GROUND FORCE or EIBACH SPRINGS??

jsk · 06-30-2006, 11:40 PM

After doing the search thing, I am still unsure of what lowering springs that I want to install? Ground Force says 1.5 rear , 1.0 front, Eibach says 1.3 rear, 1.0 front.
Belltech 2.0 front , 3.0 rear with belltech shocks. Bilstein does not offer a rear shock to do the 3.0 rear belltech kit.
Anyone who has installed any of these kits please chime in.
I have seen the belltech on an SSR and it looks great . I am just worried about the rear shocks not compatiable with the front bilstiens. This comes from the shock
manf.
It seems that Eibach or Ground force is the way to go , and also be able to use the stock bilstein shocks? Pics and any info about these kits would be a big help .
Anyone that has lowered their SSR, please help with any unwanted problems that
has happened. Thanks Scottie

hdflstf · 06-30-2006, 11:44 PM

I put the Eibach springs on mine and am totally happy with the setup. No matter which way you go you will need to have the front end alignment re-done as it will change with the lower height.
You can also do a search for lowering, eibach, groundforce, etc. There are a number of threads devoted to this topic.

NORCAL SS · 07-01-2006, 02:09 AM

djm 2/4 kit or ill be gettin the coilovers for the front which i have in my tbss 15 way adjustable.

they also sell rear springs.

Flassh · 07-01-2006, 08:11 AM

Eibachs here also - install is quite easy - make sure the shop you use has external spring compressors - avoids having to take parts off to get the springs in.

As previously stated, get an alignment done afterward.

This shot was taken with the Eibachs installed.

JOHN317 · 07-01-2006, 06:42 PM

1.5" Frt 2.5" Rear. Ditto on re-alignment.

hdflstf · 07-01-2006, 06:44 PM

Another item I shoudl mention is that since it changes the rake of the SSR a bit, your headlights will be aimed a little high. You may consider having them re-aimed as well.

NORCAL SS · 07-10-2006, 03:16 PM

DJM 2/4 DROP kit

i also have a special coilover set up for the front of the tbss or ssrs

SSRRev · 07-10-2006, 03:23 PM

Ground Force on mine. No complaints whatsoever.

Ken

Big Blue Ox · 07-10-2006, 05:08 PM

Eibach here, with 1/2 coil cut off of the fronts. With KDW2s it is low and raked. It is a nice firm ride. Alignment was no problem.

JSnipe · 07-10-2006, 05:25 PM

how much ride quality is sacrificed with the ground force or eibach kits? Ive used eibachs in the past on other cars and i thought i was going to lose some teeth.

Big Blue Ox · 07-10-2006, 07:06 PM

Well, I've lost no teeth, not even close. My wife complains, but I don't!

artsmart · 07-10-2006, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Blue Ox

Eibach here, with 1/2 coil cut off of the fronts. With KDW2s it is low and raked. It is a nice firm ride. Alignment was no problem.

After talking with you at Irwindale I checked out the KDWs online and it was stated that some modifications had to be made to fit the SSR...what did you have to do, if anything?

hdflstf · 07-10-2006, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JSnipe

how much ride quality is sacrificed with the ground force or eibach kits? Ive used eibachs in the past on other cars and i thought i was going to lose some teeth.

Ride quality didn't suffer. Maybe a little bit firmer but not severe.