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Author Topic: Eibach Lowering Springs 02ZL1_97SS 1st Gear Member # 2100 posted                       Who has the best pricing on Eibach lowering springs for F-bodies? -------------------- J. D. Le Blanc 20002 Phase II Camaro ZL1 SuperCar GMMG Build #17 - 475 h.p./M6/4.10 gears and 1997 30th Anniversary Camaro SS Convertible SLP Build #2091/30th Anniversary Build #0742 - 310 h.p./A4/3.23 gears Posts: 94 | From: Ankeny, Iowa | Registered: Sep 2003  |  IP: Logged HM Murdock Forum Moderator Member # 728 posted                       Honestly, most of the places will be comprable. I know that places like TByrne have good deals on springs like GP's often, you might want to try getting in on one of those. -------------------- 1999 Trans Am - Pewter, A4, 3.23's Stock for now Posts: 471 | From: Justin, in the Great State, Texas | Registered: Sep 2000  |  IP: Logged Cravin' New Member Member # 1431 posted                    Just my opinion, but I would not lower my car if I had it to do all over again, there is just not enough clearance now with my BMR torque arm and cross member piece (about 2 inches) If you do lower your car email me with how much you want for your springs. mrflyboy@optonlin.net [ 30. December 2003, 01:56 PM: Message edited by: Cravin' ] -------------------- 2001,All GM options,Leather,T-Tops, M6 trans,K&N filter, SLP Bellows,SLP 160'Thermostat SLP CME,SLP SS Grill, BMR STB, Harlan Shift Light ATI Procharger DS-1C Stage III Clutch Strange 12 Bolt 3.73 Rear BMR Trac Pac BMR Drive Shaft Loop BMR Sub Frame Connectors BMR Front and Rear Sway Bars Baer Grand Touring + Front Brakes 4 Eradispeed Rotors Slotted,Drilled & Vented Zinc Washed Posts: 17 | From: Oak Ridge, NJ | Registered: Mar 2002  |  IP: Logged Bill Mason 2nd Gear Member # 1807 posted                    If the car is lowered about 1 inch, I do not think there are many issues with doing that. I believe the SLP Bilstein setup results in about a 3/4 to 1 inch drop. However, if you want to lower an f-body a lot (say more than 1.5 inches) then be prepared to get really involved with your suspension. You will have to correct the alighnment and will loos the ability to get more than about negative 0.6 degress of negative camber without replacing the upper control arms on the front. You will also get soem bump steer. At the rear, you will need LCA re-location brackets to correct the LCA geomerty. Without this correction the rear ride quality will deteriorate to where an ox cart has more compliance (been there). You may also have to install an adjustable torque arm (and potentially the rear transmission mount) to correct the pinion angle so that the drive shaft does not vibrate like a banshee. The end links on the anti-roll bars should also be changed to correct the anti-roll geomerty. And as has already been noted there will be ongoing clearance issues. Having said all that, I have a rather lowered car, and I would do it again in a heartbeat. Along with all the other changes I have made to the suspension, the improvement in handling is really something. However, it has taken me quite a while and a lot of work to get rid of all the demons, which has now been done. BTW, mine is a daily driver, that is parked on Chirstmas Eve, and comes out again on Christmas Day. Posts: 383 | From: Oakville, Ontario Canada | Registered: Jan 2003  |  IP: Logged

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