matt1289

Hello, Currently I have the slp eibach/bilstein kit with about 100k miles on them. Still handles nice but rides like I am planning on getting the Koni 4/4 with either Strano's springs or Stock Springs (The HP7 kit with his sway bars more specifically). I can't decide. I drive it daily to and from work. Bump stops and bushings are also on my list.

My concern is ride height. Can anyone with Koni 4/4's and Strano springs share their measurements? I need the height to be higher than what I have now. I am sick of murdering my exhaust on speed bumps.

Disclaimer: I realize that I can't completely count on what others right heights are. I'm just looking for a round about idea. Will it likely be higher or lower basically no guarantees of course.

pancho toco loco

iTrader: (8)

Just go strano's/koni. Typically from the ground to the fender will get 26.5 - 27in's. Or to save coin just replace with koni and keep springs. Replacing your worn bushings and joints will naturally be a huge improvement

Sam Strano

iTrader: (41)

My springs won't be taller than the SLP Eibachs in front, maybe a touch higher in the rear. The issue is simply the exhaust doesn't fit well. I can see it under the car from this high angle even. Your car is not exactly low, mine aren't likely to raise you unless those spring have yielded, but that pic would indicate that is not the case.

matt1289

I measured it front and rear fender to ground. 26 1/4 front 26 1/2 rear. Does that seem lower than normal? I did buy the slp eibach/bilstein kit used about 6-7 years ago.

Is there anyway to raise the height while still using lower springs? Say if your springs lower is 1.2 inches but I wanted to raise it up slight by 0.2 inchs. Or is that not really feasible.

Hell if I just got it 1/4 inch higher that would make me happy lol.

Sam Strano

iTrader: (41)

There are ways, but not simple ways. My springs might be a little less low but it's not likely to me much if any. I am not comfortable in telling you "sure you'll be fine". We certainly don't slam the car by any means but when things like low hanging exhausts are involved and you are super low now anyway I can't in good conscience give you an answer I'm comfortable with.

Also remember that the ground to fender height is changed with actual tire size.

matt1289

Thanks, I understand. I was never expecting more than an educated guess. I think I will have to assume about the same or a tiny bit lower with your springs. Really it's just these 2 speed bumps that are retardedly high I have to drive over to get to where I work that scrapes my exhausts.

I guess I need to decide if I really want the car to stay lower or not.

matt1289

Sam how do you feel about springs spacers to tune in the height? What kind of effect would they have on handling and ride quality?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/gls-1103/overview/ .5 inch in height
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/gls-1102/overview/ .375 inch in height

I noticed they were used here http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/898...olet-lowering/ and seemed ok.

Also I sent you a PM for a shipping quote. I can't get the site to show me a shipping quote.

Sam Strano

iTrader: (41)

My site doesn't show shipping. And those won't work, the front springs for the cars they are made for are different than the sizes of your springs.

matt1289

To hell with it, I just go with your springs and deal with it. I only have 2 speed bumps that really bother me anyway.

Sam Strano

iTrader: (41)

LOL, well ok. I assume the quote in a PM? Haven't been in there yet... bear with me.

matt1289

Yeah in PM. No worries, I understand.