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DRIFTIN GOAT
06-23-2007, 10:24 AM
i was just wonder if anybody else has lowered tier goat and noticed that the rear sags a little more than it should. i was also wondering if any body has tried the koni adjustables to fix the strut problem with the 06 models

Wretched 6.0
06-23-2007, 11:03 AM
i was just wonder if anybody else has lowered tier goat and noticed that the rear sags a little more than it should. i was also wondering if any body has tried the koni adjustables to fix the strut problem with the 06 models
Spring problem and Strut problem are different things

The rear springs do have a tendency to sag and replacing them with other springs will help

The stock height should be about 605mm from the bottom of the rim to the top of the fender, check it on a level surface to get the most accurate reading, also with 1/4 tank of gas.

There are a number of different spring options.

As far as the strut problem , what problem.

DRIFTIN GOAT
06-23-2007, 03:03 PM
well the problem is i got a set of eibach springs on the car and the back sits lower then it should and the struts just seem like they r real weak

Wretched 6.0
06-23-2007, 03:09 PM
Those springs are not very stiff and when using them with stock struts will get that type of feel.

You can upgrade the struts to help the feel, but not the way it sits. for that you will need to choose another type of spring.

DRIFTIN GOAT
06-23-2007, 03:29 PM
i would almost belive that but ive had countless sets of i eibachs and never had this problem before. do you know any body that has use the koni struts

Orbit Orange
06-23-2007, 04:07 PM
The stock height should be about 605mm from the bottom of the rim to the top of the fender, check it on a level surface to get the most accurate reading, also with 1/4 tank of gas.

Interesting. I decided to go check my measurements. I've got about 1/3 tank of gas. Driver rear 590mm, passenger rear 592mm. Could that be the difference of only 2 to 3 extra gallons of gas???

Wretched 6.0
06-23-2007, 08:17 PM
i would almost belive that but ive had countless sets of i eibachs and never had this problem before.
Ok, just trying to answer your question.


Interesting. I decided to go check my measurements. I've got about 1/3 tank of gas. Driver rear 590mm, passenger rear 592mm. Could that be the difference of only 2 to 3 extra gallons of gas???

No, it's your springs. 590ish isn't actually all that bad from the cars i've seen. I've seen a couple cars that were down 35mm from stock.