What all do I need for lowering?

[TwISteR]

Ok I know you need springs obviously, but Im only going for looks and thats it and I only wanna lower it close to 2". Now my question is What will I need for it besides springs or can I do just springs? Struts or shocks? Or will stock and struts be fine? I've got a 1.8l 92' Eclipse if that helps

 

[koenigseggCC7]

i have the exact same question so someone please answer

I also only want to lower about 2", and I was just wondering if lowering springs or coilovers would be good for an extended temporary time until I can afford some agx's

i also have a 92 1.8

oh yeah...opinions on whether to get coilovers or springs

TIm

 

[FORMONTOYA]

you will need springs, shocks, and camber kits. plus a lifetime alignment at you nearest shop (mine is at firestone) because with the roads (unless yours are perfect) you will knock it out of alignment. i get mine aligned every oil change along with rotating tires. the camber is not such a great issue as the toe will get out of whack and chew up a set of tires in no time. i would suggest at least a good set of coilover kits (ground control) and a decent set of shocks (at least tokico hp_blues). most camber kits are basically the same construction (i went with ingalls, but at the time they were about the only place making them).

my .02

jim

 

[nined2tsi]

You dont have to get that expensive unless you want to. You CAN go without aftermarket shocks with lowering springs but you will have to buy them within a month or so of your new springs. Its just easier/faster to do, obvliously, at the same time. And you WILL need to get a camber kit for the rear. Other than that you should be set.
O I didnt see coilovers or springs question. I have springs and agx's on my car. If I had the money I would buy some really nice 'real' coilovers like TEIN. I would choose coilovers just so I could slam it when its sittin or raise it for snow or dirt.

 

[koenigseggCC7]

well i have a lifetime supply of everything (my dad is vp of a shop chain in my state) so thats not a concern....it just looks like crap with 3" or so of wheel gap

i was gonna drop it maybe 1.5" or so and then save to get some struts i was just wondering how long id last....thanks

 

[RamenPride]

And you WILL need to get a camber kit for the rear.

there is no rear camber kit for 1G FWD. because of the axle/beam design of the suspension back there, the camber does not change when the car is lowered.

and a decent set of shocks (at least tokico hp_blues).

tokico doesn't make shocks/struts for the 1G. your options here are KYB (GR-2's or AGX's), Koni, and GAB (if they still make those and you can find them somewhere)

 

[koenigseggCC7]

I definitely won't be doing any like autox...i wont even be driving my car hard i just want to lower my car without blowing out struts....of course ride quality is a factor, but will GR-2's be enough to hold a 1.5 to 2" drop? if it is, then thats what ill get bc its definitely more in my price range compared to AGX's

I like the idea of being able to raise and lower coilovers, but im so afraid of them getting out of adjustment that all 4 wheels are at different heights...or maybe hitting a pothole and having my wheel jammed in my fender....thats why i was leaning more toward springs....give me some suggestions of good springs and coilovers that arent too badly priced ($200 or less?) thanks

TIm

 

[nined2tsi]

Wasnt thinking about the FWD setup. My bad