Spring adjusters any good?

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Spring adjusters any good?

March 01, 2005, 11:42:51 PM

my friend has a set and hes gonna give it to me for free? should i put it on, coz he put a set on his acura legend, looks ok......if you dunno what im talking about here alink to show you

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Product/showCustom-0/Pr-p_Product.CATENTRY_ID:2005888/c-10101/Nty-1/p-2005888/Ntx-mode+matchallpartial/N-10101/tf-Browse/sct-body/s-10101/th-StoreCatalogDisplay/Ntk-AllTextSearchGroup/ss-10101?Ntt=spring%20adjuster

so what do u guys think, do u think it will spoil the spring after some time! i read the thread on springs, and everyone is using from other cars , i just dunno what to go for that is good! i want to put on springs that are comfortable like oem ones, or as near, also i want it lower than it is! i just put in last weekend gabriel struts, coz they were cheap and all 4 oem ones were blown! should i just put on these spring adjusters and save money or wht, im confused!

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Reply #1 – March 01, 2005, 11:49:44 PM

Also , how good are these and how much will they lower the car, the site doesnt really say!

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Product/showCustom-0/Pr-p_Product.CATENTRY_ID:2005865/c-10101/p-2005865/Ne-600003419/N-111+200728685+600003419/tf-Browse/sct-body/s-10101/th-StoreCatalogDisplay/ss-10101

also how stiff are they..........coz i have a mistubishi mirage , lowered by 1.75 front and rear, stiff suspension....with kyb gr-2 shocks......so i was hoping to lower my t-bird just a little bit, not extreme like my mitsu....! :)

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Reply #2 – March 01, 2005, 11:51:16 PM

Definatly do not use those.

If you want to lower it you are going to lose the OEM ride quality no matter what you use. I would not trust that site.

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Engine Size: 8-cyl., Wheel Drive: FRONT WHEEL

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Reply #3 – March 02, 2005, 12:16:05 AM

I agree. Gotta feeling 1 good pothole would break those suckers loose.

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Reply #4 – March 02, 2005, 01:10:01 AM

are u talking regarding the adjusters or the springs....can u also elaborate on the quote "8 cyl....etc."....?thanks

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Reply #5 – March 02, 2005, 01:11:15 AM

huh...ive seen something like that so raise or stiffen the springs but never a compressor. i doubt they would last long.

it doesnt sound like you have anything to lose being as the price is right...(hes giving them to you right?)

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Reply #6 – March 02, 2005, 01:33:52 AM

I wouldn't doubt the spring clamps. I agree it wasn't a good idea but... :hick:

Yes I have used them before and they are still on my Tbird after about 7 years and no I did not go easy on it. They never broke either.

I will drop the car about 1in or so and make it ride like a lumber truck.
But it will tighten up the suspension.

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Reply #7 – March 02, 2005, 08:58:53 AM

Quote from: blackwidow

are u talking regarding the adjusters or the springs....can u also elaborate on the quote "8 cyl....etc."....?thanks

On the JC whitney website it has Thunderbirds listed as front wheel drive and rear wheel drive. I personally would never buy anything from JC Whitney. If you are going to lower a car do it right and use actual springs, not clamps to compress the springs.

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Reply #8 – March 02, 2005, 09:14:37 AM

Complete .

Why would anyone even think that that would be the proper way to lower or raise a car?

*sigh*

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Reply #9 – March 02, 2005, 03:29:19 PM

Ok i think ill go for the srpings, but if i shouldnt go for the suspension techniques from jcwhitney's website then where can i get them from.....also how much does it lower the car by? is it about 1.5" front and back.....hows the ride quality, very stiff, soft?....i believe someone on the forums already had them and then removed them.....if im not wrong! wonder if it is any good! :)

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Reply #10 – March 02, 2005, 05:26:56 PM

just remember that you usually get what you paid for...

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Reply #11 – March 03, 2005, 11:26:44 AM

read cool cats... they are compleat and break and or fly off in about a week. i'v take'n springs off these cars about 3x so far and i would never want to keep them under compression with some pos like that for more than it takes to remove and uncompress it.

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Reply #12 – March 03, 2005, 07:47:36 PM

ok guys i got the picture.....i wont put it on, it was just a thought, no need to cuss.....:) anyways i always preferred springs....!thanks for the help and advices guys!

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Reply #13 – March 04, 2005, 12:09:04 AM

We went trough this before with me and my car!
http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=1466