Lowering Springs

[PrImEtImE]

I'm looking to get my car dropped pretty soon. I'm not sure what type of springs i should get. I was thinking about going with Eibach Pro Series but i'm not sure?? anyone that has had a good experience with a certain type??

[Vtolds]

I hear good things about springtech you can get them on ebay.

[jackal2000]

im rolling on eibachs and i like em. more people have sprint/springtech though because they give more of a drop.

[PrImEtImE]

how much of a drop u think springteck would give me???

[Vtolds]

2 inch or so depends how you drive but about 2 is normal

[PrImEtImE]

what would i type in for search on ebay cuz' i was just on there and typed in springtech lowering springs and nothing was found????

[FormulaNERD]

Sprint/Springtech (same thing)

http://www.suspensionmax.com

[PrImEtImE]

cool....found them

[Vtolds]

Just search for ALERO there will be like 10 pages with differnet things or do formulaNERD's link.

[|Rev|]

I got sprint and i love em!!

[jabartram]

Intrax

[Vtolds]

Stockers but If I was to get any springtechs would be it.

[Youngblood77]

I purchased Springtechs, but they're not installed yet. I came across a used set that were just starting to settle, and I couldn't pass them up. The price was right, and they'll give the car a better stance, too. :thumbsup:

[99BLKALERO]

i had intrax on the alero and springtech on the GP.....both were very good! But you can beat the price on springtech


TYPE O.....CANT BEAT

[bdyman]

i also recomend the spring tech`s for a real nice even drop
performance eibach

[jackal2000]

you could also go with coilovers and those a bit more expensive but offer the most drop out of the spring/strut assembly and are adjustable

[bdyman]

ya but......the ride is poopty got to sacrifice something if ya want a car dropped
oh ya ....................GOT AIR???

[Youngblood77]

Originally posted by 99BLKALERO@Nov 7 2004, 07:49 AM
i had intrax on the alero and springtech on the GP.....both were very good! But you can beat the price on springtech
Can't beat $105.00 shipped. They were only used for 5 months. B)

[IndyAlero]

Ive got the Eibachs

[99BLKALERO]

sorry it was a typing error...i ment you cant beat the price on springtech.

[smokinAMD]

Another vote for Intrax. A nice happy medium between the Eibach's and the sprints. Lower then the eibach's, but better better ride and handling then the sprints.

[Spilner521]

I've also got Sprints. here are a couple pics: Front 3/4 pic (http://www.cardomain.com/member_pages/show_image.pl?fg=0000FF&bg=CCCCCC&migration=1&image=http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/8/web/428000-428999/428155_28_full.jpg) and Side pic (http://www.cardomain.com/member_pages/show_image.pl?fg=0000FF&bg=CCCCCC&migration=1&image=http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/8/web/428000-428999/428155_27_full.jpg). They drop just about 2 inches. it is a little bit stiffer ride but they make the car handle a lot better.

[CocoaAlero]

I've had springtech's for a while. The roads are pretty smooth here in Georgia
so I don't have any bumpy ride issues. The handling is great. Minimal body roll in corners. :thumbsup:

[2000NavyAleroGLS]

I've got the Eibach's. I like them. Don't drop it a lot but increase the handling capabilities by a lot.

[Pimpalero03]

u could always go air

[wc_alero]

Ive got Intrax springs, but would get Sprint if I had to do it over again just because you get a better drop. I have no other complaints about my intrax springs though.

[PrImEtImE]

hey spilner521, i'm thinking about getting the springtechs. Pretty soon i'm going to be getting some 18" rims put on. What size rims you have?? i'm not sure if I should get my rims first or springs so i know how far to drop it??? but if you have 18's i'll get the springs most likely right away

[jackal2000]

18's will easily fit with any spring mentioned

[FormulaNERD]

yea, 19's will fit with sprints too.... 18's here with sprint, no probs.

[PrImEtImE]

Hi i'm sure I probably asked this before but oh well :blush: i have the kato kombat kit and 20" rims. I'm wondering which set of springs is worth the money. I'm thinking eibach pro kit. So which ones would have the best drop for me and do you need to buy anything else with the springs or is that it for a better ride???

[sound_xtreme]

i'd recommend eibach if you got that kit proly. they give the least drop and are a tad stiffer than the rest. you dont really need anything else but everyone on here will tell you to get struts.

[Redog]

20's and the Kombat kit :eek:

Wow I would go Eibach, any lower you might have issues

[i_Rev1]

Originally posted by Redog@Jun 13 2005, 08:14 PM
20's and the Kombat kit :eek:

Wow I would go Eibach, any lower you might have issues
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^ truth

[slowandlow]

i have a custon drop my mecanic cut my springs then welded them to the spring perch i have asked many mecanics and no one said i would have a problem.

[sound_xtreme]

Originally posted by slowandlow@Jun 14 2005, 01:07 AM
i have a custon drop my mecanic cut my springs then welded them to the spring perch i have asked many mecanics and no one said i would have a problem.
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uhhh, thats just dumb. really dumb

[jamcllw]

Originally posted by slowandlow@Jun 14 2005, 01:07 AM
i have a custon drop my mecanic cut my springs then welded them to the spring perch i have asked many mecanics and no one said i would have a problem.
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hahhahhaha

that prolly cost you around the same amount that lowering springs would have cost i bet it rides like a covered wagon now

[slowandlow]

no got it done for 120 and it rides good. it rides like my dads twin turbo stealth in sport mode

[ptrudel]

what's $120 american?

i paid $200 for my sprints and they were shipped from cali to my doorstep in canada...and installed for $30...and its safe...

