Planning to change the springs on my car and i have a good offer for $90 used, and im wondering if there is any risk of them being messed up in any way since they are used. This if for an 03 OZ Rally, and im just a bit skeptical since i've never done this before and trying to figure out if there can be anything wrong with them since they are used.

How easy is it to adjust the height of vehicle, apparently its not supposed to be too hard but exactly how is it done? Something you can do with a jack and in your garage, or something you'd have to go to a shop for?

Is there any risk of the car maybe being damaged by changing the springs and lowering it a fair bit, maybe will the turning be more difficult or damage the tires or anything? Any physical risks to the car? Exactly how much lower can i make the car without having that risk of it being damaged.

Is it really worth it for a pair of $90 aftermarket springs that are used? Will it make a good noticable but safe visual improvement?

Thanks.

 

NO springs NO springs NO springs

Get actual suspension!

 

How much is the suspension, and why no springs?

 

with springs you'll just blow your struts. coilovers are the way to go.

 

^Exactly, springs rarely actually help handling, they are in my opinion a purely cosmetic modification. The secret to better handling is having a set of matched shocks and springs.

 

as amby and atilla said.... Springs are a bad choice on a lancer. There are no aftermarket struts to match springs for this car. For good suspension you have to go with coilovers. I agree with Amby, springs on the lancer are just for visual appearance but you will blow struts. At which time it will cost you more to replace the struts then it probably would have to begin with if you just bought coilovers..

This has been covered 8713873 times.

 

How much would a fair set of coilovers cost me?

 

Anywhere from 700$ to over 1000$.

 

yes. amby and I both just bought Ksport pro control coilovers for $700 shipped. different vendors even. They are good for the price.

 

^ damnit i want some!

 

You only paid 700$ for your coilovers?

 

As mention above, coilovers are the way to go.

Where did you find them for $700?

 

Heh, nevermind then, im not bothering with suspension.

 

it really is worth it, trust me. check around and see if someone has their set for sale. i bought my TEIN basics from a friend for under $600.

 

lol. I thought thats what you paid amby.

I ordered them through these guys. http://www.jlbmotorsports.com/suspen...port-list.html

They are $700 shipped directly from Ksport. I dont think they carried lancer coilovers in stock.