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How much money did you guys pay to have lowering springs installed? also, is it smarter to have them done with shocks/struts, anything else?
 

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How much money did you guys pay to have lowering springs installed? also, is it smarter to have them done with shocks/struts, anything else?
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I did it myself. It was my first time and I got it done in about 3 hours. Its not hard.
 

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I Agree...do It Yourself And You'll Save Around $250..it's Not Hard At All...
 
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$200.00-$300.00 for installation. Do the shocks & struts when you put the springs in. It will save you down the road because the stock shocks aren't valved to work well when you lower your car. If you have mechanical experience have the right tools and are comfortable working on cars, then you could probably do the install. Otherwise pay the couple of hundred $$ and get the job done right the first time...
 

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I don't want to hijack your thread matsm21, but is it always necessary to install aftermarket c/c plates when you lower? I've heard that if you don't lower it anymore than two inches, you don't have to add c/c plates. Can anyone respond to this? Also, can anyone recommend a good (and not outrageously expensive) combo (springs/shocks/struts)?

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theres a few guides how to do it correctly, just read them and go for it, its straight forward and easy
 

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ShadowGT said:
I don't want to hijack your thread matsm21, but is it always necessary to install aftermarket c/c plates when you lower? I've heard that if you don't lower it anymore than two inches, you don't have to add c/c plates. Can anyone respond to this? Also, can anyone recommend a good (and not outrageously expensive) combo (springs/shocks/struts)?

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i've heard that it was 1.25", but from what i remember, im lowered atleast 2.75" or more in the front as well as the rear, without the c/c plates it would have screwed me over so bad

if you plan to lower it down that much, then you better get them, they are cheap anyways
 
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I expected $150 max for mine......got a bill for $275.

Install them yourself!
 

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I expected $150 max for mine......got a bill for $275.

Install them yourself!
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I went with the steeda sport springs and I didnt use c/c plates. So far everything is good. They have been on several months. No unusual wear and the steering wheel is perfectly straight and the car goes straight down the road.
 
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I thought the same thing..



For the Lowering question, it depend how low your going, the spring kit you'll buy will tell you if you need Caster/Camber plate and for the shock/strut thing, I still have my Factory one and no problem at all so far and my springs has been replaced a year ago for a Pro-Kit from Eibach..

I did the install myself and it was easy to do but again I don't know how you're with mechanic work..

Here's a link to guide you for a do it yourself installation Linky

Link is from a Mod here(Spreadman)

IMO a lowered car looks always good..

 

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sorry, i was distracted by your avatar once again
 
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yea looks like im gonna invest in some jack stands and give it a go. when it stops snowing
 
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ShadowGT said:
I don't want to hijack your thread matsm21, but is it always necessary to install aftermarket c/c plates when you lower? I've heard that if you don't lower it anymore than two inches, you don't have to add c/c plates. Can anyone respond to this? Also, can anyone recommend a good (and not outrageously expensive) combo (springs/shocks/struts)?

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Generally if you don't go past a 1.5" drop you won't need c/c plates. I'm using eibach pro kit and didn't need c/c plates. The mach 1 tokicos work well with these springs. This combo works pretty well as far as a good lowered look and nice firm ride. Cost isn't too bad either...
http://members.cardomain.com/kennym01
 

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do you need a new alignment when you lower your car
 
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do you need a new alignment when you lower your car
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Drive your car for short while to let the springs settle,(I did about 2 weeks of driving with the new springs), then get a front end alignment...
 

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how much does that run
 

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I drove on it for about 2 weeks also, but when I tired to get it aligned that guy said I needed a camber kit ( a small screw ) Is this true?or is the guy not know what he's talking about? I've been riding around for almost 2 months with a proper alignment cause $$$ is low right now.
 
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