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Proud_Dad Seriously Crusin Dubber

151 posts · joined Jul 2005 ·

#537303
Hey All,

Having never lowered a super before I'm coming across i few question i hope some of you can answer for me.

Firstly do you have to replace the strut or will shorter springs suffice. If shorter springs will do, how much drop would you expect from just them. and are these adjustable struts I'm hearing about any good? sounds... i dont know, dodge.

Thanks all,

Palms

phil Seriously Crusin Dubber

128 posts · joined Mar 2005 ·

#537310
yeah...adjustable struts are the best. and most expensive and have more clearance for wheels and tyres
i have used lower springs on mine and have about a 2-3 inch drop without changing strut and they are fine, but wheel and tyre choice are limited

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#537363
Yeah you can lower one inch or so with just springs, but any more than that and you need more extensive mods, including spring seat relocation, caster and camber compensation etc etc.

One inch is fine for a good-looking street car with std width rims
Pay your debts, CxxT

PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·

#537410
Get adjustable struts! 😁

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#537426
Yeah. $1000.
Pay your debts, CxxT

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#537443
Here is a great how-to Helbus

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=48798#pid454893

THE MOST IMPORTANT THING is what wheels do you want to run.
If you JUST want to lower it do what Helbus did.

IF you want wider rims (up to 7.5" - 8" under stock guards) go the thin spring adjustable.

Yes - they are round a grand BUT consider what you get.
NEW springs, inserts and struts. i.e. complete new suspension.
Try and get a new lowered beam and shocks done properly for that.

I can scan you the Topline brouchere if you like.
I has all the options there.

Barry
Futue te ipsum!!!

beerdoc Insano Dub Head

838 posts · joined Jul 2004 ·

#537456
Bizarre wrote:Here is a great how-to Helbus

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=48798#pid454893

THE MOST IMPORTANT THING is what wheels do you want to run.
If you JUST want to lower it do what Helbus did.

IF you want wider rims (up to 7.5" - 8" under stock guards) go the thin spring adjustable.

Yes - they are round a grand BUT consider what you get.
NEW springs, inserts and struts. i.e. complete new suspension.
Try and get a new lowered beam and shocks done properly for that.

I can scan you the Topline brouchere if you like.
I has all the options there.

Barry


Proud Dad, Barry is the MAN to listen too trust me Im a Doctor

By the way Barry your avatar must be due to change:P
Cheers Doc

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Proud_Dad Seriously Crusin Dubber

151 posts · joined Jul 2005 ·

#537839
Hey Bizarre,
Thanks for the info mate, that was pretty cool.
I'm not sure what i want to run at the mo. still in the development stage, just want to know what i'm up for when i do.

What helbus did looks like a goer, might have to get out the grinder and have a go. If all goes wrong, just have to go all out :P

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#537882
the only point about the option that helbus and i took is you need to be or know a qualified welder and you have to be spot on about your measuring. id recomend getting the local machine shop to spin the cups off personally
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Proud_Dad Seriously Crusin Dubber

151 posts · joined Jul 2005 ·

#538072
Cheers, Barls, Helbus, Wasnt going to attempt the welding myself. wouldnt have a clue. as you prolly know barls, in our job, always know someone who know someone who owes them a favour. Got a mate who works at Road Movements here in willytown who has a lot of contacts for me.

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#538102
yes there is always someone to ask with the right quals
“We all pay for life with death, so everything in between should be free.” Bill Hicks
the chaos project - click me