how much weight lowers a car?

ADRENLN

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question is kinda hard to explain. say i lower my car, which i have to be carful of because of the kit and catted x, but say i get it where i want it and it dont scrape. then i add modds that are actually pretty heavy (super charger intercooler bullitt intake, will that bring the front of the car down at all? or will it take alot more weight then that.

i ask because i would think it would take alot more weight, but i have been lightening up the car and plan to lighten more, and the wheel gap seems to be betting bigger?
 
Considering most aftermarket springs have a much higher spring rate than stock, it's going to depend on the springs you get. Eibach Pro's have a lower spring rate than a set of drag springs and will bottom out a lot faster (F-150 1/2 ton versus F-250 3/4 ton).

That said, it's gonna take a buttload of weight to make a major difference if you load it close to centerline of the car. If you want to really check, place everthing over stock springs and do the math on the new spring rate.