hey fellas. im looking at re lowering my vs. i have got ssl king springs in the rear now.but dont find them to be much difrence betwen the sl's.i like it when ive got the top rubber out it goes4-5mm lower. whats the next lowest i can go in theking range?or any other's? im also gona do the fronts.what would be a good lowerd spring for the front?also i have a slight nocking in left front evry now and again.depends what road i am on im asuming its the ball joint?cause theer is a bit of grease in the wheel arch and a little bit on the left side skirt. also any pics of vr vs with the next springs below ssl can you plz post them.thanx. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

The knocking will probably be your shocks bottoming out. You need coilovers front and rear to go lower. Cost will be $2500-$4000 to do it properly with good gear In the last week you’re putting in a 6sp, straight cut timing gears, lowering it more, buying 19s, as well as selling the Clubby, and wanting to buy a VLT. Make up your mind!

well buying the vl turbo aint for me.im not going all out on coil overs when i done need to.just want to go the next lowest in the rear that i can.how does the front bottom out when its stock thoe? so in the end a set of 19s is what $2000+lowering around $700 cause ill do all the work+timing gear $390 thats what a total of $3000. ive got 7000 to spend so why not do all this?and as for selling the clubby i havent added these mods yet so theres no harm if i get 19s and keep them and the suspension work would help sell it more.

So your've got ssl springs in the rear and factory springs in the front?

yeah mate thats correct.i will be lowering the fron at the same time and fix that anoying nocking sound

Just have them compressed to the exact height you want.

where can i get that done?

Quote: Originally Posted by NASTY1 where can i get that done? I sent mine straight back to Kingsprings as soon as I got them, and said how much lower I wanted them.

Mate, haven’t you heard the adds TAKE IT TO PEDDERS.......... they have heaps of different height springs to suit.

Quote: Originally Posted by Commyfan I sent mine straight back to Kingsprings as soon as I got them, and said how much lower I wanted them. how much did that cost?

Quote: Originally Posted by NASTY1 how much did that cost? Around a hundred I think.

King Spring compressing springs... What the?

Compressing springs is a crap option, but if that's what you want then go for it... why not just cut them?

Quote: Originally Posted by NZ EVLHSV Compressing springs is a crap option, but if that's what you want then go for it... why not just cut them? lmao...never cut springs man...!!!! compressing is the way to go, to get exactly the height you want. ...and get some good shocks to suit.

Quote: Originally Posted by CRUZ3N lmao...never cut springs man...!!!! compressing is the way to go, to get exactly the height you want. ...and get some good shocks to suit. Whats the difference between cut springs and compressed springs?

Compress or cut doesnt matter, your gonna have a **** ride either way

Quote: Originally Posted by NZ EVLHSV Whats the difference between cut springs and compressed springs? Compressed they heat them up and compress them, then repaint them. If you cut a spring you wreck it, as it is progressively wound, you dont lose the original springs purpose made shape/thickness if its compressed. I have compressed springs in my SS and the rides good.

If you compress or cut a spring you make it shorter. Shorter = sloppy fit and not legal in most places. If you go to the bother of getting shocks shortened and getting springs compressed you might as well get it all done properly. ie adjustable platforms I don't know of any manufacturers who compress springs for their sports models, or any race cars that use compressed springs

cant cut the rear springs any ways

i got my ultra lows compressed as you know, but they still arent low enough for me, with the 20s the rim is in the gaurd, with the 17s rims almost in the gaurd, under full song its in the gaurd lol the only way to go is bags