2004 lowering kits

WacoSSR · 10-25-2010, 10:56 AM

I have a yellow '04 with 6700 miles. It's a beauty!!!
I need advise on the best lowering kit to purchase.
Thanks for all guidance.
WacoSSR

Flassh · 10-25-2010, 11:02 AM

Two threads that might help you.

KW/BELLTECH/SPOHN SSR Suspension Project

Check the last page of this thread.

A Black SSR for me

Norcal SS pushes his system pretty hard and is negative about Eibach and Ground Force springs.

The irony is that others told me to stay away from BellTech, which Norcal recommends.

Several have had good success with Ground Force.

I prefer the Eibach and am very happy with the results.

The adjustable Panhard bar is interesting, and Norcal seems to have a pretty good handle on the equipment he deals with.

Hope this helps you.

WacoSSR · 10-25-2010, 11:25 AM

Eibach is recommened by Autoanything (internet) over ground force and it is half the price.
I like it that you enjy it. What do you mean by Panrod? I see Eiback consisting of two coild only.
Please advise and thank you very much for your help.
Waco SSR

Flassh · 10-25-2010, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by WacoSSR

Eibach is recommened by Autoanything (internet) over ground force and it is half the price.
I like it that you enjy it. What do you mean by Panrod? I see Eiback consisting of two coild only.
Please advise and thank you very much for your help.
Waco SSR

Check the last page of the thread "A black SSR" - the're some good photos of the new setup, and why it works well.

The Eibach kit should have two fronts and two rears, unless you're ordering rears only. That could be why it's half the price.

RUN ROD RUN · 10-25-2010, 11:50 AM

I too have Eibach springs all around and I'm very happy with it. I know many others right here in So Calif who have the same set up are please with them too.

As for K/B & BellTech set up, they're good too but very pricey.

Flassh · 10-25-2010, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flassh

Norcal SS pushes his system pretty hard and is negative about Eibach and Ground Force springs.

I prefer the Eibach and am very happy with the results.

Hope this helps you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RUN ROD RUN

I too have Eibach springs all around and I'm very happy with it. I know many others right here in So Calif who have the same set up are please with them too.

As for K/B & BellTech set up, they're good too but very pricey.

Norcal could use a bit of "polishing" regarding his comments. Didn't much like him referring to Eibach and Ground Force as junk.

Could have done much better and not have offended others by saying that the KB/BellTech solution was a "superior design"

RUN ROD RUN · 10-25-2010, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flassh

Norcal could use a bit of "polishing" regarding his comments. Didn't much like him referring to Eibach and Ground Force as junk.

Could have done much better and not have offended others by saying that the KB/BellTech solution was a "superior design"

Needs to work on his salesmanship.

SSR Fenton · 10-25-2010, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RUN ROD RUN

Needs to work on his salesmanship.

One spec missing from all these kits are the spring force graphs. There is alot of personal and "feel" references but it is difficult to quantify w/o a few numbers that can be duplicated.

Next point is the apparent contradiction in before/after. eg They feel better than stock but the ride is firmer? I think you really have to set up your road route and check your speed and go test what you like, don't like about your setup. Then go from there. Varing speed as much as possible. Speed subjects the vehicle to force, the greater the speed the faster the shocks springs have to react/dampen the motion. Just like the deeper the pot hole, the suspension travel limits to the bump stop. Just have to define how bad thise holes are for you.

Hope this helps.

ubuck · 10-26-2010, 10:13 AM

Eibach for me. Very happy with them. Don't forget to have an alignment done when completed.

snomuncher · 10-26-2010, 02:51 PM

I've successfully run Belltechs on my SSR- ride quality was fine. I removed them just to return to the stock height and "raked" look so the Belltechs are currently sitting in my garage...

RUN ROD RUN · 10-26-2010, 03:16 PM

Our good friend Joe (2005SSR6Speed) has posted some good sound advise related to lowering your SSR.
See post # 36, 41 and 48
Lowering and not using DJM can be deadly!!!

jporter · 10-26-2010, 04:00 PM

I have eibachs on the rear, and KB's on the front. Those with the addition of aftermarket sway bars really tightened up the handling. Can't wait to get some good rubber on it, and get rid of the crappy stock GY's. I'm trying to fry them off as quickly as I can.
JP

JimP · 11-04-2010, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snomuncher

I've successfully run Belltechs on my SSR- ride quality was fine. I removed them just to return to the stock height and "raked" look so the Belltechs are currently sitting in my garage...

contact jimp143@sbcglobal.net

53wanab · 11-06-2010, 08:36 PM

I've been running Ground force front and rear for 5 years now and live the stance as well as ride.I also went with the Hotchkis anti-sway bars front and back and the four bolt Trailblazer rear frame brace,which made a big difference.Front end alignment was not a problem contrary to other opinions I've heard.Again much is personal preference.