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Are Lowering springs better than stock?
Your factory shocks’ overall ride quality is tuned to be most effective at the stock ride height. Lowering springs are shorter in length (most of the time) compared to factory springs, your shocks will be riding lower in their travel than they were designed to be at while sitting at normal ride height.
Can you lower on stock springs?
One popular method for lowering a car that most budget-minded enthusiasts opt for is using lowering springs with the car’s OEM (stock) shock absorbers. While this is indeed a very cost-effective way of lowering the car’s ride height, it doesn’t help much in terms of the car’s ride quality.
Is lowering springs better than coilovers?
Lowering springs are a cheaper and easier way to lower your car’s center of gravity and improve its handling. Coilovers, on the other hand, can lower the car and make it handle much better with more adjustability. However, they cost more.
Do I need anything else with lowering springs?
This means in most cases you don’t need to replace anything. It’s worth bearing in mind that lowering springs are going to give your shock absorbers a bit more of a workout, so if they were on their way out anyway, they will hasten their demise.
Do I need to tell my insurance if I lower my car?
If you don’t declare all modifications to your insurer and later need to make a claim, your policy could be declared invalid. The insurer may refuse to pay out or give you a reduced rate.
Does lowering a car improve handling?
Improved handling and traction: Generally speaking, lowering the vehicle closer to the ground improves the tires’ grip on the road, leading to improved handling.
How much does it cost to install lowering springs?
Lowering Springs Installation Lowering spring kits go for anywhere between $100 and $700. A professional installation may cost an additional $200 to $800. If your vehicle needs a spring compressor to install lowering springs, it’s much safer to bring it to a trusted auto shop.
What is a good spring rate for lowering springs?
Springs should typically be compressed 25-30% of the free length when supporting the weight of the vehicle.
Do lowering springs affect camber?
On a lowered car, as the axle exceeds the point of being parallel to the ground at static height the camber will decreases as the suspension compresses. This is all normal for McPheason struts but a lowered car will feel much better at moderate cornering speeds but not as good at the limits.