Did everyone who lowered their car change the spring pads
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From: Philly
2003 Pewter C32
Did everyone who lowered their car change the spring pads
1.
I was wondering if anyone left the stock pads in and just added springs. I know the rear will be lower but as long as it doesn't rub with the stock rims.
2.
I was wondering how easy it is to change the pads, do you need to take the whole strut assembly apart?
I was wondering if anyone left the stock pads in and just added springs. I know the rear will be lower but as long as it doesn't rub with the stock rims.
2.
I was wondering how easy it is to change the pads, do you need to take the whole strut assembly apart?
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Not sure exactly what you mean by the first question. People run different spring setups all the time as well as spring pads depends on how they like their car to look.
To change the spring pads you will need to loosen the assembly in order to get the pads to come out. The spring pads sits on top of the springs.
To change the spring pads you will need to loosen the assembly in order to get the pads to come out. The spring pads sits on top of the springs.
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From: chicagoland
08 E63
Originally Posted by PBenz32
1.
I was wondering if anyone left the stock pads in and just added springs. I know the rear will be lower but as long as it doesn't rub with the stock rims.
2.
I was wondering how easy it is to change the pads, do you need to take the whole strut assembly apart?
I was wondering if anyone left the stock pads in and just added springs. I know the rear will be lower but as long as it doesn't rub with the stock rims.
2.
I was wondering how easy it is to change the pads, do you need to take the whole strut assembly apart?
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the rear gap is a bit higher than the front, but its perfect when you carry people and stuff in the trunk..
i wish it was a bit lower, but I don't want to rub the tires...
i left my pads stock
i wish it was a bit lower, but I don't want to rub the tires...
i left my pads stock
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From: Phoenix, Az
02 C32R
Originally Posted by TopGun32
the rear gap is a bit higher than the front, but its perfect when you carry people and stuff in the trunk..
i wish it was a bit lower, but I don't want to rub the tires...
i left my pads stock
i wish it was a bit lower, but I don't want to rub the tires...
i left my pads stock
What is involved in switching out the rear pad... does anyone know what tools I will need? Also I forget, if I wanted to go one pad lower from stock what pad would I get?? thanks
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From: orange county, ca
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if anyone wants some pads, I have 2 dimple and 3 dimple pads. It came stock with 3, I went with 2 with my H&R springs, but that was too low, so then I went back up to a 4 dimple and the height is much better
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Originally Posted by psk145
if anyone wants some pads, I have 2 dimple and 3 dimple pads. It came stock with 3, I went with 2 with my H&R springs, but that was too low, so then I went back up to a 4 dimple and the height is much better
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Originally Posted by Dead Ringer
I will grab those from you, how much for the "2" pads....?
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psk - What did the dealer charge to replace the pads. I had one tell me that the pads cost about $10 each and that the change our, for all four corners, would cost about $800!!!
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Originally Posted by dsC32
psk - What did the dealer charge to replace the pads. I had one tell me that the pads cost about $10 each and that the change our, for all four corners, would cost about $800!!!
I did it myself. Jacked up the car, removed the lower bolt and popped the spring on and back on with the new pads. I left the wheels on, but it might be easier with them off.
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From: Southern Cali (Ontario)
Originally Posted by dsC32
psk - What did the dealer charge to replace the pads. I had one tell me that the pads cost about $10 each and that the change our, for all four corners, would cost about $800!!!
just go to your local tire and wheel shop and pay them $100 buck to do it..
here in cali, I got my springs installed for $150, therefore if i wanted to change my pads, I bet I can have them do it for half that price.
its not very hard work, its more of the hassle.
By the way, in order to best cover up my gap with 255/35/18 tire, I'm going to change to 255/40/18, more comfort for the kids and eat up some of the 3finger gap.
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Lots of questions. Does changing rear pads change front alignment, or just the rear? I assume that thinner pads just lower the rear, not the front. It probably gives no more negative camber in front where we need it. Would it also require a new alignment due to the change in rear camber, or at least a check of the rear alignment.
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Originally Posted by dsC32
Lots of questions. Does changing rear pads change front alignment, or just the rear? I assume that thinner pads just lower the rear, not the front. It probably gives no more negative camber in front where we need it. Would it also require a new alignment due to the change in rear camber, or at least a check of the rear alignment.
