When will LTs become a problem?

[fox racer]

I have the Eibach Launch kit with Lakewoods on my notch right now. Over the next year, I'm installing an IRS and a different, sportier suspension etc. I'm currently running BBK LTs with an Off Road H pipe. Even which the slightly high stance of the front of the car, the LTs occasionally scrape. I'm looking at H&R springs (super sports?) and the IRS Sports for the rear (Each allowing a 1.5" drop) and Tokico Sport struts/shocks (Bilsteins are first choice, but they are VERY expensive). Does anyone else think I'll have serious scraping issues with that drop? Anyone have a lowered car with LTs? Mine hangs low as is, my hanger is shot.

 

[bloopbloob]

i'm not lowered, but my bbk LT's dont hang low. there are a few things underneath that are at least an inch lower than the lt's.

 

[85_SS_302_Coupe]

This seems to be a hit or miss with people....my buddy has the same headers as me and his don't hang any lower than his sub frame connectors, while mine are pretty low (medium to large speed bumps and i'm scraping hard). My car does sit a little lower in the front but it's not slammed....a lot of it has to do with your motor mounts too, if they're old and worn out then the headers will hang lower (like mine) plus i've got wore out struts which don't help.


Anyways, personally i'm probably getting rid of mine specifically for this reason and probably going with a good quality set of equal lengths. I want my car lower than it is and the full lengths aren't gonna work...plus they're a tad bit overkill on my mostly stock engine anyways.

 

[cenok is family]

mine scrape on speed bumps. but i have really worn shocks and struts.

 

[PeteyAce]

c'mon joe you know anything lowered on staten island roads is just asking for trouble

 

[fox racer]

c'mon joe you know anything lowered on staten island roads is just asking for trouble

I know I know, it's not much though. My H pipe hangs low, but that's a hanger problem.

 

[ninety15.0]

FYI struts have nothing to do with the ride height of your vehicle. You can compress a strut with your hand...I think the front of the car is heavy enough to make those struts looks like a pancake. The springs are the only thing that holds the car up.

That being said...my LT's hang a little low and my car is dropped 2". Speed bumps are a ******....and i have new motor mounts. Not much you can do.

 

[woodyy24]

This seems to be a hit or miss with people....my buddy has the same headers as me and his don't hang any lower than his sub frame connectors, while mine are pretty low (medium to large speed bumps and i'm scraping hard). My car does sit a little lower in the front but it's not slammed....a lot of it has to do with your motor mounts too, if they're old and worn out then the headers will hang lower (like mine) plus i've got wore out struts which don't help.


Anyways, personally i'm probably getting rid of mine specifically for this reason and probably going with a good quality set of equal lengths. I want my car lower than it is and the full lengths aren't gonna work...plus they're a tad bit overkill on my mostly stock engine anyways.

trade ya