Dirty Rockstar Posted February 13, 2005 Report Posted February 13, 2005 Well, I decided to post here.. I have heard contradictions from all intellectual demographics.. Will Coilover rear struts cause integrity issues on a 90-94 Lumina? If they will, forget them.. I want the sportiest ride I can get in the Lumina, and also want a lower stance.. (I originally had no intention of doing this, but with the outrageous ideas already in motion, it will look sweet as hell).. Let me know on this, because after the Euro is decomissioned and scrapped, work will begin on the next greatest thing.. And the front suspension will be done before thje fresh 3.1 is dropped in.. Thanks guys.. I know there are some of us who like tweakin suspension.. I just can't afford to "tweak" in that department with so much other shit I have to do for the car, lol.. Quote
Dirty Rockstar Posted February 13, 2005 Author Report Posted February 13, 2005 I want toknow.. Will rear coil overs cause integral issues.. i.e. destroying or weakening the wheel well, or whatever.. I just need to know so my cars ass doesnt snap and drag all the way home.. Quote
J Posted February 13, 2005 Report Posted February 13, 2005 many of us have had them on there for many miles, about 10K for mine and they seem fine, yeah the groan and squeak but i guess thats what you have to deal with when you get them. Quote
Dirty Rockstar Posted February 13, 2005 Author Report Posted February 13, 2005 Well, my excessively loud exhaust will compensate for that, lol Quote
Guest TurboSedan Posted February 13, 2005 Report Posted February 13, 2005 I want toknow.. Will rear coil overs cause integral issues.. i.e. destroying or weakening the wheel well, or whatever.. I just need to know so my cars ass doesnt snap and drag all the way home.. after almost 70,000 miles & 4 years of having the coilovers on my car, i believe there is NO issues regarding frame strength. i drive the car hard too, deliver pizza in it, carried lots of heavy loads in the trunk, lots of interstate trips, etc etc. coilovers do have alot of other problems though....mostly the coil spring itself becoming completely unloaded when making u-turns, pulling into steep driveways etc. then when the car's weight comes back down on the spring it sometimes won't go into the upper spring seat right (it will go in crooked making tons of noise). this didn't happen to often (to me) and was the only time my coilovers would make any noise. with regular driving they didn't make any noise at all and i loved the ride quality and improved handling the coilovers gave. i'm not sure what rate spring i have but it isn't harsh at all or soft....perfect IMO with the KYBs. also the set screw that keeps the lower spring seat/ajuster nut piece locked in place is a JOKE :? Quote
Dirty Rockstar Posted February 13, 2005 Author Report Posted February 13, 2005 Alright.. I am still leanin toward the coilovers here.. Any other input? Quote
GnatGoSplat Posted February 14, 2005 Report Posted February 14, 2005 Considering 2 of 3 guys on here with coilovers want to get a rear lowering leaf, I'd just skip the coilovers and go straight to the leaf! Quote
AWeb80 Posted February 14, 2005 Report Posted February 14, 2005 as always...no problems with my FFP's......i like them. Quote
GTPrix Posted February 14, 2005 Report Posted February 14, 2005 Where can we buy those Birchmount Lowering Leafs? Drew Quote
Dirty Rockstar Posted February 14, 2005 Author Report Posted February 14, 2005 Where can we buy those Birchmount Lowering Leafs? Drew Lookin for least expoensive as well.. And the best bang for the buck.. Quote
slick Posted February 14, 2005 Report Posted February 14, 2005 Get in the group buy: http://www.w-body.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=25222&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 Quote
GP1138 Posted February 14, 2005 Report Posted February 14, 2005 How hard are those leaf springs to install? Quote
GnatGoSplat Posted February 14, 2005 Report Posted February 14, 2005 Super easy if you have the W-body leaf tool. I've never done it without, so I can't comment on that. Quote
5speedz34 Posted February 14, 2005 Report Posted February 14, 2005 So basically the leaf lowers the car, and keeps the stock ride? Quote
GnatGoSplat Posted February 14, 2005 Report Posted February 14, 2005 It lowers the car, but I wouldn't say it's a stock ride. I think airbe5car said he can feel the bumps more easily. If it were possible to lower the car and retain stock ride quality, I'd definitely lower the 94. I won't lower it now because I don't think Penny cares too much for the stiff springs in my 89. Quote
slick Posted February 14, 2005 Report Posted February 14, 2005 What does the rear leaf spring tool look like?? Could be another suspension tool I could make . Quote
GnatGoSplat Posted February 14, 2005 Report Posted February 14, 2005 What does the rear leaf spring tool look like?? Posted early by NOHC_Wbody: Quote
slick Posted February 14, 2005 Report Posted February 14, 2005 Doesn't look like i'll be making that one. Quote
Guest TurboSedan Posted February 15, 2005 Report Posted February 15, 2005 Posted early by NOHC_Wbody: is that a Kent-Moore tool as well? how much do they cost? can they be found on ebay for less? Quote
5speedz34 Posted February 15, 2005 Report Posted February 15, 2005 In a earlier post, Shawn said he got it on ebay for around $100. Quote
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