Lowering ride height

[carlospena96]

I will like to drop my car a little bit now that I'm replacing ball joints and bishings on the control arms, cutting the springs is so tempting, if I cut, how many coils do I cut?

[PhillySpider]

just put on some weight and get a fat girlfriend

[Akgriffith]

Not sure where to cut the springs, but Allison's Automotive has lowering springs. Anyone here ever use them? I know I think about lowering my car too.

[joelittel]

Cutting springs was a hot topic a couple years back. If you search you'll find many conversations and just as many opinions.

I do believe there were posts that spelled out what was cut off and the results rendered.

I have koni shocks and Vick's lowering springs on an '80 with blade bumpers.

The ride height evened out nicely and dropped just a touch lower but I'd like it to sit even lower yet.

If possible, please post measurements before and after.

[vandor]

the proper way to lower a car is to install lowering springs. The only time it'd be ok to cut springs is on the rear of a 1975-85 Spider, as the factory raised the rear end to meet bumper height standards. Not sure exactly how much to cut, probably about one coil. Maybe start at 3/4 and see what that gets you, then go in 1/4 turn increments.

Of course I have our progressive lowering springs on my '71. For a long time I did not want to change the stock springs, as I assumed the lowering springs would noticeably worsen the ride. But when we started developing our lowering springs I tested three different sets on the car and left the last iteration on for good, as the ride wasn't worse than stock. Likely that is because of the rear progressive springs.

[gtmedley]

One of the best and least expensive ways to lower your car is...Photoshop. You can get the proper aggressive stance -- and see just how bitchin' your Fiat can look. And no damage to springs or oil pans.

[johndemar]

the proper way to lower a car is to install lowering springs. The only time it'd be ok to cut springs is on the rear of a 1975-85 Spider, as the factory raised the rear end to meet bumper height standards. Not sure exactly how much to cut, probably about one coil. Maybe start at 3/4 and see what that gets you, then go in 1/4 turn increments. .

Well, I put the progressive springs and yellow koni's on my bumperless 76 and the height is perfect.
Cutting might fit the budget better, but the lowering springs are the way to go.

[Odoyle]

Let see some pics

[royn]

Here a some photos before and after lowering the car.


I changed the wheels, but you will see that the car is lowered to europeen spec.



I bought lowering springs and shocks as a set from Germany. I see that Allison Automotive and other vendors sell the same set in the US.
Theese springs are progressive springs and I have had no problem with bottening up. The ride is not stiff, but firm and very accurate.