lowering my car??

[chris97pittman]

I want to lower my Eclipse and I was wondering what all I need, I have tokico illumina shocks so is all I need is a set of springs a friend that knows what he's doing and a set up ramps and jack? there seems like their should be more to it, I don't think I need a camber kit or anything I'm only dropping like 2 inches

 

[wret]

I want to lower my Eclipse and I was wondering what all I need, I have tokico illumina shocks so is all I need is a set of springs a friend that knows what he's doing and a set up ramps and jack? there seems like their should be more to it, I don't think I need a camber kit or anything I'm only dropping like 2 inches

I'm thinking but I can't figure out what you will do with the ramps. You will need spring compressors, socket wrench, and... oh yeah, a camber kit.

 

[goalieman24]

kinda wondering what the ramps were for as well. along with the socket set, you will probably need some crescent wrenches, some sort of breaker bar would help and wd40 or some other penetrating type stuff

 

[cuttheduck]

If you are trying to lower it cheaply just use some pro-kits (or similar 1.5 or less drop) springs and get a "bolt camber kit" for the rear. RRE sells them if you dont wanna hassle for 40 bucks.


I just did mine a few days ago,,,

Here is what I used, some can be substtuted or deleted but I already got a pretty good stash of tools so I used......
-a jack, (raise up crossmembers and put wood block between jack and member)
-a pair of jack stands, (put thick rubber in between stand and jack point, I used old shoe insoles)

-pb blaster,
-BIG breaker bar,
-A 2-3 foot pipe to extend your breaker bar and even to extend your ratchets
-Good 1/2 drive 6 point sockets (14mm and 17mm really what you use for this).
-1/2 drive ratchet
-rubber mallet
-openend/box combination wrenches (14 and 17 again)
-crescent wrench,
-tourque wrench would be nice
-10 dollar spring compressor from harbor freight ( probaly not even needed)

---I also found ratcheting wrenches to be very handy but if you dont have them there not need at all for this, i also used some 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch sockets for clearance issues but if you dont have them the open end wrench and a mallet would work.

If you have an area where a bolt is hard to get to you can use your 1/2 ratchet or breaker bar, (whatever fits) and use your floor jack to raise up the bar and use the force of the car to get off the bolt. (worked GREAT on the back bolt in the rear of the car).

Also, After 9 winters and stock shocks still I pb blasted the bolts for like a week straight before i did this.
Hope this helps, very easy job if the bolts cooperate. Remember to get an alignment after

 

[RamenPride]

a friend that knows what he's doing and a set up ramps and jack? there seems like their should be more to it, I don't think I need a camber kit or anything I'm only dropping like 2 inches

ditch the ramp, you'll need the jack and some jackstands. if you drive the car onto ramps then there's no way you can even get the wheel off to get to the suspension. And you're dropping it "only" 2 inches!? You WILL need a camber kit for a 2" drop.

 

[goalieman24]

and get a "bolt camber kit" for the rear. RRE sells them if you dont wanna hassle for 40 bucks.

or go to lowes or home depot and get it done for much cheaper

 

[cuttheduck]

or go to lowes or home depot and get it done for much cheaper

yah, i know,, thats why its the 15 dollar mod ,,,
if hes asking about installation i took it for granted he doesnt want the hassle. my bad,,

 

[whiteice2x]

Ya man, for sure u should buts out some coilovers, and drop ur car a god mmmmm.. 3" inches, it looks killer. U will need a front and rear camber kit though, .

 

[cuttheduck]

Ya man, for sure u should buts out some coilovers, and drop ur car a god mmmmm.. 3" inches, it looks killer. U will need a front and rear camber kit though, .

along w/ a lifetime supply of shocks, a new set of kidneys, and tires every oil change.






3 inches you'd have almost no shock travel.