Lowered Springs for 2004 Liberty GT

[NDARYD]

Hey all,

I'm looking at getting some lowered springs for my 2004 Liberty GT.

I require a 1" (25mm) drop on rear and a 1.5" (38mm) on front. Does anyone know of any company that produce something to suit my requirements?

I have found the following:

King Springs: say they lower 1.2"-1.4" (30-35mm) but it will be too much for the rear and possibly not enough for the front and I want the front to be lowered slightly more than the rear so it sits even all around.

Pedders: do a 2" all round drop aswell but this will be too much and once again won't be even front and rear.

Tein: Might be suitable. H.Tech 0.9" Drop (rears) + S.Tech 1.5" Drop (front) - Does anyone know a local supplier in Sydney or atleast Australia?

H&R: 1.4" Front and 1.3" Rear - might be able to get away with it but would prefer a 1" max drop on rear.

Also does anyone know if the strut nuts have to be replaced once removed as I have been informed they are a single use lock nut?

[cruisn]

Phat can get you Teins.

Strut nuts dont have to be replaced.

[NDARYD]

Thanks for the reply mate and will PM Phat about the Teins.

Anyone else got any suggestions?

[seanmau5]

Coilovers FTW!! Wishing I did that in the first place!

[AndrewCowley]

How many km's have your struts done? If you are still on the factory ones then you might want to consider upgrading to Bilsteins which can be had for only $500 from Wheel Power.

[NDARYD]

I've already got Coilovers on my other car and not a fan of it for everyday city driving, too harsh in my opinion even with the spring platform + damper adjustment.

My struts have done 95,000km but I do have a second pair of struts that were removed from a GT with 55,000km so will be using those with the lowered springs and keeping my standard struts stock as spares.

[dr20t]

i run bilstein struts with king springs 35mm lowered all around - i upgraded the shocks on the weekend (previously running kyb's)

i love the ride albeit the king springs are a little firm and lose some composure over pot holes and bumps. From the suggestions tein s-techs would be a better ride with the bilsteins and give you a similar stance as the kings

just remember the rears are meant to sit lower in the awd layout - it helps with the symmetry and weight distribution

good luck

Mick

[NDARYD]

Thanks for the reply mate.

I installed the Pedders lowered springs in the front only on the weekend and the car now sits even height all around. I'm still deciding whether or not I will lower the rear slightly or just keep it the way it is.

I've put some photos up on the wheel topic of this forum.