Lowering

Discussion in 'Challenger Wheels, Tires and Brakes Forum' started by Hopslayer, Nov 6, 2019.

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  1. Nov 6, 2019 at 8:50 PM #1
    Hopslayer

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    Who has used springs to lower their Challenger? What were the benefits/drawbacks and would you recommend it? Thanks
     
  2. Nov 7, 2019 at 10:49 AM #2
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    I have a 2009 RT. I was able to get springs and shocks from another 2009 SRT. It lowered my car about 2 inches which gives my car a stance that is acceptable to the types of roads we have here in Louisiana. I don’t like it slammed to the ground. The handling improved greatly as I love to drive autocrosses we have around here every once in a while. BTW SRT’s came with the Bilstein shocks and springs.


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  3. Nov 8, 2019 at 3:08 PM #3
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    So in general terms lowering the car with springs will normally give you a stiffer ride and combined with the lower center of gravity will improve handling, the cons are of course a harsher ride and less ground clearance
     
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  4. Nov 8, 2019 at 4:01 PM #4
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    My ride is just a little rougher than normal. But I can take that swap for the handling. Plus the lower stance.


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  5. Nov 8, 2019 at 6:33 PM #5
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    What tires are you running? I’d love to go 2 inches lower, but would worry about rubbing as I have 315/35/20s in the rear. Apparently I should also replace the struts/shocks at the same time, so someone told me to look at coil over kits. They range from $600-$4000.
     
  6. Nov 8, 2019 at 7:30 PM #6
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    I am running Firestone 245/45/20. My next set will be 275/40/20


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  7. Nov 11, 2019 at 8:07 AM #7
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    I also am running SRT struts and springs ( Bilstien) mine dropped about 1 1/2 inches.
    Runnning 245's on the front and 305/35's on the rear.
     
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  8. Jan 31, 2020 at 11:33 PM #8
    Hopslayer

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    I decided against lowering my car, but I think my rear struts are bad. Is there an upgrade to them, or should I just get the Mopar replacement ones from a dealer? I will get a rear diffuser instead of lowering my car. Cheaper too. :)
     
  9. Feb 1, 2020 at 9:27 AM #9
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    Do some research. Lowering springs don't necessarily mean deteriorating ride quality and improved handling.
     
  10. Feb 1, 2020 at 10:20 AM #10
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    Agreed.

    When I lowered my 2011 Challenger R/T I lost virtually zero ride quality and the handling did improve. I used Mopar Stage 1 lowering springs, Eibach front control arms, and Eibach rear camber bushings.

    Now ... there was a little time between when I lowered and when I changed the control arms and bushings. During that time the car wasn't able to sit "square" on the tires. Riding on the edge definitely did deteriorate the ride quality.
     
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