i need ur help

[Corolla Dx]

Ok here it is i have a 96 rolla and i want to drop her 2 inches i have been told that all i have to do is switch out the springs and thats it is this tru i just want to make sure because i would rather save time and money knowing that if i switch out the springs they might mess up the suspension. let me know ur guys/gals thoughts. thanks for the help.

[boroEF]

ur english sucks i dont understand u try using some grammar and also maybe proper sentance structure would help if u explain urself more clearly i could probably help you out thanks man

[REN69]

easy there mr whoroEF!

2 inches eh.. well swapping the springs is not the only thing you're gonna end up doing.

Of course you already know you have to get the lowering springs (don't cut your original springs) second, make sure your struts are in good condition. You might end up having to replace your struts because your original struts might not take a 2inch drop too easily. KYB struts as a replacement is a good idea, they're affordable and perform great. You can also look at brands like Tokico or TRD, but you'll be spending a bit more money.

Let's say you got your new struts and springs installed already.. now comes the good part.. since your suspension is now 2inches lower, now you have to wait till the springs settle down. Usually about 2 weeks (put some weight in the trunk to speed up the process). After the springs settle down, you have to get your front wheels aligned professionally so that your tires don't get worn out on the inside. a 2inch drop will make your car go thru tires like they're oil changes.

So in the end it doesn't look so simple and cheap does it.. I got my car lowered recently and ended up spending about $1000 CDN.. 4 KYB struts, APEX springs(1.6 inch drop), installation and wheel alignment.

Good luck man.

[2advanced]

more like PMSEF to me l

[2advanced]

Ren69 gave you some good info.. thats all you basically need to know.. or you can do it the cheap way like me and just pop in the springs with no new struts and no alignment.. so your choice


tires will go like every two years if you use it seasonally.. and if you use stock struts when you hit a bumpy road you'll be having a fun ride.. its going to be kinda bumpy in the sense your head will be bobbing up and down constantly

[RedruM]

yeah 2advanced car is kinda rough on the passengers especially if you in the back with no seatbelt on

[Chris Corolla S]

^^ What they said. If you want to do it right, get struts too. With just springs, it will bounce around every where. I'm sure you've seen cars like this (civics). And alignment is highly sugested after any suspesion change Also, all this is even more important because you want a 2" drop, which is pretty significant.
Good luck
Chris

To save money do it in stages: Struts first, then next year get springs, then get it aligned within a few months of putting on the springs.

[Corolla Dx]

thanks guys for your help. i am going to go ahead and drop the car and go all out with new struts, and the get an alinment. well once again thanks for the time.