Thinking about lowering my car - opinions?

[ThreeHonks]

Hey guys, need your help here...

I have been thinking about lowring my car a little for a while now. Not sure if I should do it or not. What do you think?

If you think it should be lowered, how should I do it? Can I just cut my stock springs down? Or should I get a real set of lowering springs.

FYI: the rear has the heater hose mod done, not sure if I can lower the rear much more (at all?) becasue of my tire.

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Im really on the fence about it. Sometimes it looks great, I am mostly worried about the front, rear looks OK to me. Plus I am not overly excited to try to take the front spring/strut off Also, I am looking to do this on a budget.

[DETROITMUSCLE]

lower it do it the right way though and get springs and adjustable fronts it looks great now, but would look even meaner with a little more rake.

[ThreeHonks]

Not sure if I really want to spend a whole lot on it by doing shocks/struts at the same time

I know Summit makes a set of lower springs for all 4 corners that I could fit in my budget. So are you saying I should just get aftermarket front springs and put just the fonts on for now?

EDIT: im thinking once I have Reiter's roll the fenders this spring I will be able to then put the rear lowering springs on as well.

[Darren]

I think the rear looks great the way it sits, but the front there is too much gap. I would lower it, and I agree with Jeff a little more rake would make it look more badass. I also think you should do it the right way and get adjustable fronts. Everything else on your car is done "right" dont skimp out here man!

[98blackbeauty]

your car looks good the way it is, but when we lowered brians car he now can not go over speed bumps straight or up a lot of drive ways without care. you need to measure the clearance under the car first not just look at the well openings. This is Michigan!

[Boost Addict]

Leave it

[ThreeHonks]

I think the rear looks great the way it sits, but the front there is too much gap. I would lower it, and I agree with Jeff a little more rake would make it look more badass. I also think you should do it the right way and get adjustable fronts. Everything else on your car is done "right" dont skimp out here man!

So you just think I need adjustable front struts and not springs?

your car looks good the way it is, but when we lowered brians car he now can not go over speed bumps straight or up a lot of drive ways without care. you need to measure the clearance under the car first not just look at the well openings. This is Michigan!

I dont really drive the car anywhere other to cruise nights and to Woodward. Im not overly concerned about clearance issues.

[Dummybait]

Looks good to me! i'd leave it... if not.. I would go with Strano springs...

[Darren]

So you just think I need adjustable front struts and not springs?

Yes that would be where I would start to get the ride height perfect. I really think the rear looks great just the way it is. I wouldnt want to chance the tire rubbing if I were you back there.

[bri2203]

if you want to lower it buy a set of quality lowering springs and do your research, meaning buy the appropriate springs for your application. It seem like your car is more of a straight line car vs a car for comfort or handling. Usually drag racer like to install soft springs up front.

Replacing the struts isn't very complicated, but if you lower it you should get an alignment as well. Everything always turns into a project.

[meissen]

Air bag it. Low when you want, high when you need clearance... best of both worlds.

[ThreeHonks]

if you want to lower it buy a set of quality lowering springs and do your research, meaning buy the appropriate springs for your application. It seem like your car is more of a straight line car vs a car for comfort or handling. Usually drag racer like to install soft springs up front.

Replacing the struts isn't very complicated, but if you lower it you should get an alignment as well. Everything always turns into a project.

I plan on taking it somehwere to dial in the alignment anyway, you can get a little more 60' out of it with a perfect alignment.

I know that I can easily spend upwards of $500 on a set of springs and struts just for the front. I dont want to do that right now, plus I dont think the car needs it. It is going to hook how it is.

It looks like my easiest/cheapest/best option right now is to buy a complete set of lowering springs and install them on the car with the stock struts? Then I will still have the rear springs (if) I can fit them with the larger tire. What do you guys think about that plan?

[DETROITMUSCLE]

I'd buy just fronts if anything, rear height looks good IMO.

[ThreeHonks]

what about something like these: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-720103/

[bri2203]

I plan on taking it somehwere to dial in the alignment anyway, you can get a little more 60' out of it with a perfect alignment.

I know that I can easily spend upwards of $500 on a set of springs and struts just for the front. I dont want to do that right now, plus I dont think the car needs it. It is going to hook how it is.

It looks like my easiest/cheapest/best option right now is to buy a complete set of lowering springs and install them on the car with the stock struts? Then I will still have the rear springs (if) I can fit them with the larger tire. What do you guys think about that plan?

"Do it the way you want the first time." I hate doing things twice! I just had to remove the gas tank in the my chevelle because it started leaking and I had to take dash bac part because the fuel gauge is inaccurate.

How many miles are on you dampners? I would lean toward replacing them with something that would compliment your lowering springs.
Shock are the one item that make the biggest difference in ride/handling. Anybody who plays around with suspensions will strongly suggest spending money on good shocks.

I agree with Darren