98GTBlkConv said:Hey all! It's been a while since I have been on the boards as it's been a busy Summer. Anyway, earlier this year, I had my 1998GT lowered with springs. It was nothing radical, just 1 1/2" in rear and around 1" in front. I also had KB weld-in subframe connectors (full length) installed. It now feels like I am "bottoming out" when I hit a bump in the road. Is anything being hurt by this? Also, what do I need to do next to make the ride nice and tight, while smooth? Thanks!
cronin49 said:To achieve proper wheel alignment and to prevent bump steer, you gotta install caster camber plates and a new set of rack bushings after installing lowering springs. If you don't, you will through off the whole suspension geometry and then you are asking for trouble. Regardless of what you may hear this is a fact... anyone who tells you different does not know what they are talking about.
matsm21 said:thetre offset, and raise the rack up in relation to the rest of the suspension, keeping it close to the stock geometry
SRMobile said:What kind of springs are you using ? Did you keep the stock shocks or did you replace those as well ?
4.6_02_Black_GT said:I run Eibach Sportlines, MM CC plates and Tokico Illuminias and shorter sway bar links, I love them, but you have to be very observate, there are spots around town where there are dips that can cause the car to bottom...in my case its not the car bottoming,...but it is the bumpstomps on the struts hitting the strut tower.(thats why they are there)
I drive to prevent this...I hit the stops the very rarely.
1fast03pony said:bottoming out struts is more serious than rack placement. rack placement will dictate bumpsteer and is for handling purposes. I say get struts with a better travel suited to your lowering, then get a good alignment/caster/camber/toe adjustment. Fix the strut problem above all, then worry about minor tweakings such as bumpsteer and rack bushings. they should be the lowest priority now. Trust me, ive been through hell with my suspension. fix the big things first, then fine tune the little things.
Donw35 said:I agree with cronin49,If you can, take your car to a suspension tuning shop. There are several things that could be a problem that if not properly address could result in an accident.
Better safe then sorry..
let us know how it works out
98GTBlkConv said:The guy that installed my springs took out some sort of "damper" or snubber when he installed the springs. He said it was a part that was no longer needed. Is this true?
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