#2534951 - 06/03/12 08:08 PM
Lowering springs, before and after pics
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Road Warrior
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Finally got around to taking some after pics. Here is the before;   and then after what was supposed to be 1.5 inch drop in the back and 1 inch in front. The backs were slightly less than an inch shorter than the oems. The fronts, after a second attempt, were an inch lower. It also got KYB's front and rear. From Moog, got upper and lower control arms, ball joints and bushings up front, along with all new steering between the spindles and steering box.    I am happy with it. It is not as low in the back as had planned, but a lot of the rake is gone, making it closer to level.
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#2535546 - 06/04/12 08:52 PM
Re: Lowering springs, before and after pics
[Re: Terry B]
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Registered: 04/02/08
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I like it! Looks low and mean.
How's the change in handling? I bet freeway on-ramps are a lot more fun now!
How about steep driveways/speed bumps/potholes? I'm interested in doing the same thing just wondering what it's like to live with on a day to day basis.
Where did you get the springs from if you don't mind me asking?
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#2535658 - 06/04/12 11:19 PM
Re: Lowering springs, before and after pics
[Re: Terry B]
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Really looks good, do you notice a significant improvement in the handling?
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#2535693 - 06/05/12 12:18 AM
Re: Lowering springs, before and after pics
[Re: Terry B]
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Looks good Terry.....
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#2535725 - 06/05/12 01:34 AM
Re: Lowering springs, before and after pics
[Re: Terry B]
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Registered: 03/23/10
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yes nice job terry,
looks good
gonna stay stock tires and rims? or go up to 17 inchers?
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#2535803 - 06/05/12 08:53 AM
Re: Lowering springs, before and after pics
[Re: Terry B]
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looks amazing.
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#2535843 - 06/05/12 10:27 AM
Re: Lowering springs, before and after pics
[Re: CNGBiker]
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How's the change in handling? I bet freeway on-ramps are a lot more fun now!
How about steep driveways/speed bumps/potholes? I'm interested in doing the same thing just wondering what it's like to live with on a day to day basis.
Where did you get the springs from if you don't mind me asking?
Handling is much better, but not sure how much would is the lower springs, or the all new front end. No problem on driveways or speed bumps, don't think I went low enough for that to be a problem. Springs came from Eaton, but their customer service leaves a lot to be desired. If I had it to do over again, I would have paid a few dollars more, and gone thru Chris at ADTR.
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#2535844 - 06/05/12 10:28 AM
Re: Lowering springs, before and after pics
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yes nice job terry,
looks good
gonna stay stock tires and rims? or go up to 17 inchers?
eventually, maybe for winter, it will get 17 inch. In the mean time, the damn Michelins have too much thread left and refuse to wear out! 
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#2535878 - 06/05/12 11:12 AM
Re: Lowering springs, before and after pics
[Re: Terry B]
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How much did they cost you
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#2535981 - 06/05/12 04:01 PM
Re: Lowering springs, before and after pics
[Re: Piranah]
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How much did they cost you about $450 for both front and back, including the shipping. In hindsight, Chris at ADTR.net would have been a much better way to go instead of working direct with Eaton.
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#2536858 - 06/06/12 09:25 PM
Re: Lowering springs, before and after pics
[Re: Terry B]
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there are ways and curvy roads to take car of those tires, lol
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#2538450 - 06/09/12 12:45 PM
Re: Lowering springs, before and after pics
[Re: Terry B]
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So thats with the 1.5" drop in the rear? Or 1 inch?
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#2538513 - 06/09/12 02:14 PM
Re: Lowering springs, before and after pics
[Re: Captain_Slow]
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So thats with the 1.5" drop in the rear? Or 1 inch? I ordered 1.5 inch drop, but when compared to the OEM, they were slightly under an inch shorter.
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#2538571 - 06/09/12 04:05 PM
Re: Lowering springs, before and after pics
[Re: Terry B]
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So thats with the 1.5" drop in the rear? Or 1 inch? I ordered 1.5 inch drop, but when compared to the OEM, they were slightly under an inch shorter. The factory rear springs had probably sagged a little bit given the age and miles on your car, which would skew the realistic number of a true 1.5" drop. When mine were first installed it only dropped it about 1 1/4" out back, but after a little bit of time they settled down a little more and are fairly close to 1 1/2" vs the OE springs that were on it. My car only had 30k miles on it, so the rear probably wasn't sagging quite as much. In any case, I like how it turned out. I think the car has a good stance the way it sits. Looks good.
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#2548564 - 06/25/12 12:01 PM
Re: Lowering springs, before and after pics
[Re: Terry B]
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Did you get the police rated springs or the standard CV spring rates?
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