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AndrewHolm · 04-09-2017, 10:47 PM

DSE Drop Spring 1.5" Drop - P/N: 031131 @ 220 lbs/in. x2
DSE Drop Spring 1.5" Drop - P/N: 041812 @ 425 lbs/in. x2

DSE Springs are on order. Waiting for packing confirmation. I suppose it is a fair question to ask: Do I need to upgrade Rear Shock Mounts to 1LE? I'm going to pair the springs with Bilstein B6. Thank you.

AndrewHolm · 04-10-2017, 02:43 PM

Also: Do I need to replace the strut bolt and strut nut when going aftermarket?

Crash76 · 04-10-2017, 06:50 PM

Just had mine installed in the ZL1, was direct replacemnet... same springs, no further parts needed

AndrewHolm · 04-17-2017, 09:22 PM

AndrewHolm · 04-19-2017, 12:55 PM

Alignment currently out of wack. Driving home felt an incredible difference in compliance from all four struts. DSE springs mostly tame on freeway and turning. I will have more information when alignment is complete tomorrow.

DC5 · 04-19-2017, 02:31 PM

Looks great! Did you measure the front and rear ride heights before installing the DSE coil springs? I ask because it doesn't appear to be a 1.5" drop.

AndrewHolm · 04-19-2017, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DC5

Looks great! Did you measure the front and rear ride heights before installing the DSE coil springs? I ask because it doesn't appear to be a 1.5" drop.

I did not measure heights unfortunately. It looks to be about a conservative 1" drop. I do feel like we could have gone lower but with this non adjustable setup I am content. The guy at the shop unknowingly topped my coolant without permission so my main concern is bubbles. I'll revisit that dilemma at alignment tomorrow.

Abdi · 04-22-2017, 07:56 PM

What is your impression of the ride after the alignment? Looks good.

AndrewHolm · 04-23-2017, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdi

What is your impression of the ride after the alignment? Looks good.

The ride was a great improvement through corners and acceleration. Shifting through gears in straight line also had improvement. I am able to carry much more speed through corners and have more feedback from the rear. I do feel that I will need to upgrade sway bars now, as I felt that this was beginning to lack in comparison to the new ride and ride height.

04-09-2017, 10:47 PM	#1
AndrewHolm Drives: 1sadclutch Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: California Posts: 112	DSE Front / Rear Drop Springs DSE Drop Spring 1.5" Drop - P/N: 031131 @ 220 lbs/in. x2 DSE Drop Spring 1.5" Drop - P/N: 041812 @ 425 lbs/in. x2 DSE Springs are on order. Waiting for packing confirmation. I suppose it is a fair question to ask: Do I need to upgrade Rear Shock Mounts to 1LE? I'm going to pair the springs with Bilstein B6. Thank you.

04-22-2017, 07:56 PM	#8
Abdi Account Suspended Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Mass Posts: 162	What is your impression of the ride after the alignment? Looks good. Last edited by Abdi; 04-22-2017 at 07:57 PM. Reason: I found the answer to my question.

04-10-2017, 02:43 PM	#2
AndrewHolm Drives: 1sadclutch Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: California Posts: 112	Also: Do I need to replace the strut bolt and strut nut when going aftermarket?

04-10-2017, 06:50 PM	#3
Crash76 Team 913 Drives: '14 ZL1, '15 Jeep GC, ‘22 Ram 2500 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA, Central CA Posts: 1,119	Just had mine installed in the ZL1, was direct replacemnet... same springs, no further parts needed

04-17-2017, 09:22 PM	#4
AndrewHolm Drives: 1sadclutch Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: California Posts: 112

04-19-2017, 12:55 PM	#5
AndrewHolm Drives: 1sadclutch Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: California Posts: 112	Alignment currently out of wack. Driving home felt an incredible difference in compliance from all four struts. DSE springs mostly tame on freeway and turning. I will have more information when alignment is complete tomorrow.

04-19-2017, 02:31 PM	#6
DC5 Drives: 2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Arizona Posts: 596	Looks great! Did you measure the front and rear ride heights before installing the DSE coil springs? I ask because it doesn't appear to be a 1.5" drop.