Results 1 to 10 of 10
  1. #1
    neo1977 is offline LX Padiwan
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    Mississauga
    Posts
    169

    How much should I lower my R/t?

    I have an 05 Magnum and would like to lower it enough to were the front fender is about 1/4 to 1/5 an inch above the tire.
    I see the gap there know is about 2 3/4 to 3 inchesmore or less.
    Do I need to get springs to lower it 2.5 inches?
    I am wondering because I see alot of people in this forum go about 1.5.
    I dont get it.
    By the way in the future I want to put a set of 22s on it but for know I am using the factory wheels if that matters.

  2. #2
    neo1977 is offline LX Padiwan
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    Mississauga
    Posts
    169
    ooops moderators can you move this to the magnum section?

  3. #3
    deep blue c's Avatar
    deep blue c is offline LX Padiwan
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    Glen Allen, Va
    Posts
    303
    Quote Originally Posted by neo1977 View Post
    I have an 05 Magnum and would like to lower it enough to were the front fender is about 1/4 to 1/5 an inch above the tire.
    I see the gap there know is about 2 3/4 to 3 inchesmore or less.
    Do I need to get springs to lower it 2.5 inches?
    I am wondering because I see alot of people in this forum go about 1.5.
    I dont get it.
    By the way in the future I want to put a set of 22s on it but for know I am using the factory wheels if that matters.
    i would go for the 1.5. just speaking generally from when i lowered my honda accord, i got 1.5 (i believe...was many years ago) when i did them and the drop was almost an inch more so it seemed. it's better to go with the 1.5...especially if you don't want that slammed to the ground look. the 1.5 should sit really nice over the 22's. just my $0.02!!

    hence the name....

  4. #4
    frankieo is offline LX Padiwan
    Join Date
    Jan 2009
    Posts
    403
    Just lowered my 300 with the Eibach springs and dampers with a 1.5" drop..with no problems at all...here is some pics



    Last edited by frankieo; 04-05-2009 at 12:21 AM.

  5. #5
    kensmash's Avatar
    kensmash is offline Yakima Overlord
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Location
    Yakima, WA
    Posts
    735
    I went with the 2" Eibach kit. The stance is superb, but the bumps in the road are way noticeable.




  6. #6
    typicalmarine's Avatar
    typicalmarine is offline Semper-Fi
    Join Date
    Jun 2007
    Location
    Maryland
    Posts
    4,188
    Lots of folks running 22s on a lowered ride but a good amount of them end up having to roll the fenders. I have Eibach, damn cant remember if sport or pro - what ever was less of a drop, and I think it dropped further than what was advertised. Still looks great and I dont really have any problems. Just have to be carefull around speed bumps!
    Marines... Providing Enemies Of America An Opportunity To Die For Their Country Since 1775


    Modern Muscle Performance Group 11:1 426, Eagle heads, 3400 stall tc and 3.73 Getrag


  7. #7
    07RT's Avatar
    07RT is online now LX Padiwan
    Join Date
    Feb 2009
    Location
    SoCal
    Posts
    282
    I put the Eibach Pro-kit springs in my '07 Magnum. They are advertised most places as a 1.7" drop. Mine came down a little over 2". I did have the alignment shop loosen the control arm bolts and settle it while on the alignment rack (with weight on the springs) as Eibach recommends. This saves wear on the bushings and probably helped the drop. I use reasonable care on driveways and speedbumps and have no problem as a daily driver. And it looks right. I have stock 18" rims.

  8. #8
    NVRDUN's Avatar
    NVRDUN is offline LX Guru
    Join Date
    Aug 2006
    Location
    Las Vegas
    Posts
    2,500
    I have the Eibach Pro-Kit which is "1.5" but I think it settled a little lower than that. I have almost zero gap between tire and fender.


  9. #9
    Dantra's Avatar
    Dantra is offline I shaved both of our asses
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Location
    Indiana
    Posts
    2,831

  10. #10
    Carbon27 AutoSports's Avatar
    Carbon27 AutoSports is offline Engineering and Design
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Location
    Orange County
    Posts
    256
    dammn those are low guys ^^^... im looking for a 1.5 inch drop as well for my Magnum R/T but dont want springs cause of ride quality and such. Im lookin towards srt suspension as it lowers the front a bit and better handling FTW
    We Love American Muscle.


    Email Us at: Carbon27Autosports@yahoo.com

    NEW WEBSITE UP AND RUNNING!! Check it out! www.carbon27.com

Share This Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •