Lowering a car
06-01-2004, 03:21 PM
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Lowering a car
What is the proper way to lower a car? I plan on buying a Eibach Pro Kit off ebay. By lowering a car, doesn't the geometry get changed? How can I keep the geometry the same while lowering the car, or is it not even worth screwing with? I'm not sure what kind of shocks to use with the lowering springs, or are the stock shocks ok. I don't plan on running this car at the track a lot since the closest one is over 2 hours away, but I will run it once in a while so I'm not really concerned about off the line traction.
06-01-2004, 04:09 PM
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Not sure about the shocks, but will need new springs, and adj PHB, and relocation brackets for your LCA's.
Edit: You don't have to have relocation brackets, but if you want any kind of traction, you need them. Some people even put them on nonlowered cars.
Edit: You don't have to have relocation brackets, but if you want any kind of traction, you need them. Some people even put them on nonlowered cars.
06-01-2004, 08:07 PM
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Adj panhard rod is pretty much a must have for a lowered car. It allows you to keep the rear end properly centered, keeping driveshaft alignment & wheel weel clearances in the happy zone. Lower control arm relocation brackets are optional, but will improve traction if set up correctly. Do new shocks & struts while you're in there...installation can be a PITA depending on age & corrosion on the car & you don't wanna go back into it again for struts & shocks later. Front end alignment is required after lowering to get the front end geometery back to it's happy zone.
cheers,
Ian
cheers,
Ian
06-01-2004, 09:12 PM
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when I lowered my car I didnt put a adj. bar....the rear pretty much stayed where it was...its maybe off by 1/4 at most...closer to an 1/8th which isnt alot in my book and damn sure cant be seen.
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