Good way to lower.

**clg82** · 06-09-2007, 10:10 AM

What is the best way to lower our cars? I want it to be done right while still having a nice smooth ride.

**Y2KPewterSS** · 06-09-2007, 11:21 AM

Springs of your choice, shocks(re-valved bilsteins, Konis, KYB adjustables), adjustable panhard to re-center the rearend, lower control arms with re-location brackets should get you fixed up. You will possibly need a front end alignment as well.

**mac addair** · 06-11-2007, 11:46 AM

Y2k,

When i got my car, it was already lowered. I have a squeaking noise in the rear end when i turn sharp to the right or left. Could this be because the guy didn't do the adjustable panhard to recenter the rearend? Also, are the adjustable lower control arm relocation brackets a must? Any help on this would be greatly appreciated. I'm a greenhorn when it comes to the new stuff but i'm having lots of fun learning. I see it doesn't take a whole lot to make these cars git up and go.

**SSwt00SS** · 06-11-2007, 12:34 PM

if this were to get moved to suspension and chassis, you would get alot more replies...

**mac addair** · 06-11-2007, 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by SSwt00SS

if this were to get moved to suspension and chassis, you would get alot more replies...

thanks

**Y2KPewterSS** · 06-11-2007, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by mac addair

Y2k,

When i got my car, it was already lowered. I have a squeaking noise in the rear end when i turn sharp to the right or left. Could this be because the guy didn't do the adjustable panhard to recenter the rearend? Also, are the adjustable lower control arm relocation brackets a must? Any help on this would be greatly appreciated. I'm a greenhorn when it comes to the new stuff but i'm having lots of fun learning. I see it doesn't take a whole lot to make these cars git up and go.

The adjustable conrtrol arms and relocation brackets are not a must, but beneficial to do. The adjustable panhard is a must IMO if you are lowering. Its really hard to say for sure whether the lack of an adjustable panhard is the cause of your squeaking noise, but its a possibility. It could be lots of other things as well. I would definately invest in an adjustable panhard for now and get your rearend centered up and see if that stops the squeak noise. If it doesn't then you know to look into other areas for your squeak. Hope this helps some.

**cobrahunter** · 06-11-2007, 05:40 PM

mac addair:

I went with the non-adjustable control arms...no issues what-so-ever.
I did not go with the relocation brackets...no problems
Went with an adjustable panhard...had to re-center the rear; car is lowered
Control arms with polyurethane bushings can sometimes make creaking noises. Also, a set of subframe connectors can reduce/eliminate creaking

**SAGGIN** · 06-11-2007, 05:44 PM

My car isn't lowered but I have the Blistin Suspension and I love it.

**mac addair** · 06-11-2007, 06:36 PM

Originally Posted by Y2KPewterSS

The adjustable conrtrol arms and relocation brackets are not a must, but beneficial to do. The adjustable panhard is a must IMO if you are lowering. Its really hard to say for sure whether the lack of an adjustable panhard is the cause of your squeaking noise, but its a possibility. It could be lots of other things as well. I would definately invest in an adjustable panhard for now and get your rearend centered up and see if that stops the squeak noise. If it doesn't then you know to look into other areas for your squeak. Hope this helps some.

thanks for the info y2k. I'll get right on the adjustable panhard.

**mac addair** · 06-11-2007, 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by cobrahunter

mac addair:

I went with the non-adjustable control arms...no issues what-so-ever.
I did not go with the relocation brackets...no problems
Went with an adjustable panhard...had to re-center the rear; car is lowered
Control arms with polyurethane bushings can sometimes make creaking noises. Also, a set of subframe connectors can reduce/eliminate creaking

Thanks for the info.

**Eugenio_SS** · 06-11-2007, 07:20 PM

select the springs that meets your needs than chose shocks that will dampen those springs well.

**uncle ray** · 06-12-2007, 03:49 AM

depending on how low you go the relocation brackets can be a must. your lca needs to be level at ride height, or close to it. if you slam it, and dont reposition the lca your instant center will be all screwed up and cause mostly acceleration and traction issues.just try to keep that bad boy level and you should be fine. as far as the squeek it could be anything, but like ss said start with a track bar and recenter your rear end if you have poly bushings and they are in a bind they will squeek for sure. hope this helps.