Lowering?

wudstoc · 02-07-2009, 02:40 PM

I cant post a new thread sorry for doing it this way my question on Lowering
I just got new wheels 18 X 8 with 42mm offset; the tires are 225X40X18
I want to lower my ride but it’s my daily driver I want it low but I don’t want it scraping or rubbing what do you guys suggest and do you have any pictures? All help is appreciated

seppuku27 · 02-08-2009, 11:05 AM

With those rims you can do just about any drop out there for the box. Depends on how low you really want to go. When you are low you watch out more for things to scrap on and slow down while angling to avoid scrapping.

wudstoc · 02-08-2009, 12:50 PM

Thanks for responding
I had been debating between Tanabe’s DF210’s or NF210’s, My concern is the DF’s would be too low. I think they will be ok your thoughts?

seppuku27 · 02-09-2009, 09:56 AM

My hotchkis are lower than the DF's and I only scrap going to fast down steep driveways or dips. I pay more attention to were I am driving than if I wasn't lowered. You should be fine on DF just keep an eye out.

WhiteNoise · 02-09-2009, 04:19 PM

I roll on 18sx7.5 and Df210s. I scrape all over the 880 and unless I'm going 50 or less It bottoms out hard at one point near 12th st. The drop looks great though and I don't regret it, yet. If I could afford air I would go with that.

seppuku27 · 02-09-2009, 05:32 PM

WhiteNoise: Did you cut the bump stops?

WhiteNoise · 02-09-2009, 05:39 PM

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WhiteNoise: Did you cut the bump stops?

I did, little more than half.

wudstoc · 02-09-2009, 06:43 PM

Would you recommend cutting the bump stops?

seppuku27 · 02-13-2009, 03:34 PM

Yes your suppose to cut them so your not ridding on them the whole time. Hotchkis came with new ones.

pelly3s · 02-18-2009, 11:19 PM

I just ordered my Hotchkis springs, hopefully I'll get them in in the next week or so... hopefully these Massachusetts roads don't kill me too much lol

seppuku27 · 02-19-2009, 03:40 PM

The ride on the Hotchkis is just a little rougher than stock and not bouncy. So you shouldn't have a problem with ride comfort.

pelly3s · 02-19-2009, 07:36 PM

well this winter was bad enough that at stock height i managed to crack my bumper on some ice.

Engine61 · 03-12-2009, 04:39 PM

sorry for the bump. Can't post a new thread yet. What would you recommend for a daily driver? Trd, NF210 or DF210. I want to lower mine but i also don't want to break stuff on the under carrage. any problems with the DF210s?

WhiteNoise · 03-12-2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Engine61

sorry for the bump. Can't post a new thread yet. What would you recommend for a daily driver? Trd, NF210 or DF210. I want to lower mine but i also don't want to break stuff on the under carriage. any problems with the DF210s?

I have hit pretty hard at times in DF210s but I don't think I have broken anything...yet. If i was going to do it again I would try the Eibach sportlines. they are half an inch higher in the front and ever so slightly lower in the back. If your really worried go with the TRDs.

wudstoc · 03-12-2009, 04:55 PM

With my DF210’s I am not having any problems. The tire does rub when I am doing 80 and go over some of the overpass here or if I hit a driveway to hard. I tried to see what I would get away with for the most part my driving hasn’t changed.
The car rides fine, its is my daily driver. My tires are close to what stock would have been in height but they are a little wider.

Engine61 · 03-12-2009, 05:27 PM

I didn't even think about Eibach. I had them on my s-10 and they were ok. I was looking at the TRD springs but it just didn't seem to look like that much of a difference in ride hight. i guess i got some more research. I'm really picky about what goes on my box.

ScIoNMuNkEe · 05-08-2009, 12:00 AM

anyone ever think of goin with the Tien S.techs?

universoul · 05-19-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by seppuku27

TRD springs, NF210or air bags just don't go with Air Ride Easy Street...

why not? thats the kit i bought...

Do_Work · 05-27-2009, 12:38 AM

Hey anyone know if i will have problems installing nf210 on my 18x8 sportmax 512 +15mm offset and the tire sixe is 235/50/18???? will it rub or give me problems?

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