Lowering Springs

[Linda's Hell Cat]

Well after reading they may not be what is needed. I'll look some more

 

[DGatzby]

Well after reading they may not be what is needed. I'll look some more

They may be the correct units, but I do not think he has any….

 

[DGatzby]

I got someone on it. If Mopar has any he will sell them to me. Or he will tell me what to buy. I’ll report back.

 

[Atom]

This one may be an option... note the high avg drop values:
https://kowperformance.com/products...OoFdzh81jHVcrkv7uIJzGpBd5zWixo2ZBfUccoM&gQT=2

 

[DGatzby]

This one may be an option... note the high avg drop values:
https://kowperformance.com/products...OoFdzh81jHVcrkv7uIJzGpBd5zWixo2ZBfUccoM&gQT=2

Thanks. Did not know about those. But, the lowering shown is a bit too much for me, plus I would need to see the spring rates on them. Good to see another alternative for everyone, as those seem to drop it more than other products.

 

[DavidKFla]

I will say that the Charger is much lower than the Challenger.

Not sure which 1 you have. With stock springs my old Charger had problems getting on the trailer it was so low. I had to get an aftermarket ramp and it barely cleared it and it would hit parking lot stops if not careful.

 

[DGatzby]

Yep, no reason to have them so low it is a PIA. Get a Challenger any lower in the front than about an inch and you are going to have clearance problems somewhere, sometime. In the rear the geometry is so strange until they came out with the new “Demon” axles we got on the Redeyes, the boots were a problem on the axles and IT COULD NOT BE RECTIFIED BY ANY MEANS OR WITH DIFFERENT HIGHLY CUSTOM BOOTS. They all busted if you lowered it and really drove it right.

This Redeye IF lowered will be less than about 1” in the rear.

 

[Atom]

Thanks. Did not know about those. But, the lowering shown is a bit too much for me, plus I would need to see the spring rates on them. Good to see another alternative for everyone, as those seem to drop it more than other products.

These H&R folks look interesting, they have a full suspension component palette incl. variable height lowering springs:
https://hrsprings.com/products/detail/vtf
https://www.h-r-shop.com/dodge-c-88160.html

Yet they're concealing the springs rate figures pretty well, all I could find is:
https://www.mgcsuspensions.com/blog... uses a very stiff,of ride comfort over stock.

Yep, no reason to have them so low it is a PIA. Get a Challenger any lower in the front than about an inch and you are going to have clearance problems somewhere, sometime. In the rear the geometry is so strange until they came out with the new “Demon” axles we got on the Redeyes, the boots were a problem on the axles and IT COULD NOT BE RECTIFIED BY ANY MEANS OR WITH DIFFERENT HIGHLY CUSTOM BOOTS. They all busted if you lowered it and really drove it right.

This Redeye IF lowered will be less than about 1” in the rear.

I had my NA Chally lowered by .75" both front and rear and I did have clearance problems on the speed bumps and driveways/parking slot stops and shock bottoming out problems in dips and road unevennesses despite I was using KW V2 coilovers, adjustable Whiteline sway bars, and on-vehicle adjustable BMR control arms and the suspension was correctly aligned and maintained. The coilovers lasted like 18 months at most then the shock valve probably broke completely (although there was no leak at all).

What drives you to replace your KW HAS in the front?

 

[Atom]

Thanks. Did not know about those. But, the lowering shown is a bit too much for me, plus I would need to see the spring rates on them. Good to see another alternative for everyone, as those seem to drop it more than other products.

OK, too much time to spin on this, yet the measured spring rate values are here:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/s2000-b...r-sport-springs-spring-rate-measured-1187927/

 

[DGatzby]

These H&R folks look interesting, they have a full suspension component palette incl. variable height lowering springs:
https://hrsprings.com/products/detail/vtf
https://www.h-r-shop.com/dodge-c-88160.html

Yet they're concealing the springs rate figures pretty well, all I could find is:
https://www.mgcsuspensions.com/blogs/news/h-r-or-eibach-lowering-springs-which-is-better#:~:text=H&R uses a very stiff,of ride comfort over stock.



I had my NA Chally lowered by .75" both front and rear and I did have clearance problems on the speed bumps and driveways/parking slot stops and shock bottoming out problems in dips and road unevennesses despite I was using KW V2 coilovers, adjustable Whiteline sway bars, and on-vehicle adjustable BMR control arms and the suspension was correctly aligned and maintained. The coilovers lasted like 18 months at most then the shock valve probably broke completely (although there was no leak at all).

What drives you to replace your KW HAS in the front?

Sagging. Not able to maintain the desired height, I have the height adjusters at max. Have not really been impressed with the combo since day one. So looking to upgrade so to speak and do again. The front heights are lower and lower each time I attempt to use my QuickJack.

 

[DGatzby]

Hello
I’m considering adding a set of Eibach lowering performance springs
I read and saw YouTube videos that said it improves handling, traction and ride
Anyone that has done it can you please give me your opinion on it
Thank you
Velocity

I just got the opinion from what I consider to be a great source. He confirmed the Mopar Performance springs are discontinued. He recommends the Eibach Pro’s. I will expect better handling maybe, but traction?, ride?. I don’t think the ride will be much different.

Eibach Pro are the ones I will be ordering.