Lowered my '98 SS 1", what else is needed?

**CaliCruiser** · 11-24-2008, 08:08 AM

The person I bought my SS from installed 1" drop Hotchkis springs http://www.hotchkis.net/p-584-sport-coil-springs.aspx with Bilstein shocks, but that was all that was done by the previous owner suspension wise. I like the setup. I hear that after lowering an F-body, the rear axle is moved to the side and back a bit (or is it forward). True? If true, what needs to be replaced? I'm still new here

. Thanks.
Does my SS look 1" lowered? http://s509.photobucket.com/albums/s...t=IMG_2078.jpg
Thanks for the help

**vetteemt** · 11-24-2008, 08:19 AM

To correct side to side you well want to replace the panhard rod with an adjustable one. Also your lower control arm angles might be off level now and you well want to get a set of relocation brackets and adjustable lower control arms to put the lower control arms back to a at minimum flat 180 deg. angle. Call Sam at http://www.stranoparts.com/ he is the sponsor of this forum and a suspension guru.

Nice SS btw and a great year too.

**emoFTW** · 11-24-2008, 08:41 AM

damn too much work to lower the car, gotta buy all new panhards, lcas etc... im just going to keep mine stock height... 4x4 ftmfw!!!

**CaliCruiser** · 11-24-2008, 09:48 AM

What about a torque arm? Needs to be replaced, too?

**shady milkman** · 11-24-2008, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by CaliCruiser

What about a torque arm? Needs to be replaced, too?

shouldnt really..only replace what is broken/not working..after lowering your car its true that lca adj. and relocation brackets are a wise decision..and also a adj. panhard is always a good idea..especially if your ever planning on getting rims etc. if after those..your launches are fine...your not getting excessive wheel hop then your good to go until later when power/traction issues become more of a concern....dont fix what isnt broken.

**Eugenio_SS** · 11-24-2008, 09:53 AM

adj PHR will be enough... if needed.

**shady milkman** · 11-24-2008, 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by Eugenio_SS

adj PHR will be enough... if needed.

my man..where have you BEEN! i havent seen you posting in forever

it saddens me

**CaliCruiser** · 11-24-2008, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by shady milkman

shouldnt really..only replace what is broken/not working..after lowering your car its true that lca adj. and relocation brackets are a wise decision..and also a adj. panhard is always a good idea..especially if your ever planning on getting rims etc. if after those..your launches are fine...your not getting excessive wheel hop then your good to go until later when power/traction issues become more of a concern....dont fix what isnt broken.

It's just a DD, not for any type of launches of racing or anything like that. I woulden't mind haveing a great launch, though. No new rims, I like the stock ones, though they may need polashing. I want everyting done right on my SS.

**The Guz** · 11-24-2008, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by Eugenio_SS

adj PHR will be enough... if needed.

This will be ebough. Your SS looks good and it does look lowered 1".

**TexasGlock23** · 11-24-2008, 11:33 AM

Not to hijack but does this look lowered?

**twoolley08** · 11-24-2008, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by emoFTW

damn too much work to lower the car, gotta buy all new panhards, lcas etc... im just going to keep mine stock height... 4x4 ftmfw!!!

that work is simple work lol and is worth it imo i like how it sits lowered

**twoolley08** · 11-24-2008, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by CaliCruiser

It's just a DD, not for any type of launches of racing or anything like that. I woulden't mind haveing a great launch, though. No new rims, I like the stock ones, though they may need polashing. I want everyting done right on my SS.

get the lca brackets as well, they are well worth it you can really tell when you go to take off how it helps it hook up

**CaliCruiser** · 11-24-2008, 12:50 PM

Cool. Thanks for the info. Please keep it coming. I'd like to know what else I should look into.

Originally Posted by TexasGlock23

Not to hijack but does this look lowered?

Actualy, it looks good, but dosen't look lowered.

**TexasGlock23** · 11-24-2008, 03:58 PM

Hmm, seems a bit lower than most running around here. But I have no idea. Bought it as it sits.

**02WS6dream** · 11-24-2008, 04:50 PM

Originally Posted by TexasGlock23

Hmm, seems a bit lower than most running around here. But I have no idea. Bought it as it sits.

Looks stock height to me...idk. That's not high; drive a mustang--then you'll know what 4x4 is all about! Gotta get this bitch lower!

**swisscheese** · 11-26-2008, 02:47 AM

Originally Posted by CaliCruiser

Does my SS look 1" lowered? http://s509.photobucket.com/albums/s...t=IMG_2078.jpg
Thanks for the help

Looks def lower.

nice car!
Finally I know that I want to buy my ZR1-rims chromed.

What tiresize are you running in the front? still 275/40/17?

**CaliCruiser** · 11-26-2008, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by swisscheese

Looks def lower.

nice car!
Finally I know that I want to buy my ZR1-rims chromed.

What tiresize are you running in the front? still 275/40/17?

Thanks. I think it's a nice car, too.
Yep, still stock size in the front 275/40 R17

**KarenCaren** · 11-27-2008, 05:45 PM

I can say just the tires. what size is the rims? I think you can replace it with bigger one. just a suggestion.

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**CaliCruiser** · 11-27-2008, 05:56 PM

The rims are 17's. I kinda like the stock size tires and rims.

**karpetcm** · 12-02-2008, 09:00 AM

TexasGlock23, I dont know if it is or not, but if i look at it from the front and rear bumpers to the ground it looks lowered but the gap between the tire and fenders, no it looks completely stock.