Lowering: springs and shocks
#1
Lowering: springs and shocks
OK, so im trying to drop the camaro a little bit (around 1.5"-2.0") for look and performance reasons and am looking at Strano Springs right now. My only question is that if i do want to do this, would it be necessary (or strongly recommended) to get shocks as well? It seems like it would be worth while but since i'm only 16 i don't have THAT big of a wallet and probably won't be able to afford both a quality pair of springs and shocks.
thanks in advance for any help
thanks in advance for any help
#3
Pretty freakin sure there's like 10 threads about this already... Where's Liberty? Tell this man about all we have said in the last 3 days bro.
Do NOT lower your car without a decent set of shocks. If you want a decently cheap set, I think the SLP Bilstein's will handle Strano's 1.25" springs pretty well. They also ride really well according to Liberty. When I had my car lowered, I had KYB AGX which are also good but they cost a little more. BUT they are also adjustable to your needs.
Strano has both listed on his site.
Do NOT lower your car without a decent set of shocks. If you want a decently cheap set, I think the SLP Bilstein's will handle Strano's 1.25" springs pretty well. They also ride really well according to Liberty. When I had my car lowered, I had KYB AGX which are also good but they cost a little more. BUT they are also adjustable to your needs.
Strano has both listed on his site.
Last edited by evilkal; 11-05-2010 at 01:59 PM.
#6
Your suspension geometry changes when you lower, as I recall, you want to look into LCA relocation brackets and an adjustable Panhard bar or Watt's Link to re-center the rear...
IMHO, if you are getting Strano Springs, get Koni SAs also. If you are on a budget then just get this SLP kit (don't mix and match, this kit is ENGINEERED to work together):
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...oducts_id=2099
Between shocks and springs -- definitely shocks first -- how many miles are on your car? Your choice of shocks has to be guided by if you will buy lowering springs in the future, and if it is anything OTHER than the SLP combo above, you should be considering Koni SAs or KYB AGX as a lower priced option. I would not advise Bilsteins with any other lowering springs (nor does Strano) -- IF YOU WANT THEM TO LAST.
Call Stranoparts.com and ask your questions... Well worth your time -- just tell him your goals, ask questions, and allow him to explain.
IMHO, if you are getting Strano Springs, get Koni SAs also. If you are on a budget then just get this SLP kit (don't mix and match, this kit is ENGINEERED to work together):
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...oducts_id=2099
Between shocks and springs -- definitely shocks first -- how many miles are on your car? Your choice of shocks has to be guided by if you will buy lowering springs in the future, and if it is anything OTHER than the SLP combo above, you should be considering Koni SAs or KYB AGX as a lower priced option. I would not advise Bilsteins with any other lowering springs (nor does Strano) -- IF YOU WANT THEM TO LAST.
Call Stranoparts.com and ask your questions... Well worth your time -- just tell him your goals, ask questions, and allow him to explain.
Last edited by libertyforall1776; 11-05-2010 at 03:09 PM.
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