Any mechanics on need some help.

[Austin175 10+ year member]

My 2003 lancer Es in the front measures 25"( ground to start of fender over tire) rear end us 23.5" with my subs an box in. I need some assistance with help finding or getting my rear end back up to ride height.

Or should I be ok with 1.5" lower in the back, from the top the tire to top the fender I have about 4-4.5" of space before tire would bottom out an hit the wheel well.

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[BOOMINGRANDPA 5,000+ posts]

I aint a mechanic but my grand prix don't have no more than 4" front top of tire to wheel well.. I mean if u got a ton in the trunk and hit a bump hard I guess it could scrub.. u could always look into stiffer rear shocks., or lift it 2".. push down on rear bumper see if u can make it hit.. I think it really depends mostly on condition of shocks u have... so drive slow over bumps until u see if it scrubs of course u may need to turn stereo down to listen for it lol..

 

[BSchrowang]

That inch of sag wont hurt any part of the suspension. If your worried about apprarance you could do a 2" rear end coil spacer boost to even it out or if its coil springs in the back you could add a helper airbag to take the weight

 

[Austin175 10+ year member]

I aint a mechanic but my grand prix don't have no more than 4" front top of tire to wheel well.. I mean if u got a ton in the trunk and hit a bump hard I guess it could scrub.. u could always look into stiffer rear shocks., or lift it 2".. push down on rear bumper see if u can make it hit.. I think it really depends mostly on condition of shocks u have... so drive slow over bumps until u see if it scrubs of course u may need to turn stereo down to listen for it lol..

I'll go out tomorrow after work an see if I can make it hit, the springs look good little compressed but not squashed. I've hit some bumps/pot holes but haven't really heard or felt the tires hit or bottom out but I could be wrong as I'm enjoying my setup to much to turn it down lol

 

[Austin175 10+ year member]

That inch of sag wont hurt any part of the suspension. If your worried about apprarance you could do a 2" rear end coil spacer boost to even it out or if its coil springs in the back you could add a helper airbag to take the weight

Ok that's good to know Im not to worried about appearance so I'm good there, I was thinking about coil spacers or airbags to help out but also got referred to look into GP Audios Saver springs since they build oem springs but to handle more weight just not sure if there worth the $400+.

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

I have about 4-4.5" of space before tire would bottom out an hit the wheel well.

JESUS! Get some lowering springs to get rid of that gap!

 

[dbjunior 10+ year member]

Drop the front to match rear is fine.

 

[Austin175 10+ year member]

JESUS! Get some lowering springs to get rid of that gap!

I'm pretty sure with my 100lb + box, 108lb subs, 4-5xp3ks etc I won't need lowering springs lol

 

[Austin175 10+ year member]

Drop the front to match rear is fine.

lol I don't think I want to drop it was actually debating after getting the weight situation taken care of go up to 16"-17" rims