I’ve been reading all morning, and I’m looking for some advice to sort out all the conflicting info I’ve read. I have an 86 GT convertible. The previous owner heated the springs to lower it, and I LOVE how it looks, but HATE how it drives.
It’s not a drag car. It’s not a racer. It’s a comfy summer cruiser.
I like the SR lowering springs for their price, their drop, and their progressive rate for comfortable daily driving. I can’t figure out a good shock and strut set to go with the progressive lowering springs.
Stock ride height replacements like Monroe or KYB are said to blow out easily on lowered vehicles. Eibachs have racing in mind so they are more expensive than I care to give. I have no desire to change spindles so that more options fit.
LMR sells the KYBs as part of a lowering kit, but the drop is very mild, so I worry the KYBs won’t be up to the task of handling the 1.5 drop of the SRs.
Surely someone has found something that works and is comfortable on their daily driver. I’d love to hear from you if you have. Thanks!