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Old Sep 15, 2007 | 02:55 PM
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I have suspension parts of srt laying around in my garage. I have srt struts and springs and thinking about lowering the car. I have few options available...so can guys tell me which would the best one and which would ride smoother??

1) srt springs on 2gn struts. I think it will lower the car rite?? does it ride smoother though? because i believe srt springs have higher spring rate = harsh ride
The stock 2GN springs compared to a set of stock SRT-4 springs:
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2.) srt springs on srt struts...wht's the lowering?
3.) 2gn lowering spring (it lowers 1.8" 2" rear) on srt struts...wht's the lowering with srt struts??

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Old Sep 15, 2007 | 03:05 PM
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They will lower your ride but not much just enough for a simple drop . If you have them already I would use them for your drop.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2007 | 03:57 PM
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The SRT-4 springs will lower a standard Neon roughly .5"...the ride shouldnt change much at all.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2007 | 05:05 PM
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im sorry for the thread jack i just dont see the point on starting a new thread with the same question kinda
how low can you drop a neon i want mine to be really low like 2 or 3 inches off the floor maybe lower is this possiable
 
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Old Sep 15, 2007 | 06:04 PM
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air ride suspension is the only way for a drop that much
 
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Old Sep 15, 2007 | 08:26 PM
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ok whats the lowest you can get with just the springs
 
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Old Sep 15, 2007 | 10:16 PM
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Eibach sportlines is probably the best springs for you they give you I think the lowest drop . I think 2.0 in front and 2.4 in rear if I remember right and youll need some tokiko blues for your struts . An airride or this setup is probably what my sxt will be dropped with. I want my sxt to have a slammed look also.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2007 | 10:24 PM
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My sister has 1st gen with air ride, looks nice slammed. But, she can jack it up for the crappy roads.

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Old Sep 15, 2007 | 10:31 PM
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I actually have a 1st genneon also airbagged and shes been in storage for awhile now and shes not bad on rough roads . Whats your sisters 1st gen like what color and what mods I love 1st gen neons especailly another gal owning one .
 
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 04:13 AM
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3 1/2" off the ground is possible, just put some Skunk2 springs on. Any lower than that and I agree with everyone else, go with airbags.
 
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