5th Gen lowering springs
#1
05-26-2016, 02:07 PM
5th Gen lowering springs
So I'm going to lower my 97 monte ls but am having trouble finding reasonably priced lowering springs. Anybody know any good options?
#5
05-28-2016, 02:15 PM
Dunno if I'm allowed to post links to non supporting vendors, but if you search amazon for monte carlo lowering springs and your year, there is a set there. Also found more with a similar google search.
#6
05-28-2016, 10:19 PM
I've heard the intrax/sprint springs ride rough. Cutting stock springs seems to achieve the desired result, or so I've been told from folk with cut springs.
#7
05-29-2016, 10:24 AM
Typically most lowering springs are going to up the spring rate as well. Now that you have less travel until you hit the suspension limits, the increased spring rate will do a better job at preventing that from happening.
The downside with cut stock springs is that you're more likely to hit the bump stops. You also don't get the benefit of a higher rate spring, so it's more just for show.
With how cheap the parts are, DIY coilovers are another good option. You can pick the spring rate you want, and the height too. You can slam it for a show, and then lift it to a reasonable height for daily driving.
The downside with cut stock springs is that you're more likely to hit the bump stops. You also don't get the benefit of a higher rate spring, so it's more just for show.
With how cheap the parts are, DIY coilovers are another good option. You can pick the spring rate you want, and the height too. You can slam it for a show, and then lift it to a reasonable height for daily driving.
