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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 04:59 PM
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has anybody here found aftermarket lowering springs for the 2000 newer ssei? i only want it about 1-2" lower than stock. haven't had any luck finding anything for my car in terms of suspension, except for the strut tower brace from the gxp?
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 07:56 PM
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the Caddy STS springs are 'Believed' to work on the 00+ Bonnevilles, but noone has confirmed
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 08:39 PM
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You will probably have to go to a custom spring shop and have it done.......or go with an air adjustable set up.
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 1993 SLE
the Caddy STS springs are 'Believed' to work on the 00+ Bonnevilles, but noone has confirmed
all of my research confirms the likelyhood of them working... no one has had the balls to try it yet
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 08:51 PM
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Although the springs will fit, how do you know what the ride height will come out to :?:
The front weight would be critical.
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 09:07 PM
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heres the weights....

Front | Rear
STS 2251 | 1439
SSEI 2542 | 1429
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 09:16 PM
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heres the weights....

Front | Rear
STS 2251 | 1439
SSEI 2542 | 1429
Hmmmm.....maybe depends on the year of SSEi but mine weighs 3800 lbs with a distribution of 59 F / 41 R, so 2242 / 1558

So if the weight for the STS is accurate it should be A OK.
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 06:44 PM
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if anyone lives in the same area as the eibach plant in california, i spoke with one of the engineers, and he said all they need is for someone to let them use a car and they can create an application for the bonnevilles. No one has ever brought them a car.
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 12:50 PM
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Allright you heard the man.........club meet in the parking lot of Eibach. lol.
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