lowering!!

1. joeybop Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2012 darlington Posts: 251 saxo vtr

   #1 10th April 2012, 16:40

   i am just wondering how easy it is to lower all round front just spring and rear by torsion bar
   
   also will i need any special tools all i have is a socket set rilli with a few other bits and bobs
   
   Any help welcome
2. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

   #2 10th April 2012, 17:04

   all depends on how low you want to go
   
   upto 40mm then springs will be sufficient
   
   upto 60mm and a spring and damper kit is advised
   
   lower than 60mm then coilovers are needed.
   
   dont need any special tools, a big bar to separate the wishbone ball joint, spring clamps for the front springs, and a big hammer and bar to get the torsion bars out
3. joeybop Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2012 darlington Posts: 251 saxo vtr

   #3 10th April 2012, 17:21

   im only going 40mm on the front and 45 rear as i have soem big ass sped bumps to get out on my streets.
   
   i have never attempted to do anything like this before is ther anything i need to look out for that i might fook up ?
4. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

   #4 10th April 2012, 18:38

   not really, there are some good guides about
   search on here for 'changing springs guide' for the front and look on google for 'badgermotorsport lowering' or 'suzukituning lowering'.
   
   as long as you do the rear the correct method you can't really fuck up. Saying that, watch for the usual things rounding off/braking etc. if it hasnt been touched in a while. Wd40 helps
5. joeybop Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2012 darlington Posts: 251 saxo vtr

   #5 10th April 2012, 18:59

   cheers for the advice
   
   cant w8 to pick em up and giv it a go now like
6. dan_dan_the_saxo_man Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 England Posts: 574 1998 saxo 1.1 sx 2001 saxo vtr

   #6 11th April 2012, 18:06

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by LSOfreak all depends on how low you want to go upto 40mm then springs will be sufficient upto 60mm and a spring and damper kit is advised lower than 60mm then coilovers are needed. dont need any special tools, a big bar to separate the wishbone ball joint, spring clamps for the front springs, and a big hammer and bar to get the torsion bars out

   sorry to hijack...what about 50 mate?
7. joeybop Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2012 darlington Posts: 251 saxo vtr

   #7 11th April 2012, 18:44

   i have seen a few ppl on here say they are down 50mm with no dampers and have no trouble so i recon it would be up to you if ya wanna risk it !