Whats the difference of lowering springs

[Dangermouse]

Springs alone $399, Spax shocks alone $649.

$949 for springs and shocks bought together.

Is that per axle or for all four?

[dmc3130]

Is that per axle or for all four?

It's my understanding that it is for all 4 of both springs and shocks

[Jacko]

Another question. With the lower back springs do you need the adjustable link for the rears so the tires sit flat? It would seam that you would.

I'm running the SPAX adjustable rear shocks and have put about 5k miles on the setup. The car is lowered considerably and common sense would suggest the need for an adjustable link. However, I don't have one and the rear tires show no uneven wear ... yet.

[dmc3130]

I'm running the SPAX adjustable rear shocks and have put about 5k miles on the setup. The car is lowered considerably and common sense would suggest the need for an adjustable link. However, I don't have one and the rear tires show no uneven wear ... yet.

Are you running the lowering springs as well? If so, whitch ones?

[Jacko]

Are you running the lowering springs as well? If so, whitch ones?

I don't think anyone is doing it since the vendors started offering lowering springs but I made my own. I ground 2 inches off the rear springs (no torch, use grinder) and I ground the front springs to a free standing height of 12 1/2 inches. Results in the pic attached.

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[dmc3130]

I don't think anyone is doing it since the vendors started offering lowering springs but I made my own. I ground 2 inches off the rear springs (no torch, use grinder) and I ground the front springs to a free standing height of 12 1/2 inches. Results in the pic attached.

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Did you need to install the adjustable lower link to get the rear tires to sit flat? I just want to get all the parts ordered before I tear that suspention apart and find that I still need something.

[DMCMW Dave]

You need the adjustable links to get the tires back in alignment spec (camber) but honestly tire wear does not seem to suffer with the tires cambered negative a bit. It doesn't look any worse than most BMWs at the back (top of rear tires inward slightly compared to the fronts). If there are other issues or you are a high mile driver, or just want it perfect, it can help.

[dmc3130]

You need the adjustable links to get the tires back in alignment spec (camber) but honestly tire wear does not seem to suffer with the tires cambered negative a bit. It doesn't look any worse than most BMWs at the back (top of rear tires inward slightly compared to the fronts). If there are other issues or you are a high mile driver, or just want it perfect, it can help.

Thanks, I was thinking on just lowering the fronts to match the rears, and then replace all shock to Spax. How has that setup been working in you experience.

[DMCMW Dave]

Thanks, I was thinking on just lowering the fronts to match the rears, and then replace all shock to Spax. How has that setup been working in you experience.

I don't know, I've never done anything other than replace all springs and shocks at the same time, or leave it all stock. There are some folks on the list with that setup I believe.

Really doing that you save only the cost of the rear springs. Labor is the same whether you replace the rear shocks or put the originals back on. FYI though - the rear Spax have adjustable height, so you could lower the rear with OEM springs but the rates will be other than what was tested/engineered.

[Domi]

Bryan Pearce upper and lower stainless control arms

Do you have a picture of them installed please?
I saw on his website, they are no longer available right now...