I want to lower my ke55 too a tidy height, what's the best way of doing it ?

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What's your idea of best? Best overall? Best for cheap? Best for Motorsport? Depends what you're going to use it for

Chop the springs and add lowering blocks to the leaf springs

 

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Chop the springs and add lowering blocks to the leaf springs

 

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Chopped spring = illegal

 

That said, I ran them for years with out an issue.

 

Best bet would be to obtain some brand name lowered coils for the front with heavier strut inserts and to get your rear leaves reset with some decent rear shocks. For the rear, look at Commodore wagon shocks or early Monaro rear shocks as both will fit (KE35 anyway)

Edited December 15, 201411 yr by coln72

Technically cut springs aren't illegal, It's the un-captiveness and generally stroke length too short thats illegal.

Yes, cut springs are illegal. It is against light vehicle modification rules to cut or weld any cast or otherwise one-piece suspension component.

Got a car past engineering with cut falcons in the front. I'll take the engineers word

Wouldn't want to be arguing that to the insurance company in the event of an accident. Or in a court of law if there is a fatality......

As said, brand name lowering springs for the front, reset leaves and probably some roll center adjusters to keep the geometry all in step.

+1 for the above

 

Also remember bigger wheels add height to the car, something to keep in mind when lowering.