gantoni_t5
22-06-2008, 10:00 AM
hey guys,
recently put a set of 20's on my 07 crewvan and now I need to look at my lowering options. I need to drop it between 40 - 50mm. The 20's have raised the height about 1.5" so its not just a matter of looks, its slightly uncomfortable getting in and out now and I want to make sure I can still get into undercover carparks without stressing that I might soon be driving a convertible. I have made a few phone calls to the major suspension shops in melbourne but they have all said they have never lowered one and dont supply springs for them anyway. I have found a mob in the UK which supply a set of H&R springs which are -40mm but they are not responding to my emails for a shipping quote. From some of the research that I have done it seems that you can go 40mm lower while still retaining good suspension geometry and comfortable spring rate.
I have also been told that when these are lowered, due to the IRS, the camber kicks out badly and you cant get a camber kit for them. I accept this as a myth until its proven to me because it was said by the same guy that had never lowered one before. I doubt that 40mm would effect the rear camber dramatically.
Has anyone here overcome this issue? Can anyone point to a company which makes the springs and actually is good with customers?
George
recently put a set of 20's on my 07 crewvan and now I need to look at my lowering options. I need to drop it between 40 - 50mm. The 20's have raised the height about 1.5" so its not just a matter of looks, its slightly uncomfortable getting in and out now and I want to make sure I can still get into undercover carparks without stressing that I might soon be driving a convertible. I have made a few phone calls to the major suspension shops in melbourne but they have all said they have never lowered one and dont supply springs for them anyway. I have found a mob in the UK which supply a set of H&R springs which are -40mm but they are not responding to my emails for a shipping quote. From some of the research that I have done it seems that you can go 40mm lower while still retaining good suspension geometry and comfortable spring rate.
I have also been told that when these are lowered, due to the IRS, the camber kicks out badly and you cant get a camber kit for them. I accept this as a myth until its proven to me because it was said by the same guy that had never lowered one before. I doubt that 40mm would effect the rear camber dramatically.
Has anyone here overcome this issue? Can anyone point to a company which makes the springs and actually is good with customers?
George