[germ]

i also just put on the ST strut/ Sprint lowering spring package...


im very pleased with the ride height, handling, and most important the cost of the kit.

[PrImEtImE]

Ok, again I have the Kato kit and 20" rims. Most likely going with the eibachs unless i can go a little lower. When you order springs and the struts, doest everything you need for installation come along with the package or do you need anything else???

[Str33tRacer]

Theres a HOW TO on spring instalation, But everyone on here would sure like to see a pic of this dub'd kitted alero you have, cuz i sure would

[forbidden]

Originally posted by PrImEtImE@Nov 14 2005, 05:53 PM
Ok, again I have the Kato kit and 20" rims. Most likely going with the eibachs unless i can go a little lower. When you order springs and the struts, doest everything you need for installation come along with the package or do you need anything else???
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just go with the springs....

[PrImEtImE]

alright I'll get a pic for you guys soon. I had one in the showcase forum but it was a while ago and it's without the cleared corners. One of these days if the weather is nice I'll get a variety of pics so everybody can see my ride :thumb:

[RedAlero01]

I went with the Eibach's 'cause mine's a daily driver. The drop wound up just over 1.5". They give a firmer ride than stock without jarring your teeth. If I didn't put 100 miles a day on it, I probably would've gone with something more aggressive, but everything is a trade off.

[Stanl3yX]

ok its kinda confusin sorting thru all these posts....im new so be kind....


what exactly does each do? like in order from overall, drop, price and smooth ride between Eibach, Sprints, and Intrax. just a summary....


Eibach = ?
Sprints = ?
Intrax = ?

[eag182]

I found everything from http://upgrades.aleromod.com ->sus. mods


I see you have an ultra rare 2.4L v6 hah

[eag182]

Or

http://www.grandamgt.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51109

[PrImEtImE]

I was searching for lowering springs on ebay and seen springs made my Canuck Motorsports (CM), anybody know or hear anything about these, they are a great price and offer a 1.6 drop. I'm going to by some within the next couple of days, if not these going with the INTRAX springs because they give a decent drop.

[PrImEtImE]

turns out i'm not going with any springs.

[UnoWHO]

got spring techs on the way

[eag182]

are you putting them on yourself?

[UnoWHO]

Yea, me and a friend of mine

[eag182]

Don't forget wd40, and a cheater bar (home depot). And I don't know how you would get the strut plate off without an impact gun. Just letting you know. Those were the painful ordeals I had to get over.

[UnoWHO]

Yea we have a compressor and all the air tools to go with it, what cheater bar? lemme know lol

[eag182]

To get the 2 bolts off that connect the lower part of the strut to the car. Our impact gun ($30 one) didnt have the reverse torque to take off the nuts (21mm from what I remember), so I had to use a cheater bar with the socket wrench. If you need more details on the bar let me know, but it was just a 3 ft steel bar about 1" in diameter.

[BlackJack]

anyone got any input on "DropZone" springs?

[UnoWHO]

Oh I know what you mean by cheater bar basically give yourself leverage, well yea I guess maybe I dunno his dad should have good enough tools, hes a mechanic so hopefully all will be well. Thanks for the advice

[AlbinoMonkeyRat]

Originally posted by PrImEtImE@Dec 11 2005, 11:43 PM
I was searching for lowering springs on ebay and seen springs made my Canuck Motorsports (CM), anybody know or hear anything about these, they are a great price and offer a 1.6 drop. I'm going to by some within the next couple of days, if not these going with the INTRAX springs because they give a decent drop.
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http://cgi.ebay.com/CM-Lowering-Springs-AL...1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.com/CM-Lowering-Springs-ALERO-99-02-01-00-2000-drop-kit_W0QQitemZ8004132245QQcategoryZ33582QQssPageNam eZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

I want to know about these too. They're red, and will match my IDI cover and brakes (when I do the brakes).

BTW: at least this thread is less than 7 years old.

[PrImEtImE]

ya I haven't done anything as far as lowering my ride yet. I guess these can't be to bad, just wish someone had some input on them, also they're not that expenisve which is always good.

[AlbinoMonkeyRat]

Originally posted by PrImEtImE@Feb 9 2006, 08:58 PM
ya I haven't done anything as far as lowering my ride yet. I guess these can't be to bad, just wish someone had some input on them, also they're not that expenisve which is always good.
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they're the cheapest ones I could find. if they are any good I might have to buy them.

[PrImEtImE]

Originally posted by AlbinoMonkeyRat+Feb 9 2006, 09:30 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(AlbinoMonkeyRat @ Feb 9 2006, 09:30 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-PrImEtImE@Feb 9 2006, 08:58 PM
ya I haven't done anything as far as lowering my ride yet. I guess these can't be to bad, just wish someone had some input on them, also they're not that expenisve which is always good.
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they're the cheapest ones I could find. if they are any good I might have to buy them.
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Well let me know if you end up getting them, that price with a 1.6 inch drop sounds like a deal. And I think the price they show is in canadian so it should be cheaper for us?