want to lower the front of the car about 1 1/2 inch. how do i shop for the proper coils and how do i know the legnth and size of the stock ones? Do you guys have a site or store for me to look at? my budy says that there are no new struts required unles your doing a major lowering job to the car. is this true? Thanks.

 

Every aftermakret spring tailored for our cars will advertise a certian drop. Their ratings are based on non-sagging stock springs and factory ride height. You do not need new struts and shocks but it is highly advised. My rear shocks were cestryoed after I lowered my car. Struts are ok still but I know I am on a thin line.

I would try a few searches for the following manufactuers that make springs for our cars.

BMR
Eibach (2 sets)
Intrax
Hotchkis
Moog

 

the eibach sportlines will do exactly what you want...trust me...they do...

 

Suspension Techniques is another brand to look at. And about the shocks, check out the warranty before you buy them. The warranty usually specifies the maximum lowering you can do before voiding the warranty. For instance, KYB specifies that lowering more than 1.5" will void the warranty and Tokico shocks are either 1.5" or 2".

edit: Suspension Techniques springs V6 part #: 60115 V8 part #: 60110. This brand provides a 1" drop. But beware, with old, old springs in your car, you are probably already riding lower than stock height, so installing lowering springs might actually raise the car. But this wasn't the case with my car.

 

good lookin out fellas. Let me correct myself about the springs and shocks. I meant to ask if i need shocks or struts that are compatible with the length of the springs.

 

I don't know of any shocks that are made specifically for thirdgens using aftermarket lowering springs. If I had to guess, I'd say the only way you can do different shocks is if you are doing a custom job. So I would answer no to your question.