what exactly do i need to lower the box?

lickety_briches · 10-19-2008, 06:21 PM

im a bit of a box newb and i was under the impression and you rock some springs and its done, but now ive read a few things and im not so sure. so what all do i really need to lower my box?

sjbmx408 · 10-19-2008, 06:52 PM

It all depends on how low you go. If it is a mild drop then all you need is springs, but if you go for a drop you will also need to replace shocks and struts. A lot of people go for a big drop on springs and ride it like that for thousands of miles no problem, but others put them on and have the stock shocks or struts blow a week or so later. By big drop I mean 2 inches or more. Any other questions feel free to send me a pm or just post it here.

-Mark

ToyBox_02 · 10-19-2008, 07:04 PM

yeah after lowering u will need an alignment as well

lickety_briches · 10-19-2008, 09:16 PM

i want a drop like this. http://images.superstreetonline.com/...front_view.jpg

ToyBox_02 · 10-19-2008, 09:59 PM

those look like coilover's not springs

lickety_briches · 10-19-2008, 10:37 PM

but i mean i wanna get about that low,

ToyBox_02 · 10-19-2008, 10:40 PM

what size wheels r u gonna b running cuz that makes a big difference as well

simijoecool · 10-19-2008, 10:42 PM

if u wanna go that low get coilovers then, im not sure what goes into that. but for a simple drop go springs. it takes about an hour and a buddy.

ToyBox_02 · 10-19-2008, 10:49 PM

im pretty sure those r coilover's so u won't get tha same drop but wit small wheels and a 2" drop it looks real good

**ogerdgonz** · 10-19-2008, 11:28 PM

this car has this
Jdm Tanabe Pro S-OC Coilover Kit
Jdm Cusco Lower Bar (Type III)
Jdm Cusco Upper Strut Bar
Trd Japan Front And Rear Sway Bar

ToyBox_02 · 10-19-2008, 11:46 PM

I knew it, they'll get u lower but cost 3x as much

lickety_briches · 10-20-2008, 09:55 PM

im tryin to find some 16's i like but im finding it hard

ToyBox_02 · 10-20-2008, 10:49 PM

try www.wheelsnext.com

xBliz · 10-20-2008, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lickety_briches

im tryin to find some 16's i like but im finding it hard

16s? sportmax makes em, drift makes em. they aren't that hard.

buckbee23 · 10-20-2008, 11:47 PM

ive actually herd out stock struts arent too shabby w/ new springs, as for the rear shocks are supposed to blow
just got a pair of sprint springs last week witch ill be installing when my new shocks come in, the last coil on all the springs was cut as well so im sure thatll give me a heck of a drop,
but ill be sure to post some pics in this thread for you

xBliz · 10-20-2008, 11:54 PM

my setup:
sportmax 007s - 8 in [i think they're 15 in. rims]
and goldline springs .

my drop is over 3 inches and its been that way for like over a year. never had a problem.

lickety_briches · 10-21-2008, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xBliz

16s? sportmax makes em, drift makes em. they aren't that hard.

im aware that its easy to find them, thats why i said some 16's that i like. im kinda picky.

is it bad to just cut the springs that are on there now? the stock ones?

rfibanez · 10-21-2008, 12:59 PM

Just springs and an alignment is all I did, worked well for me so far.

**ogerdgonz** · 10-21-2008, 02:02 PM

Yes it is bad to cut springs, for the cost of used springs it is not worth the time or risk.

That "extra" coil people cut off is there for a reason, it is part of the progressive spring rate. If you cut springs you change the spring rate and also the amount of weight it can handle.

lickety_briches · 10-21-2008, 07:00 PM

o ok. so if i want to get as low of a drop as i can, do i need new struts or shocks or what. im expecting to get an alignment and whatnot, but im lookin in terms of what to buy