WHAT SPRINGS SHOULD I BUY ????

[MIKES_EL6]

HEY,

I HAVE JUST BOUGHT MY FIRST FALCON, IT'S A EL GLI STOCKIE,
IT EVEN HAS STANDARD BOAT SUSPENSION AND IS A 6 SEATER WITH COLUM AUTO.

IT REALLY NEEDS TO BE LOWERED BEFORE I ROLL THE BLOODY THING.

WHAT SPRINGS DO YOUS RECOMMEND???
IT STILL HAS FACTORY 15" ALLOYS AND WILL PROB KEEP THEM ON FOR A WHILE, UNLESS ANY ONE HAS SOME CHEAP RIMS GOING???

ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT AS I REALLY HAVE NO IDEA WHATS GOOD ON THESE BEASTS.

CHEERS
MICKY.D

[Dumpsta]

King Superlows

[t1MMy]

Everyone will have a different opinion on what you should get.
If your going JUST for looks, then you can go past King Spring SSL's. Ive got SSL's in my EF XR6, and it sits nice.
Im sure someone else will say stay clear from them. but thats my opinion. I like them.

[Phoenix]

i agree.
depending on ride height ur after, and practicality (speed humps SUCK!), either kins sprins SL or SSL (Ultra low)
you're also going to want new shock all round and a camber kit for front or tyres sit like // \\ on the road.
have a look in the technical section, stickied in the brakes driveline, suspension part.
EFFALCON (i think) wrote up a FAQ bit. sould answer most concerns.

[XRated]

THERE'S A FEW THREADS ON THIS. DO A SEARCH IN THE SUSPENSION SECTION.

[Dansedgli]

Get King Spring Superlow SSL's

[Revengelane]

Lovells Superlow

[needfordspeed]

Send "Bomber" a PM on these forums, he'll hook you up.

[XRated]

Depends if it's for an IRS XR.

[braiden]

Pedders Superlows.

[krisisdog]

Depends if it's for an IRS XR.

In which case superlows = ultralows

[[Sterling]]

pedders superlows is where its at!

[t1MMy]

Anybody actually know the difference in height between Pedders or King Springs SSL's?
Which one is lower??

[krisisdog]

Kings SSL is meant to be a touch lower, buuuut King Spring quality control leaves a lot to be desired.

[XRated]

I think Pedders are lower on all variations and consistent too. Plus they ride a bit nicer.

[krisisdog]

Wait, I think I read that question wrong.....

Pedders Superlows are pretty much between KS SSL and KS SL, so matched to KS, Pedders are lower. Dunno about riding nicer tho, its more in the shock choice.

[BLCKED]

kings ULTRA LOWS are the shit........... literally

[Commando]

A lot of awesome posts in here.

To the OP - if you want to go the cheap/easy route, just score any set of lows and retain your std shocks, no camber kit, etc.

Read XRated's thread for more info, as XRated himself pointed out. viewtopic.php?f=19&t=144

[Kenaz]

pedders superlows is where its at!

Get whatever kester has. Have a look at his car in the showroom, it's pretty much perfect height for an Eseries

[steves ed]

kings super lows .or whiteline make good springs .can get from autobarn.i have kings super lows .sits perfectly .

[XRated]

Dunno about riding nicer tho, its more in the shock choice.

To a degree. But go for a ride in a car with Lovells springs and then in one with Pedders springs.. The Lovells have really thin (and I think fewer) coils making it a shitty sloppy ride.

[MIKES_EL6]

Thanks heaps for your input guys,
it has helped me heaps, i think im gonna go the king spring superlows, as im still running 15'' stockies and might upgrade to larger wheels later on when i have some more $$$.

One more question

how will i go with standard shockers and will i need a chamber kit????
Front tyres are scrubbing out already on outside edge of tyre???

Cheers
Micky.D

[t1MMy]

Always helps if you have a camber kit. Will save you money in the long run. Last thing you want it to buy new set of tyres every 6 months or so.

[MIKES_EL6]

True That !!
at least they are only 15" , so not too expensive for tread

[needfordspeed]

What are pedders superlows worth these days?

[Commando]

Superlows + std shockers? Expect a harsh as fukk ride (rock hard bump, catapult rebound) and stuffed shockers within 3-6 months depending on the roads you drive on & kms you rack up in that time.

Been there, done that.

[XRated]

Gilly brand new they're about 170 a pair.

[holmsy]

pfft lies dave.
got kings super lows
standard shocks and a camber kit
nothing wrong with it. never bounces etc.

infact it handles better and feels better then the xr8 with as far as i know shortened shocks n shit

[Commando]

You must drive on freeways all the time Josh

As soon as I hit a bump or a pothole (with the superlow/std shock combo), the EB sure as hell let me know about it. To the point where I sheared one of the 3 studs that holds the spring/shock to the shock tower.

[Dumpsta]

It comes down to a matter of opinion really, Ive got King Superlows and std shocks and, sure if I hit a decent bump ya know about it but.. I wouldnt say it was harsh or overly rough.. .. Firm . Im really happy with the ride, only scrubbed a few times going through some gulleys with a carload of mate amd thats with 8mm spacers all-round.

And Central QLD roads are to put simply... dodgy. Ive been on dirt roads in the West that are way smoother then our highways here.

[pHaT`eL]

Personally, id go Pedders Superlows + Pedders short shocks. Ive got that in mine and I reckon the ride is pretty good.

[Phoenix]

you dont need shortened shocks, but i'd put a new set up under there sooner rather than later as it will help with firmness in the drive, which is what you seem to want, and of course shorter shocks will benefit this further.

[krisisdog]

If you dont go with short shocks, you'll be replacing shocks at less than half their recommended lifespan with superlows.

[G3R3N]

Or you can keep the standard shocks and extend your shock hats to avoid bottoming out.
I imagine this'd give a bouncy ride though

[PIMPD_4.0]

but the main question.....HOW MUCH DID THEY COST YOU CAUSE I NEED THEM ASWELL!!!! lmao

[nath]

i got a EL GLi aswell, i went with king springs.. superlows in the front and king ultralows(SSL) in the rear with monroe super sport shortened shocks front and back and im getin a camber kit in the next few weeks depending when i get the head back on the car,, this set up gives it a sweet ride hight sits level not the back higher than the front like it was.. and its low but still drivable dont have to slow down for humps n shit that much... still isnt fun hitn em at like 40kph but haha. cost me $555 all up springs and shocks retail is about $750 though + 245 for camber kit installed and wheel aligment... so about $1000 all up everything done properly

[pHaT`eL]

but the main question.....HOW MUCH DID THEY COST YOU CAUSE I NEED THEM ASWELL!!!! lmao

Get onto either Pedders, or Bursons or somewhere that sells springs, ask them how much? Were not exactly a catalogue

Springs go for around $160 a pair, shocks around the $200 mark a pair.

[John_LS1]

cut stock, cheaper for the same result plus it looks tough when the car bounces