The Bilstein suspension (on an '02 SS) lowers the car approx 1.5-2.0" in the rear. On the flip side, (up front) it doesn't seem to be too much lower than the stock (SS) suspension. You've seen the Tom Henry (and Berger) cars, ...they look great. The suspension is lowered all around and the tires fill the wheel wells nicely. (I believe they are using Eibach lowering springs.) Aside from changing the (front) suspension to another brand (above), does anyone know of a lower stance front (Bilstein) suspension available for our cars...???
Posted by Bello SS (Member # 1304) on :
Kevin,
I have the bilstein and I would like to lower the front also due to the fact that i hate that the back is lower than the front. Please let me know if you figure a way to do it.
Best Regards, Gino
Posted by 98-mongooSSe (Member # 794) on :
I've heard pros & cons each way, but some people suggest cutting the front springs works well without having to change out the original parts. I'd get lots of opinions first though.
Shay
Posted by mhayman (Member # 146) on :
If I remember correctly, the SLP Bilstein suspension includes Eibach progressive rate springs. I would not recommend cutting progressive rate springs. You could cut stock springs and replace the fronts but then you would lose the progressive rate spring. Another alternative is to get Eibach's Prokit which lowers the front end a little I believe.
