Do coil spring clamps RUIN your ride quality?

[W O T]

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I want to lower my car about 3/4" in the front and about 1" in the rear. To get rid of the wheel gap. The only springs they make for my Qx4 are 2" drop, and they are $600 for the set.

These "clamps" are about $36 for the whole set to do all 4 wheels.

Ive seen a few offroader guys use them to lift trucks, but they dont care about ride quality

What would scrunching up MY springs do to my ride, I do not know if my springs are progressive or not. I will be doing a full shock/strut replacement if/when I install these

Thanks guys

[Mr1der]

save your money and drop it on some eibachs...

rofl..nevermind, I wasn't reading or really paying attention.

assumed you were a 240 owner.

[AZ89two4Tsx]

Are lowering springs REALLY that expensive?

[AZhitman]

Pure garbage. Your springs are progressive rate.

If you absolutely MUST avoid replacing the springs, lop off 1/2 coil and test ride height.

However, the 3/4" drop that you THINK you want is hardly visible.

Alternatively, you can get the drop springs and add a thicker rubber biscuit perch if it's too low.

Is yours a 4x4? If so, switch to 2wd springs.

[Koshin]

WTF Greg!!!

You and I both know that the ride quality in the QX4 will be 20 fold what it is prior to install

[krash]

lowering springs aren't that expensive. At least for us Hon*ahem* 240 owners that is.

[W O T]

Well like I said, only ONE company makes springs for my car, and they are $400 usd +110 shipping = almost $650 canadian to my door

AND they only offer a 2" drop. I cant do 2". Im just trying to level/get rid of wheel gap

So has anyone tried them? they do infact ruin ride quality?

I am not looking to cut my springs, as I would like to be able to go back to stock in the winter

I figured this might be close to same thing as cutting your shocks

[Dattebayo]

lowering springs aren't that expensive. At least for us Hon*ahem* 240 owners that is.

At least one of you admits that sh*t FINALLY...

[W O T]

Mines 2wd btw

[mcheddadi]

Mines 2wd btw

cut your springs, it's the same as using those clamps

[W O T]

So you missed the part where i said I want to be able to go to stock in the winter?

I also dont have tight wound coils, there are only like 7 coils on the spring, so they wouldnt be completely compressed I dont think

[mcheddadi]

So you missed the part where i said I want to be able to go to stock in the winter?

I also dont have tight wound coils, there are only like 7 coils on the spring, so they wouldnt be completely compressed I dont think

I have some stock OEM Altima coupe 2.5S springs if you want to try out to do custom springs setups lol

[IanS]

They dont hurt ride quality much as far as "feel" is concerned, but they do destroy whatever spring you put them on. They are fine for a year, maybe two, then the springs often fail from the uneven stressing. They also tend to make funny squeaking noises as the coil naturally changes diameter under compression.

Also, these are not something you can remove and install every year. They are only meant to be installed once. Also, they are made of very cheap metal, and they rust like crazy, even when not exposed to salt.

I vote nish nish.

[NSR_s30]

Just when I thought I've seen it all...

[unknown007]

Nobody here has used these?Well I haven't but I have a friend who bought a car with these.She got the car from a car sales place.The fronts don't have these so it has a muscle car stance since its not compressing the spring it's spacing out the spring in the rear so the wheels don't rub.I know ghetto right.I rode in the back seat once and it felt normal to me.I doubt it can harm anything but it's your risk and your choice on how you feel about it.I was thinking of going this way once to regardless of what people said.Some people judge by the way it looks but never tried it.Well your choice good luck.

Though I do agree looks GHETTO.

[W O T]

Yeah like you said, there fairly common here, but Ive only ever seen people use them to lift. I dont mind the look, you wont see them, and I will paint them black

Was just curious on the ride quality, I'll try them out I think, for $35 and an hour or 2 to install properly, aint got much to lose

[unknown007]

Yeah like you said, there fairly common here, but Ive only ever seen people use them to lift. I dont mind the look, you wont see them, and I will paint them black

Was just curious on the ride quality, I'll try them out I think, for $35 and an hour or 2 to install properly, aint got much to lose

Make sure your ears are wide open for creeks or anything unusual.Let us know.

[krash]

I'd honestly be worried about them breaking under all that stress while driving. That wouldn't be a pretty situation.

[MellowZ32]

I have nothing to contribute to this thread.

[unknown007]

I'd honestly be worried about them breaking under all that stress while driving. That wouldn't be a pretty situation.

I doubt it will unless it's really crappy material.Or if one nut falls and stuff.

[IanS]

<< Has seen spring break because of these.

<< Has heard the nasty squeeking

<< Has watched the bolts snap in attempt to remove them.

[AZhitman]

If you're that worried about 3/4" of wheel gap, throw a few bags of manure in the cargo area.

You're driving an Infiniti for crying out loud.

Do it right or don't do it.

p.s. I've used them - but I was 17 and it was on an old 60's GM beater.

[skydragoness]

No offense, but your'e driving the wrong vehicle if your'e looking for a drop and adjustability to boot. Why not ask in the QX4/Pathfinder section anyway?

[AZhitman]

Someone didn't search enough:

https://www.4x4parts.com/catal...d=153

$399. 2" drop.

If the OP thinks he'll notice a 3/4" drop, he's got a better eye for measuring than most women.

Seriously, a 3/4" drop is the difference between a full tank of gas and an empty tank.

The reality is, for such a minor change, it'd make more sense to change tire size, since you think you want to "go back to stock" for the winter.

[W O T]

Thanks for atleast looking for my aznhitman, but those are the springs I was talking about. They are 400 usd +112 USD shipping to mere in canada, then add the currency conversion and borded duties ontop of that, and its well over $600

Changing tires isnt really an option either as I just spent $800 on new tires for the 20's

[Encryptshun]

If the OP thinks he'll notice a 3/4" drop, he's got a better eye for measuring than most women.

Hey, don't make fun. It's cold in Chicago.

[C-Kwik]

So you missed the part where i said I want to be able to go to stock in the winter?

If you are looking to change back and forth with the seasons you shoyuld look into what kind of alignment changes occur with ride height. I know that my Titan sees some rather large changes to the toe angles when lifting slightly. Even going back between a 3/4" drop and normal ride height would likely increase tire wear significantly on it. Not sure about the QX4, but make sure this will not be an issue. If it is and you want to proceed, you should consider the cost of an alignment each time you adjust the height.

[krash]

Thanks for atleast looking for my aznhitman

Greg your asian now.