SOCAL-Z

Looking at Summit lowering springs and Eibach pro and sportline springs. Any other brand I should look at. Going to replace the 27-28 year old springs when I replace the shocks and struts on my 87 IROC project. Any problems with going with lowering springs?

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I have always heard good things about Vogtland. I am using them but I have not driven the car. I have had eibachs on third and 4th gens but I thought they were alittle harsh.


Good price as well
http://www.foundersperformance.com/c...ird-1982-1992/

Of course replace other suspension pieces as well if they are worn.

plum92_camaro

What springs are best for you really depends on what you are going to do with the car.

IIRC, the vogtland springs are a dual rate. Some of the coils collapse creating a number of dead coils which will increase spring rate of the remaining coils but there is only so much room in there and i would be concerned about coil bind if used for autoX or road racing.

Linear/constant rate springs are best for handling. The other kind is progressive/varible rates. Eibach has linear fronts and progressive rears. Not a bad option depending on what you are going to do with the car. I would choose Eibach over Vogtland if i had to pick from those two for my car, but keep in mind that my opinion takes into consideration what I use my car for.

SOCAL-Z

Just going to use it to drive around town and attend local shows.

RamIt

So do you prefer the lowered or the slammed look?

SOCAL-Z

Just lowered so I don't drag the nose and pipes all the time.

plum92_camaro

If appearance is what's most important to you, then it's not a big deal which springs you use. It makes more of a difference if your modding for performance. Good call though, these cars look great lowered an inch or two. Eibach is a nice choice.

Here is a GREAT thread for viewing all the different springs. https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...d-3rd-gen.html

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And be sure you "index" the spring!