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Old Jul 31, 2011 | 10:13 PM
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Lowering springs

will lowering springs for a V8 such as eibach sportlines fit on my V6?
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 06:30 AM
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Re: Lowering springs

They don't really go on the engine, so which engine you have is not an issue to whether they "fit".
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 07:53 AM
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Re: Lowering springs

Originally Posted by sofakingdom
They don't really go on the engine, so which engine you have is not an issue to whether they "fit".
But with the weight difference between a V8 and V6 they would not necessarily sit as low as expected I would think? Doesn't having air conditioning or not also affect the potential ride height?...just asking.

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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 05:24 PM
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Re: Lowering springs

Well yeah, the results might vary somewhat; they do that, anyway, even from one V8 car to another; but not a "fit" problem.
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 05:59 PM
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Re: Lowering springs

I understand your question....

Yes they will fit your car, but the difference in weight between a V6 & a V8, as well as the no AC (AC weight was most likely take into account when the springs were designed) means that they will not give the same lowering amount as advertised. Even as advertised & installed on a V8 w/AC, it can vary due to the other weight factors in a car, such as power windows/power locks/power seats/T-tops/Convertible & many more little things that add up.

And there is the possibility of stock springs sagging badly after all these years & lowering springs actually raising a car, if the stock springs are worn out that bad.

Just spend the extra $ & buy some Weight Jacks, then you can dial in YOUR desired ride height (be in 1" or 3" & even change it again later without spending anymore $) & not be constricted to only what a manufacturer sells you.
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