2012 too low to ground

Discussion in 'Dodge Challenger General Discussions' started by dannybbb, Aug 2, 2017.

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  1. Aug 2, 2017 at 9:29 PM #1
    dannybbb

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    Hey guys have had this issue since I bought the car. The front is too low by about 2 inches, when I park the car in a lot it rides over the tire stop. But as I leave the skid plate and the front ground fin get caught and rips out the push pins and thoughts?????
     
  2. Aug 2, 2017 at 9:39 PM #2
    BlackberrySmoke

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    Is your profile photo the car in question? Looks higher than my '12.

    Also - Doc, it hurts when I do this. Don't pass over the stops.

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  3. Aug 2, 2017 at 11:33 PM #3
    dannybbb

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    yeah that my baby
     
  4. Aug 2, 2017 at 11:38 PM #4
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    Post up better pics of it so we can see the clearance.
     
  5. Aug 7, 2017 at 6:07 PM #5
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    I have ripped my front end like this three times now due to a momentary lapse (never again), not to mention crunching the bottom of my car going over speed bumps at just the wrong speed. And scraped it on certain driveways. I lowered my car and wish I had simply installed used SRT springs on my 2009 RT. I used Eibach - too low ($2000), bought other springs - by accident ($800), and changed them back because THEY were even LOWER ($400). I now have coil overs that I don't like and paid about $2000 for. I tried to get used to a lowered car but it's not for me - just used SRT springs - that's enough for me.

    Many companies don't give accurate measurements for lowering or ride height - plus it will go lower after break in. I will go back to a more standard suspension with SRT springs eventually. This is my suggestion. What a nightmare. Yes, I have learned a lot and that a lot of people on these forums either don't know what they're talking about or have different "standards." Yes, there are some who know EXACTLY what they're talking about - try to find them. Fortunately the lowering issues and mistakes I've made were the only bad ones - turning off MDS and getting it dyno tuned (and an 85mm throttle body and air intake) were the best! 40 rwhp and 65 rwtq added. I'm not a "bling" guy - if it doesn't add performance I don't go there. OK, other than some hockey stick stripes and the metal pedals. Once the suspensions fixed - supercharger to about 475 rwhp. Guess i got off on a tangent...
     
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  6. Aug 8, 2017 at 7:33 PM #6
    Shaggy

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    So do you still have the coil overs installed or the older SRT springs in now?
     
  7. Aug 8, 2017 at 11:26 PM #7
    AZ MSCL

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    Coilovers
     
  8. Aug 9, 2017 at 1:50 AM #8
    Shaggy

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    So you're still dragging....:(
     
  9. Aug 9, 2017 at 9:33 AM #9
    AZ MSCL

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    No, but the springs are set at max stiffness now as coilovers wear out too.
     
  10. Aug 9, 2017 at 7:20 PM #10
    Shaggy

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    Is it a hassle or to costly to switch them out to the older SRT springs?
     
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