Lowering Springs Pros and Cons

[Combatvet]

So here's my take: I'm either a dumbass or a Maverick because I just completed a a 600 mile round trip in two days right after getting my 25 ST lowered with Eibach's. I also installed 1.25" spacers, and a Steeda engine brace the day before. It looks like proper planning prevented piss poor performance. The only problem was a star rock chip, and a two wobbly lug nuts (they have a tiny amount of play left, and right). Anyone know why?

I can't take any credit though. This forum and its members deserve the credit. Almost everything we need to know is right here. So, Thanks !

 

[BrooseDaMoose]

So here's my take: I'm either a dumbass or a Maverick because I just completed a a 600 mile round trip in two days right after getting my 25 ST lowered with Eibach's. I also installed 1.25" spacers, and a Steeda engine brace the day before. It looks like proper planning prevented piss poor performance. The only problem was a star rock chip, and a two wobbly lug nuts (they have a tiny amount of play left, and right). Anyone know why?

I can't take any credit though. This forum and its members deserve the credit. Almost everything we need to know is right here. So, Thanks !

Not sure what you mean by “proper planning”. If your lug nuts are wobbling it’s likely that they are bottomed out and the lug studs are a hair too long or are not seated all the way in the spacer.


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[Combatvet]

Not sure what you mean by “proper planning”. If your lug nuts are wobbling it’s likely that they are bottomed out and the lug studs are a hair too long or are not seated all the way in the spacer.


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I found out that some lug nuts are sleeved, and that sleeve can cause a slight amount of "play" but remain tight in the channel.

 

[BrooseDaMoose]

I found out that some lug nuts are sleeved, and that sleeve can cause a slight amount of "play" but remain tight in the channel.

Yep, I was thinking they were the stock lug nuts.


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[Combatvet]

I replaced all of that OEM crap with black Gorilla lug nuts, it looks so much better.

 

[21STBlkout]

Question for @UNBROKEN you mentioned you need to dremel out the slots to get to -.5 in the rear. Is this the case? I want to make sure I'm telling my alignment shop what to expect. Thanks!

 

[UNBROKEN]

Question for @UNBROKEN you mentioned you need to dremel out the slots to get to -.5 in the rear. Is this the case? I want to make sure I'm telling my alignment shop what to expect. Thanks!

You’ll be fine. Just make sure they know where to adjust from.

 

[BrooseDaMoose]

Question for @UNBROKEN you mentioned you need to dremel out the slots to get to -.5 in the rear. Is this the case? I want to make sure I'm telling my alignment shop what to expect. Thanks!

Don’t mean to butt into your conversation but, if they do it the right way they can get it to -.5. It took me going to three different locations to get it done! If they unload the suspension and adjust it from the inside, they can get it to -.5, or at least very close. I had to explain this to the shops I went to. The first shop never even touched the inner nut. Second shop didn’t unload the suspension. Said they never heard of doing it that way. Last shop did exactly what I told them and got it done! No dremeling or adjustment kit needed.


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[21STBlkout]

You’ll be fine. Just make sure they know where to adjust from.

Perfect. thanks!

 

[21STBlkout]

Don’t mean to butt into your conversation but, if they do it the right way they can get it to -.5. It took me going to three different locations to get it done! If they unload the suspension and adjust it from the inside, they can get it to -.5, or at least very close. I had to explain this to the shops I went to. The first shop never even touched the inner nut. Second shop didn’t unload the suspension. Said they never heard of doing it that way. Last shop did exactly what I told them and got it done! No dremeling or adjustment kit needed.


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No worries! So basically lift the rear end, loosen inner bolt (I have the diagram to show them) so it falls naturally, tighten the bolt back up then adjust camber and toe normally from there?

 

[BrooseDaMoose]

No worries! So basically lift the rear end, loosen inner bolt (I have the diagram to show them) so it falls naturally, tighten the bolt back up then adjust camber and toe normally from there?

Yep. That should get you there.


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