Lowering MistreSS
#72
Thanks guys!
Thanks Dave! Other than the mounts, yes it went pretty smooth. Prepping and painting the brake parts took the most time. It's amazing how quick the installation goes with the strut assemblies and getting them mounted on the car. Waiting a few days for my springs plus taking a weekend vacation midway through the project didn't help but once I got the brakes taken care of, getting the struts together and mounted on the car only took me maybe four hours. Also helps that I previously did this same work on my 03 Monte. If you need any advice or whatever with yours when you do it, let me know.
Good job, Matt! Final product looks great. Thanks for all the pic's / lessons learned along the way. I plan to replace struts / springs on our '02 MC in the next year but haven't researched the install procedure yet. With the exception of the problem caused by crappy mounts, sounds like it went pretty smooth for you. I hope I have a similar experience.
#73
hey gus just wondering i have an 07 monte ss and i was looking to lower mine as well however i have an inclosed sub box with two 12in subs that ways probly around 80-90 pds. im worried that putting the lower springs with the weight of the sub box will make it too low (mabye cause bottoming out?) do any of you guys that lowered your car have subs in your trunk?
#74
hey gus just wondering i have an 07 monte ss and i was looking to lower mine as well however i have an inclosed sub box with two 12in subs that ways probly around 80-90 pds. im worried that putting the lower springs with the weight of the sub box will make it too low (mabye cause bottoming out?) do any of you guys that lowered your car have subs in your trunk?
i believe others on here, have lowered their cars with subs have said that it will cause the car to go a bit lower, over time, with everyday driving and what not. It all depends on what lowering springs you get, i dont know of any types.
#75
hey gus just wondering i have an 07 monte ss and i was looking to lower mine as well however i have an inclosed sub box with two 12in subs that ways probly around 80-90 pds. im worried that putting the lower springs with the weight of the sub box will make it too low (mabye cause bottoming out?) do any of you guys that lowered your car have subs in your trunk?
#76
ok thanks for the update im probably going to oder the kit within the next month or so i will let you know how i make out. if need be i guess the subs will have to go cause after looking at the pics on this post i fell in love with the lower look lol.
#77
I've done struts and springs on both of the Montes I've owned now. If you need any help when you start, or have any questions, let me know.
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