Time to lower, need to find the best springs.

[Z28Nathan]

I'm now ready to start doing some lowering to my '01 SS. My birthday is right around the corner and i'm wanting to get some good lowering springs for myself. I've purchased the Eibach Pro Kit from summit racing, but am now having seond thoughts. I'm now thinking of going a tad more aggressive with the Eibach Sportlines. So my question to all you suspension guys, what is the best spring? would you stay conservative or go super aggressive? Any input would be appriciated greatly.


Also, my SS has the bilstein shock package, and the CME tips on the rear. It is also not daily driven this time of year. I have a '97 Z28 for that.


Thanks!

EDIT: this is how she currently sits:

[02sunsetorangeZ]

when i lower im going with nothing but strano lowering springs and koni yellows. Go check out stranoparts.com a lot of people here would agree with me. i think some people have went with eibach and liked the stance but not the ride.

[Z28Nathan]

when i lower im going with nothing but strano lowering springs and koni yellows. Go check out stranoparts.com a lot of people here would agree with me. i think some people have went with eibach and liked the stance but not the ride.

Thanks for the tip, unfortunately i've got about 300 summit buck saved up, and they do not sell the Strano's. So Eibach is looking like my only choice. unless i went with Their off brand summit springs. no way

i see you live in Decatur, i've got family there.

[youngrigo]

Thanks for the tip, unfortunately i've got about 300 summit buck saved up, and they do not sell the Strano's. So Eibach is looking like my only choice. unless i went with Their off brand summit springs. no way

i see you live in Decatur, i've got family there.

With that $300 buy a Adj TQ arm as you will need it for when you lower your car. Then buy the Strano springs!!!!

Strano springs FTW

[Z28Nathan]

With that $300 buy a Adj TQ arm as you will need it for when you lower your car. Then buy the Strano springs!!!!

Strano springs FTW

Is the torque arm an absolute need?

[youngrigo]

When you lower your car your pinion angle is going to be off.... So i would say yes

[Z28Nathan]

Must it be an adjustable, or do i just need a torque arm?

[youngrigo]

A non Adj is for stock hight.... Adj is needed once lowered

[Z28Nathan]

A non Adj is for stock hight.... Adj is needed once lowered

Ok thanks. i will keep that in mind. On the springs though, i've done some research and the drop from stranos doesnt seem agressive enough for me. Are these springs a must?

[youngrigo]

Ok thanks. i will keep that in mind. On the springs though, i've done some research and the drop from stranos doesnt seem agressive enough for me. Are these springs a must?

No they are not a must... But they are the best springs out there IMO! Ive posted pics of my car and i think it sits perfect

[Teknik_SS]

I had the pro kit on my SS for 7 years and the back end sagged, It did not sit level. I just swapped out for stranos this winter and I think it looks great!

[2001camaroSS]

this may help you on what you need. http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread...ht=Adj+Panhard

[Z28Nathan]

this may help you on what you need. http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread...ht=Adj+Panhard

Thanks brother, this helps.


but i'm still confused on what i need to start. the car is not, will never be tracked. Simply a cruiser. i'm just looking for a more aggressive stance.

So to start, to get the car lowered and safe to drive, what exactly do i need?

[2001camaroSS]

Thanks brother, this helps.


but i'm still confused on what i need to start. the car is not, will never be tracked. Simply a cruiser. i'm just looking for a more aggressive stance.

So to start, to get the car lowered and safe to drive, what exactly do i need?

i have been lowered for almost a year with no other modifications and problems. i have a since bought a adj. panhard bar to center the rear end. my car is also just a cruiser and i only put 3000-4000 miles per year without any drag racing. most people i have talked to have said adj LCA and relocation brackets are over kill for a DD. the torque arm may be something to consider but other than that a pan hard bar should serve what u want to accomplish.

[2001camaroSS]

I had the pro kit on my SS for 7 years and the back end sagged, It did not sit level. I just swapped out for stranos this winter and I think it looks great!

have any before and after pics?

[02sunsetorangeZ]

Thanks for the tip, unfortunately i've got about 300 summit buck saved up, and they do not sell the Strano's. So Eibach is looking like my only choice. unless i went with Their off brand summit springs. no way

i see you live in Decatur, i've got family there.

no problem! o well im sure they will work out for now.

Thats cool did you used to live in decatur? i love it, small town growing extremely fast

[Z28Nathan]

i have been lowered for almost a year with no other modifications and problems. i have a since bought a adj. panhard bar to center the rear end. my car is also just a cruiser and i only put 3000-4000 miles per year without any drag racing. most people i have talked to have said adj LCA and relocation brackets are over kill for a DD. the torque arm may be something to consider but other than that a pan hard bar should serve what u want to accomplish.

Thanks man. I'll look into that. Now what's your opinion on the springs? I'm guessing Strano

no problem! o well im sure they will work out for now.

Thats cool did you used to live in decatur? i love it, small town growing extremely fast

I have not lived there, but yes, i do enjoy visiting the town

[2001camaroSS]

Thanks man. I'll look into that. Now what's your opinion on the springs? I'm guessing Strano

i have the eibach prokit with bilsteins and love them except for the slight sag in the rear. the eibachs ride nicely and i love the stance but i want stranos to lift the car up some because i want to put 315s in the rear.

sag can be seen in this pic. there is less room between the tire and quarter when compared to the front tire and fender

[Z28Nathan]

i have the eibach prokit with bilsteins and love them except for the slight sag in the rear. the eibachs ride nicely and i love the stance but i want stranos to lift the car up some because i want to put 315s in the rear.

sag can be seen in this pic

I see. I also have the bilstein shocks, on stock springs. as you can tell in my OP pic, my rear already seems to sag.

[2001camaroSS]

I see. I also have the bilstein shocks, on stock springs. as you can tell in my OP pic, my rear already seems to sag.

yea i noticed that when i saw the picture. try out the pro kit and see what u think and get an adj. panhard bar.