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03-14-2006, 08:08 PM
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lowering kit I'm looking to lower my car just a little to get rid of some of that gap. With the mods on my car stated below, what would you all recommend for a spring kit? My 2 choices right now are Eibach Pro/Hotchkis. Leaning towards the Hotchkis cause I hear of sagging in the rear with the Eibachs. Also, because I'm not "Joe Mechanic" someone else will be installing the kit. About how long will it take to change over the springs? My car is a daily driver and i know I will need to get my caster & camber adjusted after, is there anything else that would be needed?
03-14-2006, 09:44 PM
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It isn't something that you want to tackle unless you are somewhat mechanically inclined. There are also some tools that you will need, i.e. a spring compressor tool, air tools (just because it's hard to put as much torque on some of the nuts on the suspension with just hand tools), jack and jackstands for safety. Be sure to change your shocks at the same time. Stock shocks will not work properly with lowering springs. Depending on how much you want to lower your car, you might be able to get away with just purchasing Koni SA shocks and use the stock springs. You can get about 3/4" drop that way. If you HAVE to have 1" or more, then go with one of the 2 spring kits that you want and a good Bilstein HD that has been set to your liking or Koni SA or Koni DA shock.
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Hey Sills,
I already have Bilstein HD's on there, but they are not revalved. I got them about a year ago through Thunder Racing. Will those shocks be fine with either of those kits?
I already have Bilstein HD's on there, but they are not revalved. I got them about a year ago through Thunder Racing. Will those shocks be fine with either of those kits?
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Originally Posted by gordonloser
Hey Sills,
I already have Bilstein HD's on there, but they are not revalved. I got them about a year ago through Thunder Racing. Will those shocks be fine with either of those kits?
I already have Bilstein HD's on there, but they are not revalved. I got them about a year ago through Thunder Racing. Will those shocks be fine with either of those kits?