sscamaroburn02

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At first I tightened up my sway bars with suspension unloaded and then redid it the correct way and it went down about 3/8 inch. Some cars for some reason sit higher than others, not really sure why.

73CamaroLT

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not for long.... a buddy of mine is selling me some shocks so ill be set

99Bluz28

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I wouldn't have done that.
You better make sure you didn't end up bending the sway-bar bushing clamps/mounts.

Rare99SS

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It should be fine. If something bends or breaks that means its weak! Replace it with bigger better.

Any other things I should look at or try to get this thing down?

SparkyJJO

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Until you get driving it around some it won't really settle. Heck even with totally stock stuff the car will always sit a bit high when first dropped back down after being up in the air because of how the front suspension geometry works. THe tires swing in an arc perpendicular to the rotation of the tires, so the friction of the tire pushing outward on the pavement keeps the height from totally dropping down until it has been driven around some.

All else fails just strap a cinder block under the hood

z28bryan

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What was your ride height before changing springs?

Rare99SS

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With stock springs? I don't remember. I know the back with the Stranos and hose mod it dropped it probably as advertised. The fronts not so much...

SparkyJJO

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Rear doesn't have the geometry that causes it to sit higher until it has been driven.

99Bluz28

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Other than drive it, no.

Rare99SS

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Hopefully take it for a drive Thursday.

ssjason232

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So, I ran into this same problem with my car (which I sold then just bought back last week

I bought stranos and konis and ran into the same problem. Called Sam and he told me to drive it. And I did. Nothing.

Put the springs on the lower perch (not recommend) and hardly a difference. I was running staggerd wheels, which didn't help the looks either.

Long story short, the solution was to buy BMR 1 inch drop front lower control arms. I reccomend just doing that now as none of the crap listed above will work.

Btw, it's not the springs. I even bought a set of eibachs to try and those were the same. Some cars just sit differently.

Get the BMR control arms. Put it back on the upper perch. You will be happy. As I am.

Rare99SS

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Almost $500 bucks though. Ive definitely thought about it but damn thats big money for me right now. The thing is though I shouldnt have to do any of this crap. They should sit like there suppose to and look like money.
Side note: I see your in Leesburg. Your kinda sorta somewhat close to me lol. I know a few people out that way.

SparkyJJO

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Yeah but these cars weren't exactly built to very tight tolerances lol. Heck look at various pictures of people's 100% stock cars. Some look normal, some you could swear were lowered an inch, and others look like somebody installed a lift kit.

Rare99SS

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Well took her for a few mile spirited drive tonight. Measured it when back in garage. Still the same. Maybe a smidge lower but not what I hoped for or expected. Looks like some drop lowers are in my future.

ssjason232

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Cool man. We should catch up sometime. A lot of good shows here on fri and sat nights.

You can see how the car is supposed to sit

Rare99SS

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Haha thanks. Id love to see how its suppose to sit. Do you ever go to Leesburg C&C?

ssjason232

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No, when/where? Going to the great falls one tomorrow. That one is pretty big. Leesburg would be super convenient.

Rare99SS

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I believe its at the Wegmans on Sunday mornings like 8-830. Ive never been to that one yet. Ive been to Katies once. That's kinda a hike for me but I don't care.

If your on Facebook send me a friend request, link in sig, and ill add you to the group page.

ssjason232

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Cool. I'll do that today. I normally go do my grocery shopping on Sundays there. Never seen a hint of anything of the like.

The great falls one was killer. Gonna start hitting that every Saturday.

The Alchemist

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I'm running Strano springs and Koni's, with them on the higher perch, and measure 25.5" on the front. Tires are 255/35/19s. So there is something wrong with your setup for sure.