Okay, I am just curious as to how much SS/SC springs lower LS's? I know it will handle better but I am just curious about ride height.

 

maybe 1/2 inch to an inch at best.

 

Do SS springs on an LS have any problems with the stock struts. and would they void the warranty on the stock struts?

 

lowers about an inch or so...

 

I got a set of SS/SC springs that i am selling. $80 shipped.

 

these are a good upgrade for the ls, i have just installed them and they lower the car over and inch,

 

still got the springs...PM me an offer..they are negotiable

 

If your looking to truely lower your car spend the 40 or 50 dollars more than you can usually get used SS springs for and buy new lowering springs.

 

AND void the warranty, i think not...lol

 

Front an 1/2 back an inch

 

I'd like to see some pictures... I don't think it's really worth it.

 

I just installed SS/SC rear springs on my LS today. Initially 1/2" drop, hoping for a bit more once the suspension settles. I plan on installing the fronts tomorrow. Will update the drop in a few days when the suspension has fully settled.


-Mike

 

I did the same (rear FE5 springs only) on my 06 LS and it dropped my rear 1/2" too. I'm not going to install the front springs -- I just wanted the front and rear wheelwells to be "even".

 

I swapped the front springs today. Man, what an easy job on the fronts and rears.

 

How much "drop" did you end up with?

 

I drove the car 40 miles today, and still 1/2" in the rear. Haven't driven with the front springs installed, but it looks like it's going to be 1/2" also.

I don't know if it's just me, but 1/2" makes a difference in my eyes. Also, I'm running 25" high tires (225/45 17) which filll in some of the dead space in the wheel well.

 

1/2" does make a difference. Without changing the front springs my front and rear wheel well heights' are within a 1/2" of each other. I was tired of looking at the side of my LS and being reminded of an off-road vehicle with all that space above the rear wheel Plus I had to reposition the rear view mirror. It's minor but it made a big visual change!

 

I'll try to get some pics tomorrow or Tues.

 

OK, it's been about a week since my SS/SC spring install. I have driven the car ~100 miles and it's a pretty consistant 1/2" drop on all four corners. I was hoping for an inch drop, but the 1/2" does make a difference in appearance. The SS/SC springs do have a bit firmer ride, which I like.

Also, took it in for an alignment, and needed a front TOE adjustment. So, even with as little as 1/2" drop, these cars do need an alignment.

 

Thanks for the update

 

Just a quick question. With the new springs did you or will you replace the struts?

 

Nope, still running the stock struts.