Lowering Help, Brands/pricing recommendations Options

[Farris]

Hi, I have a 94 Celica GT, and would like to lower it. Sounds like 1 to 1.5" is the norm around here, so does anybody have a recommendation for a specific lowering kit? Price does matter, so how much is reasonable to spend on this? Also, I'm new this stuff, so what all will have to be done to lower it? Just new springs put in? All advice would be helpful!

Thanks,
Farris

[speedracer_2020]

I jsut got a lowering kit from Eibach.

Eibach Sportlines - drops the car down about 1.5"

They are being installed tomorrow morning .. so I should have before/after pics up by Monday night. I don't plan on getting the car back until Friday night because I am having the clutch and ball joints replaced too. They've probably got other jobs to work on.

But yeah. Those cost me $400 Canadian (about $280 US)

And the struts were KYB GR-2, $65 cdn for the fronts (each) and the backs were about $90 canadian each

Shaun

[FallenHero]

Is it the front or the back shocks that must be welded? Also, Order Tom's springs. they are the cheapest,and from a very reliable brand.

[kuya1284]

QUOTE (Farris @ Jul 2, 2003 - 1:46 PM)

Hi, I have a 94 Celica GT, and would like to lower it. Sounds like 1 to 1.5" is the norm around here, so does anybody have a recommendation for a specific lowering kit? Price does matter, so how much is reasonable to spend on this? Also, I'm new this stuff, so what all will have to be done to lower it? Just new springs put in? All advice would be helpful! Thanks, Farris

As for lowering the car, you can read Mynzeyes How-to or mine. Mine is located **here** but without pictures. I do explain how to lower without using spring compressors.

[presure2]

fallen, its only with konis that you have to weld anything. the kybs are a direct replacment.
to install the konis you just use the fronts and in the rear you gotta cut &weld

i have the eibach sportlines(1.5")about $200 (tirerack.com)
and kyb gr-2's god i cant remember the price, they wernt all that expensive though.. (also from tire rack)
i love em, great handleing, and the perfect drop for me.
you may or may not need to do the shock/struts, but being a 94, prolly be a good idea. i'd recommend getting all new boots for your struts also, theyre only like $10 ea, and the kyb brand comes with new bumpstops, too.
you should be able to get everything youll need and have it installed for about 450-600 depending on if you can do the work yourself.
if you do the work yourself,....just take your time, check everything. i always say its better to replace anything that looks even slightly worn,.... not worth having to take that sh#t apart again after its already been done.. lol
one thing i'd also recommend is to get your car aligned after you have done everything. oh and you WILL NOT need an alignment kit. just so you know
hope that helps