I own a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant. I need to replace the lower control arms and rubber bushings. I also want to lower it to close the wheel gap to about a two finger space. 1.) should I upgrade lower control arms or stock? 2.) how much should I lower car? 3.) what's springs/shocks should I use? I have 18's on it. 8.5 width I believe. 45mm offset. Any more info you might need in order to give me a reply, let me know.
Coilovers are your best bet.... Why would you need upgraded lca for a galant ? Lol If anything just throw some polyurethane bushings on. And if you really want a lowering spring shock combo you should probably ask on the Galant forums..... Sent from my iPhone using Grasscity Forum
I knew I didn't need them. Shops just give me what they can get the most money for. The reason I want springs/shocks coilovers is because I don't need the extra performance. I just want to even out the ride height and fix the worn out suspension. I've tried the galant forums, but it doesn't let me register
Lowering springs usually give you a 1' to 1.5' drop and are cheaper good match up with some kyb gr2 or agx struts So if you don't need all the extra stuff with Coilovers just get springs and maybe some spacer for your wheels to if they need to be closer to the fender Sent from my iPhone using Grasscity Forum
Thanks, man. Just a learning bike that doesn't lack in the aesthetics department. Harleys are amazing
Sounds like you have the right idea with shock/strut combo. You should be able to get about a 1.5" drop, and it's much easier to balance height with them.. Coil overs in the affordable price range tend to not last too long on daily drivers ime. they can also be trickier to get ride height correct, and if you have low-profile tires, expect an uncomfortable ride even with damper all the way down. As far as lca's, you should be fine with only a 2" or less drop, but did the shop say if yours were damaged at all? If they're damaged, it could easily throw off your alignment. Speaking of alignment, be sure to get one when you have your struts installed. Installing adjustable lca's, tension rods, traction rods etc. Kinda just depends on your cars setup. I'm not too familiar with gallant suspension, but often times playing with ride height can effect geometry of suspension travel which is why adjustable options can be important, but usually not so much with such a little drop.
Thanks for the insight. I got my car checked since I heard metal clanking and my steering wheel isn't aligned. I need to replace the lower control arms and rubber bushings, so I'll do that before lowering it. I don't plan on going more than 2" and I read I might need a camber kit to correct the rear wheels after
The best route is coiler-overs, then sport springs (measure your drop+buy accoringly) and lastly is cutting them. you cant cut progressive rate springs. I did this on my car because there isnt any aftermarket, dont do it so much you are on the bumpstops...trust me.
you mean has always been the standard. There wouldnt be such things as coilovers if it werent for someone cutting thier coils 80 years ago. That being said theres a right and wrong way, heating em up too much=wrong, cutting progressive rates=wrong, plasma cutting em=wrong, heating to compress em=wrong, not changing your shock to correct ones=wrong. Cutting a linear spring and adjusting the shocks accordingly isnt too bad, did this with my benz and after some shock adjustment rides just like it did before, cept now it ll scrape if you hit something good.