change pads when lower with just springs?
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change pads when lower with just springs?
I am reading up on old threads of people who did just springs. I am curious, do I have to change the stock pads to achieve a better look? cause clearly the front end is much higher at this point. I assume the only way to tell whats in there now is when its up in the air with the wheels off right?
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C32 or C55? When I changed the springs on my C32 to Vogtland springs I never changed out my spring pads/shims. This probably is somewhat dependent on what springs you use though....
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I am reading up on old threads of people who did just springs. I am curious, do I have to change the stock pads to achieve a better look? cause clearly the front end is much higher at this point. I assume the only way to tell whats in there now is when its up in the air with the wheels off right?
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Thanks Frank! I knew you'd come thru! So basically I am just gonna get the springs cause I was most worried about getting the front low.. not concerned with the back at all. Thanks again!
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you need the pad to keep the rear from bottoming out and/or rubbing. if you just do springs in the front and leave the rear stock, your handling will be all screwed up. You will want the #4 pad I was talking about earlier....
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Thanks... I was just about to ask if I could lower just the front. Appreciate the clarification.
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Factory suspension does have a pad. I beleive it is a #2, but as mentioned, you can tell by looking at how many bumps it has. #4 is the thickest pad the dealership has. They are cheap also. I bought a pair from the dealership for about $25.
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What wheel size do you have? I have 19s with HR springs. I had to replace the rear rubber shim pads to next thicker size to prevent rear tires from rubbing the fenders (which I had already rolled btw) only when you have a full load of adult passengers. By myself, no problem at all.
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Awesome! Thanks again. Really appreciate the info.
