How does old OEM perf suspension lower ride height?

YJT · 11-11-2010, 12:46 PM

Am considering the "old" OEM performance suspension. From other posts, I understand the ride height will drop ~ 0.5" relative to sport suspension. Is this true? Or am I confusing the new kit?

Also, I thought springs defined the ride height. Since the old perf kit only includes struts/shocks, how is this drop acheived?

brocklanders · 11-11-2010, 01:07 PM

the new one with yellow performance springs is supposed to drop a half inch over sport.

OnlyTruth · 11-11-2010, 03:46 PM

Old perf suspension drops 20 mm from sport height

YJT · 11-11-2010, 05:40 PM

Ok, so is it from how the struts are mounted differently? Just trying to visualize since I would be keeping my sport springs.

BTM · 11-11-2010, 07:28 PM

"This kit includes front and rear struts, shocks, spring pads, bump stops, protection tubes, stabilizer bushings, and misc. mounting hardware"

Perhaps it's in the spring pads?

OnlyTruth · 11-11-2010, 10:34 PM

yep sorry, the kit doesnt lower it, but perf springs do

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YJT New Member 0 Rep 26 Posts Drives: That's what she said Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NC iTrader: (1)	Ok, so is it from how the struts are mounted differently? Just trying to visualize since I would be keeping my sport springs.
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OnlyTruth Lieutenant 17 Rep 547 Posts Drives: 2011 535 iX Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (3)	yep sorry, the kit doesnt lower it, but perf springs do __________________ 2011 535 iX lemoned
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