I have a 2003 forester 2.5xs and i want to drop it 1" and i want to know the cheapest way to safely do so.
Cheapest way to a 1"drop?
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Do it right and get Swift springs!
just answered this question in the tire forum. the swifts are great, *hint* im about to make a forsale thread, and will be selling mine :icon_wink:
For total noobs, where would one purchase these, is there a particular model Swift which needs to be purchased?
For a one inch drop how much will the camber be messed up?
For a one inch drop how much will the camber be messed up?
Borrow your neighbors sawzall. Then just cut out one inch off the bottom of each spring. I do it by eye...while springs are still on the car. Spring compressors are for sissies. Then sell the sawzall on ebay.
Or get some used Swifts.
Regards,
Justin Wade
2004 FXTi
Or get some used Swifts.
Regards,
Justin Wade
2004 FXTi
Technically speaking, why couldn't you do this?
A buddy mentioned this to me and advised that as long as they're not a progressive rate spring, this would be fine and maintain the spring rate.
Ive never actually done this, but curious for someone to explain why you shouldn't.
Most springs have a flat wind at the bottom to seat properly and also a taper shape to them, so you can't necessarily get away with it.
As for my [email protected]$$ answer, either the supersized bucket of chicken at KFC and gain 100 lbs, or buy 2 bags of sand and distribute in the vehicle.
As for my [email protected]$$ answer, either the supersized bucket of chicken at KFC and gain 100 lbs, or buy 2 bags of sand and distribute in the vehicle.
Good point, but are the stock Forester springs tapered? 2010?
And FWIW, I prefer Popeyes chicken and/or large bags or rice my lil asian mini me likes to carry around all the time.
(but no..I am not asian myself) for the record
You could just let some air of the tires, that would do it, right?
I was thinking about 14" wheels and 205/40's......
LOL
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