Ebay lowering springs... Thoughts
 

What do you guys think about these?

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I really want to lower my monte and wanna give these a try, what all other parts would I need to replace and what not? If its just about swapping the springs with the factory ones then it sounds fairly easy. Id like to get another set of used struts first though. That way I can still have my stock ones to just bolt back in if I wanted to lol I'm no cheap ass btw :rotfl: but if these will work and save me some $$$ then I'll give them a try first :D haha

Made by DNA Motoring... hmmm. I believe they are the same people that sell/sold Speed Daddy headers and since those are good maybe their springs are good too???

Haha! You should buy 'em and find out, if it turns out well I might have to get some too :thumbsup:

Ive been thinkin about using em on the front of the monte to offset the rear sag with the subs

I'm really considering them :rolleyes: even more now that I have some 20's :cool: Lol

I was thinkin the same but then I removed the subs cuz I hated the sag lol.. Got a full inch lift without my 12s.

Dropping the front would possibly give me a reason to put them back in lol :thumbsup:

That's the set I run and have no problems at all.

If you can find some reviews or something on their quality, I would go for it, even if you don't like it, $88 bucks isn't bad at all to give it a try, especially if you can do all the labor yourself.

What all did you replace? Just the springs? :)

yea that's what I was thinking.. $88 isn't much for a full set of lowering springs lol it's deff worth a try
Like I said I'll probably get another set of struts to put them in, that way I can unbolt my stock ones and replace them with the lowering ones :D

I was just looking at these too! Might go for it and try, 88 bucks isn't much compared to most other lowering sets.

I haven't lowered my Monte yet, but from what I've read you would also (at the very least) want to install anti-pogo washers and shorter dog bones.

If I'm not mistaken you also need to get a 4 wheel alignment done when you add the lowering springs.

What do you have for subs that it's sagging so much?

This is true, also I wouldn't drop on stock struts... you're just looking for trouble, I would get struts that are designed to be on lowering springs, they'll last 10x longer than the stock struts with springs and they'll ride a lot better.

I dont see why u would need shorter dog bones nvr understood that

because the springs change the angle your motor and driveshaft sit..and you get some vibrations...never bothered me..but maybe some people?

Yep I sure will need an alignment ;)

Well I guess we'll just have to find out Mitch :p
I'm going to get another set of used factory struts, that way I can have my original back up set :)

i think because a fwd changes the weight distribution so moving the engine forward changes that distribution and limits the vibration, spaced trans and engine mounts are usually needed also.. it turns into an endless list lol

I already had shorter dog bones, gave me more room for the turbo piping. I replaced the struts with KYB AGX's and used the stock top mounts. Haven't had any issues requiring me to get the anti pogo washers.

Ohh man I don't wanna start that list! :eek: lol
But I already ordered them so we'll see :p

let us know how you like them on stock struts, i just ordered my w-body mounts today lol

that's dirt cheap!!

I sure will Mitch :thumbsup:

The springs? Yea they are lol I got them for $85 shipped :D

So I found a set of 4 KYB Adjustable AGX struts with new top plates, new isolators, new bearings and new Vogtland lowering springs for $500
Is that a good deal? http://www.lightningrodder.com/forum...milies/102.gif

Anyone? :o

:cool:

http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...F/771c29f8.jpg

We want moar pics of them on!!! and feedback! lol sorry I stopped texting you back yesterday too btw... I was driving back from the junk yard and forgot until right now :p

my set up currently is Sprint lowering springs and they're the same drop as Frank listed, not the same price however, i used KYB struts with it and that's all i did, car dropped about 1.75 inches all around after 5000 miles or so, i haven't had not one issue with this set up yet, didn't need an alignment and i didn't get any shorters dog bones, bushings etc etc.

oh i am still running the stock 16" wheels, 20's might be a problem being that low....

lol its all good mitch :p

im really disappointed right now :thumbsdown:
did you get an instant difference when you installed your rears? mine didnt drop at all :confused: the front on the other hand turned out so sexy :) im runnning stock struts :p still wondering if the rear springs have to settle or something though. its kind of strange :confused: im running my 16's since the guy said i'll need them to do a proper alignment http://www.lightningrodder.com/forum...milies/102.gif and i dont think i'll need an alignment for now though lol so i'll get my 20's back on probably tomorrow. also didnt get any of that engine vibration nonsense haha :p

Frank, the front and rear should both settle more than they did already, usually after like 300-500 miles or so.

well the fronts gave me a pretty good drop, idk why the rears didnt :thumbsdown: i guess i'll find out in a few days. if nothing happens i'll need to buy a different set elsewhere :p

So i removed the springs today lol i got in contact with the ebay user and he told me they might've been defective :confused: once i return them i'll be getting a new set and hopefully that does the trick :p
in the meantime i was able to find a brand new set of front strut assemblies on craigslist for only $60! :D the ones i was planning to use were used :o the rears are still good though. now i just have to wait till i get another set of springs :(

here's some pics of the struts when they were on the monte, they looked pretty good in there ;)
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...F/d4f933d8.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...F/9dd2c6c7.jpg

here's the new front ones i got today
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...F/73ac9f58.jpg

and the front when it was lowered :D
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...F/32c1a492.jpg

:thumbsup:i like those rotors:thumbsup:

thanks bro :) i think they're almost a year old now lol

Frank, that rim's awfully dirty! lol just giving you a hard time, hopefully the new springs work out good!

FINALLY!!!! time for round two :rotfl::p

http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...F/71a5e7fd.jpg

Hope they work this time than ill order me a set lol

Darn looked good BUT....

This part is not compatible with 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS .

This is what I got doing their search for my car type. :thumbsdown:

lol me too mike :thumbsup: i got the rear springs on the struts today. i cant do anything else with this rain over here :thumbsdown:
i hope i'll have it finished tomorrow :)

Thanks but that sucks Tad :confused:

I think it will look good. I guess you will have to be more carful when pulling up on a curb with them...

Thanks man, and yea I do lol
I'll have to be super careful or else I'll tear up my HS lip :eek: haha

If they aren't low enough, cut em. :D