[derekjacobsma]

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.

 

[toddlamp]

New springs would be my vote.

 

[sea-scooby]

Do it right and get Swift springs!

 

[Stein]

yeah, do springs. Search around, they can be found used too depending on how cheap you want to go.

 

[DanD]

Do it right and get Swift springs!

+1

 

[Elmy]

+1
New springs are the best solution.

 

[Tau137]

Either Swifts (my call) or Whiteline Control springs (just on the off chance that you can find them cheap).

 

[fourortwowheels]

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:

 

[thebeephaha]

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?

 

[wadejg]

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

 

[KillerInsideMe]

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

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.

 

[Hardrvin]

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.

 

[KillerInsideMe]

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.

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

 

[MistrClean]

You could just let some air of the tires, that would do it, right?

 

[KillerInsideMe]

I was thinking about 14" wheels and 205/40's......

 

[WNC Forester]

You could just let some air of the tires, that would do it, right?

LOL