Lowering - Page 2

BLK03GXS · 07-06-2004, 08:01 PM

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Originally posted by Redog@Jul 5 2004, 10:26 PM
Stock srping are under 600 lbs. PSI

If you're going to do it yourself, air tools. The springs won't hurt you if they shoot off, they will just take your head clean off

Thats funny....lol

how manny of you have accually dismantled suspention b4?
Its not nearly as scary as you make it sound redog

Im more scared of Propane bottles... :unsure:

FormulaNERD · 07-06-2004, 08:04 PM

i used a spring compressor, but when i did the first one i guess it wasnt compressed enough, still had a little spring to it, to make a long story short, the strut shot downward and hit only one toe... it's broken still.

07-06-2004, 09:27 PM

I did mine, and it was the first time I had ever dug into automotive suspension. As long as you're careful, you can do it, but I would still recommend air tools and a decent spring compressor.

07-06-2004, 10:41 PM

howdy there folks, Im kinda new here but was an avid member of J-body.org for over 4 years. With my experience in the past, ( I had an 88 Z24 2.8 my Z24), I put on the Eibach Springs, my struts and shocks myself. It was very simple and while it may be dangerous, so is driving, as long as you know what you are doing then you'll be just fine. I suggest a Haynes or Chilton manual to help you through your small endeavour, they will illistrate and outline all important factors to take into consideration.
As for the choice of springs, thats a heated debate that I wish I had more information to base my answer on. But all I have is my expierence, which has been with Eibach, Intrax, and Spring Tech. Out of all of those I was most impressed with the Eibachs I had on my Z24. Not only because of the look, but also because of the performance. They reduced body roll a great amount and made recovery from sharp cornering more predictable, not to mention after settling the drop was about 3/4s of an inch more than advertised. With a time tested and world wide name like Eibach, why would you go for anything other than them? Intrax is made for sport compacts, which in my opinion I dont think anyone will ever consider an Oldmobile a sport compact ('cept maybe the Cutlas Calias 442). Spring tech is fairly new to the market and when I rode on a set it felt like stifffer shorter springs, nothing more. I dont feel as though they payed much attention to the type of car and the dynamics of the ride. Like I said tho, this is my opinion and my my experience. Hell for under $300 a set you could buy each set every month and see which you like the best and sell the rest on ebay!! LOL well maybe not.

Happy motoring

07-11-2004, 10:57 PM

well im putting my foot in my mouth here...im gonna get the sprints and try them out...only because i need them shipped fast and free. if i dont like em ill sell them on here for cheaper than i bought them...
plus i like the drop of the sprint springs and the eibachs are designed for the 3400, i will have a big gap in front and little in the rear. not my idea of good looking. ill let ya know how they do

ptrudel · 07-12-2004, 08:25 AM

u won't regret the sprints...that's what i've got and i love 'em :thumbsup:

07-13-2004, 02:36 AM

I lied, I cant wait to get more motor in my car, I got a paycheck today, and it was more than I thought, so I couldn't resist getting rid of the gap, I ordered sprint tech springs like 10 min ago, I mean come on its free shipping! :thumbsup: My friend has installed them before, he says its easy, we actually plan on doing it at my house, do you guys think if we are careful this is possible, or should I have someone put them on for me?

FormulaNERD · 07-13-2004, 12:20 PM

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Originally posted by |Rev|@Jul 13 2004, 06:36 AM
I lied, I cant wait to get more motor in my car, I got a paycheck today, and it was more than I thought, so I couldn't resist getting rid of the gap, I ordered sprint tech springs like 10 min ago, I mean come on its free shipping! :thumbsup: My friend has installed them before, he says its easy, we actually plan on doing it at my house, do you guys think if we are careful this is possible, or should I have someone put them on for me?

you should be fine man, it's not as bad as people make it sound, it is dangerous, but the only accidents come from people who arent actually aware that the springs are so compressed, as long as you have your friend pressing down on the springs you'll be fine.

and for everyone else's info... the sprint and spring tech are the exact same thing.

rowdygls · 07-14-2004, 12:36 AM

yeah i just received my sprint springs today, should have them on in a week or two.

07-15-2004, 12:14 AM

sweet thanx formulanerd, that makes me feel better.

One more question, I oredered them Monday night at like 11:30 my time, I did overnight shipping because it was free, so I knew they wouldn't come til atleast wednesday, but they are not here, you think because its free shipping, they are only doing ground instead of overnight?

Sundayalero · 07-15-2004, 12:53 AM

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Originally posted by |Rev|@Jul 14 2004, 11:14 PM
One more question, I oredered them Monday night at like 11:30 my time, I did overnight shipping because it was free, so I knew they wouldn't come til atleast wednesday, but they are not here, you think because its free shipping, they are only doing ground instead of overnight?

Either way, they should be able to give you a tracking number and you can see exactly where they are.

rowdygls · 07-15-2004, 01:02 AM

free shipping is only on ground shipments.

07-15-2004, 05:33 PM

well thats retarded, what if someone really needed it overnight, and was willing to pay? :huh?:

ptrudel · 07-16-2004, 08:40 AM

u woulda had the option to pay...but if u selected free shipping, it will be ground..

SouthDakotAlero · 08-07-2004, 06:47 PM

Will the Springtech Springs that fit a 99-01 Grand Am fit on an Alero? The part numbers on Suspensionmax.com are different, but I thought I would ask anyways.

Sundayalero · 08-07-2004, 07:30 PM

Not sure, but are you buying them from Suspensionmax.com? They do have a part number for an Alero.

SouthDakotAlero · 08-07-2004, 11:01 PM

No, a guy is selling them that were purchased for a Grand Am. If they were the same I could get them cheaper that way though.

Redog · 08-07-2004, 11:45 PM

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Originally posted by BLK03GXS@Jul 6 2004, 08:01 PM

Im more scared of Propane bottles... :unsure:

BOOM

springs fastest alero · 08-08-2004, 05:07 PM

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Originally posted by |Rev|@Jul 15 2004, 02:33 PM
well thats retarded, what if someone really needed it overnight, and was willing to pay? :huh?:

if you dont have them on yet and your willing to take a drive to the springs I'll help ya out.
I've done a few grand ams and aleros and know the tricks on how to not mess them up.

08-08-2004, 08:27 PM

I got em on allready, but thanx for the offer!