settle everything. Final adjust on PHB to perfectly center the rear wheels. Then to the alignment shop.
New shocks are optimal but you can use your existing ones for awhile. Just don't expect infinite life out of them.
Happy Lowering.
ramey
New shocks are optimal but you can use your existing ones for awhile. Just don't expect infinite life out of them.
Happy Lowering.
ramey
Lowering on your factory shocks, if they are DeCarbons, isn't always the best idea, but sometimes it works out just fine. But I would like to disclose that first. Doing the hose mod out back really isn't much of a drop so it shouldn't offset the rear too much. But, any reduction in ride height means that the panhard will be too long. If you're looking to do it right, you really should install an adjustable panhard bar. Our springs being a 1.25 inch spring usually gives the car a nice, subtle rake with the hose mod.
These are our two most popular choices for street/strip cars:
PHR002
PHR010
Let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
- Kevin
These are our two most popular choices for street/strip cars:
PHR002
PHR010
Let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
- Kevin
Stock shocks with lowered springs is a horrible ride. If not right away, it won't take long.
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Verdad Gallardo The PHR010, on the other hand, only has one side poly, the other is a rod end. The rod end is great because it is a precision piece while the poly will flex around a little. Over the time, rod ends tend to wear out a little bit...or as I like to say, "break-in" and can generate some rattles. Which is why we push it more as a race-inspired part. Having the poly side mounted to the body and the rod end mounted on the rearend makes for a fairly good compromise for many.
But, if any increase in suspension noise is a fear of yours, then the PHR002 will introduce the least amount.
- Kevin
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Strano springs and Koni 4/4 shocks on my DD car with UMI adj panhard bar. Night and day difference from stock and I love the stance. Can't go wrong with the Strano lowering springs in my opinion.
