18incholdz Posted August 12, 2002 Report Share Posted August 12, 2002 is there any way to lower the rear end of a 95 olds cutlass supreme other than the kit that RSM sells? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted August 12, 2002 Report Share Posted August 12, 2002 You could try modifying/cutting out some metal from the upper spring perch. The whole rear subframe assembly can be replaced if you screw it up. :read: You could also try rear coilovers, you can get some at http://www.fastfwdperformance.com/co.htm. You may have long term problems with coilovers though, like metal fatigue in the wheel wells since they weren't designed to withstand the stress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91GranSport Posted August 13, 2002 Report Share Posted August 13, 2002 Is there any way to reinforce the wheel wells so that the metal doesn't eventually give way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90TGP Posted August 13, 2002 Report Share Posted August 13, 2002 You can get a rear strut tower brace. That helps out some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted August 13, 2002 Report Share Posted August 13, 2002 I would personally not risk using coilovers since it can screw up alignment as the strut towers warp and distort. It can also cause structural problems. I'm sure it could be reinforced and possibly even done correctly, but I'm no engineer so I don't know for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TurboSedan Posted August 14, 2002 Report Share Posted August 14, 2002 qs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowtiekid Posted August 17, 2002 Report Share Posted August 17, 2002 I can assure you that the rear strut towers are more than strong enough to safely use coil-overs. I have over 10k on mine in the past 8 months and have had no problems. The sheet metal in the rear towers is the same guage as that in the cars that use coil springs. There is also a thick steel plate on the top that helps to stiffen them up even more. They will not warp or distort and will not cause any alignment problems. The new rear mount (upper) is billet aluminum so it wont rust out like the stock ones can and allow the strut to come through. It also has the largest footprint possible to evenly distribute the force on the towers. This is the safest way to lower the back. I would not recommend cutting the subframe or spring mount since it is a structural part of the car and stiffens the chassis laterally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaD Posted August 17, 2002 Report Share Posted August 17, 2002 Can someone explain to me what a Coilover is? Â -MaD- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowtiekid Posted August 17, 2002 Report Share Posted August 17, 2002 a coil over is basically a coil spring that fits OVER the strut body. They replace the leaf spring in this case and are adjustable (ride height). check out my site for more info and a few pics (better pics coming soon) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TurboSedan Posted August 18, 2002 Report Share Posted August 18, 2002 sw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
18incholdz Posted August 18, 2002 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2002 for the front springs you could heat them and then compress them, one of my friends did that to his beretta and it worked fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
per0781 Posted August 18, 2002 Report Share Posted August 18, 2002 I'm not gonna even touch that idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted August 18, 2002 Report Share Posted August 18, 2002 You're way better off chopping the spring than heating it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPaganel Posted August 19, 2002 Report Share Posted August 19, 2002 Er, if you heat a spring, wouldn't it stop being a spring? Annealing metal makes it soft and malleable, not the qualities I'd look for in a suspension component... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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