how would it even bottom out on the plate? i thought the plate doesnt move?

 

I searched and couldn't find it.

 

http://zzperformance.com/grand_prix/...1197&catid=138


Drop in strut/spring combo
(New - 06/17/2010)

Drop in strut/spring combo - $789.99

Here it is an all new drop in suspension upgrade!

It comes as follows:

(4) KYB struts (GR2 or AGX)
(4) SSC lowering springs
(4) New strut boots
(4) New Rubber isolators (spring pads)
(4) New Monroe top plates
(4) Antipogo washers

 

Hm... Something to definitely keep in mind.

IDK if you'd really need all this though...
(4) New strut boots
(4) New Rubber isolators (spring pads)
(4) New Monroe top plates
(4) Antipogo washers

 

I think that's necessary for the drop-in so it can be held all together.

 

thats why im keeping it simple im isolating the stock parts as if im just doing a strut replacement and adding in some lowering springs. its a ton cheaper and i enjoy doing the work so paying extra for convenience isnt in the cards for me. My buddy has a 2001 mc ss and his came with the lowering springs he has a 1.8 inch drop on stock struts not the best idea cause he is going to have to replace them soon but it just shows me i dnt need all that extra.

 

Oh, understood.

 

Just thowing it out there...Amazon sells KYB struts cheap. You can get the plain stuts, or the quick struts (the ones with everything, including springs, bolt ins).

Go to www.tirerack.com look up the part numbers you need. Then type in KYB XXXXXX, and based on what part number you type in, the stut, or quick strut will pop up.

I found their total prices to be WAY WAY less than other online retailers for struts. Plus often times you can get free shipping.

 

amazons prices are cheap but the quick struts are stock replacement i want a more custom look....

 

I bought my KYB AGXs off Amazon. They actually came from KYBoutlet.com but the price on Amazon was cheaper than on their actual site. As far as lowering springs I have the Vogtland springs and I really like them (1.2" drop). I ended up replacing every suspension piece on my car so I know for a fact it rides way better than new. Only advice I would say is this:

-Dont even bother buying a spring compressor unless you plan on doing many jobs with it. For a little cheaper you can bring all the parts to most any shop and they will assemble the struts and springs for you.

-Get the pogo washers from ZZP

-If you have a really heavy sub box I would look at the rear heightening springs at the W-body store. I might be getting them but as of right now it actually looks fine.