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Old Apr 22, 2003 | 01:57 AM
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what else should be done when lowering springs

I am getting a set of Eibach Sportline springs, and I wanted to know if there is anything special that should be done to the suspension to accomidate the lowering springs.
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Old Apr 22, 2003 | 06:37 AM
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adjustible panhard bar to re-center the rear end, lower control arm relocation brackets to correct the LCA angle, and...ummm...then correct the caster/camber. Thats about all you need...if you want to go full out you could also buy a bump steer kit.
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Old Apr 23, 2003 | 12:05 AM
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adjustible panhard bar to re-center the rear end, lower control arm relocation brackets to correct the LCA angle, and...ummm...then correct the caster/camber. Thats about all you need...if you want to go full out you could also buy a bump steer kit.

Thanks man, I appreciate it.
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Old Apr 23, 2003 | 01:12 AM
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Have a Q.

Does anyone have an adj. panhard rod that is totally adjusted as far as possible and the rear is still un-centered?

After I lowered my car, I only had another 1/4 inch of adjustment. It's not enough. I have the Lakewood unit.
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Old Apr 23, 2003 | 01:23 AM
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also the baer bump steer kit to reset the proper geometry of the steering after the car has been dropped. i believe it replaced the inner? tie rods and costs around $120
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Old Apr 23, 2003 | 02:03 AM
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I have the Spohn one and I have no problems waht so ever. I have a 3" drop (my rear end was off alot due to the extreme drop) and even with that much of a drop I centered it and still have alot of room left for adjustment if I needed more.
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Old Apr 23, 2003 | 03:29 AM
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kinda sux huh?

Well, it was pretty even until the springs set in, now it's noticeably off. My 2 inch drop springs must have dropped it at least 2.5 inches.

Hey REVLIMIT, what are your groung-to-fender lip measurements? Also, what is your tire size? I wanna know how far mine is dropped.
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Old Apr 23, 2003 | 07:22 AM
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well right now I have 275/40/17 on it...used to run 245/50/16...I dont got a tape measure on me right now...also its like 2:22 in the morning but when I get my hands on a tape measure I check on the height.
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