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Old 07-13-2010 | 03:11 PM
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Default New struts and lowering Springs???

I have decided its time to get new struts for the monte since it is high in miles and they feel very slack lately with the crazy weather in vegas. But while i have the entire suspension system apart i want to put B+G lowering springs. Just want some input as if its a good idea. It lowers the car 1.5" up front and 1.0" in the rear. I am ordering KYB strut towers.
 
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Old 07-13-2010 | 03:24 PM
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ZZP sells fully assembled struts and springs, SSC lowering with KYB's

Just throwing that out there for an option.
 
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Old 07-14-2010 | 12:29 PM
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those are nice i always forget about zzp..... i think i want the 1.5 up front though the zzp kit is only 1.1 gotta decide soon prolly gonna order the struts from w body store then wait a month to earn some more money then get the springs then install. Ill post pics when its done....
 
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Old 07-14-2010 | 04:10 PM
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A 1.5inch drop might give you some rubbing with 20''s...I used the Eibachs for a short time and had to roll my rear fenders...No big deal but some feel it is.
 
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Old 07-15-2010 | 02:57 PM
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yeah rubbing probably would be an issue i found some that only lower 1.2 inches so im gonna go with those instead. the zzp kit would work but its almost 250 more than getting everything separately....
 
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Old 07-15-2010 | 03:09 PM
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But they are fully assembled and ready to go, no need for spring compressors or anything.

You pay for convenience.
 
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Old 07-15-2010 | 03:44 PM
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1.2 will still might give a bit of rub but nothing you can't handle...

Remember, your springs will settle a bit lower after you install and break em in...
 
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Old 07-15-2010 | 09:43 PM
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I dropped mine almost 2.5 total (with settleing) and I have 18"s on mine... no rubbing with mine but its damn close lol. I think you will be fine but like it was stated before, you might end up rolling your fenders
 
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Old 07-16-2010 | 01:01 AM
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where is this rubbing? not the strut plates right? more of the fender deal?
 
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Old 07-16-2010 | 02:46 PM
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It will def hit the fender lip before bottoming out on the plate.
 



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