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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 02:28 PM
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What do I have to do to install lowering springs on my car. Such as instruction like what I have to remove or how long it might take
 
Old Nov 5, 2011 | 03:09 PM
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First which ones do you have or want? In order to control the springs, you really need an adjustable damper -- Koni single adjustable shocks.

Unless you buy the SLP kit that has Bilstein shocks and Eibach lowering springs -- already tuned to work together. Any other combination will shorten the life of your shocks. You really want to go with Koni SAs in most all other cases. Some of the better ones out there are Strano's lowering springs:

http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...=113&ModelID=7
 
Old Nov 5, 2011 | 04:59 PM
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I have the eibach pro kit. I was just looking for some input on what I need to remove to take off the stock springs
 
Old Nov 5, 2011 | 06:03 PM
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Jack the car up. Put jacks under the jack points on the body. About 12" infront of rear wheels. Drop the diff down as far as possible. Add some support with the jack undo the shocks and drop the diff down as far as needed to pull the springs out. You'll need to remove the tires aswell.
 
Old Nov 5, 2011 | 09:18 PM
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And what about the front?
 
Old Nov 5, 2011 | 09:26 PM
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OH MY GOD!! PLEASE. Let me stop you right now. I had them on my camaro when I got the car. I HATED THEM. The car would bottom out everywhere. If your in a parking lot with speed bumps you should just back out while you still can or you should start looking for a new oil pan. Mine pan leaks because of them stupid springs along with my power steering. The car rode like CRAP. You could feel everything. And if you plan on doing mods like headers dont put the springs on because they would be hitting the ground. I got rid of them and am so happy. And they slow you down to. I looked like a import. LOW N SLOW
 
Old Nov 5, 2011 | 09:33 PM
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Well you must have gotten a crappy set of springs...everyone else i've asked says it rides fine and it doesn't smack unless you don't know how to drive a lowered car...
 
Old Nov 5, 2011 | 10:04 PM
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I'm not to sure about the front. Never taken the springs out. You'll need a spring compressor. Jack up and put stands behind front tires. The jack points are about 16" back from the front tires. Remove wheels undo the lower shock bolts. Compresss springs undo top mount. I could be wrong about the top mount. Like I said I've never touched the front shocks before.
 
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Ite thanks
 
Old Nov 6, 2011 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by 3800camaro
I'm not to sure about the front. Never taken the springs out. You'll need a spring compressor. Jack up and put stands behind front tires. The jack points are about 16" back from the front tires. Remove wheels undo the lower shock bolts. Compresss springs undo top mount. I could be wrong about the top mount. Like I said I've never touched the front shocks before.
that's pretty much it. the shock towers are a pita to line back up sometimes
 

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