Lowering the X5 E70, H&R Springs installation *** Lots of pic's ***

[ALPINE_X5]

Originally Posted by skunkd

The reason it looks like the 2 inch kit is because the 1.2" drop rating is for the 3.0i motor which is much lighter. This makes the actual drop from the 1.2" springs more like 1.75" with heavier turbo and v8 motors.

I read that as well. But I have seen a few 4.8 drops on 1.2" kits and they don't look that low. Even Kings original post which showed before settling was not as low and his was the 4.8

[skunkd]

Yea you do have a point it did look lower to me as well

[Sylvan Lake V35]

Looking back at kings it does appear I am more inline with his 2" springs? I will have to check the box and part numbers on the springs to figure it out....maybe they sent me 2" springs that would help explain the poor ride quality I am experincening as well. I do love the look but the ride is disappointing

[finagle69]

Yes, that was a 2" spring drop for sure. Mine are 1.2" (4.8i) and are nowhere near that low.

[X-cellent]

My business partner used Hartge 1.5' springs and links on his e70 4.8 and combined with 22" wheels and non-runflat tires the ride was horrific, especially if you were seated in the back....

He ran it out in normal (non-sprt) mode and that helped a little, but the bounce and slam made it hard to deal with as a daily driver...I was going to drop mine and left well enough alone after a few hour long rides in his....but always wished mine looked as good.

My eibachs in other cars never seemed that harsh until i changed over sway bars, then i couldn't keep the wheels round but the cars looked good and were beasts in the corners. in those days the local tires store sold a lifetime alignment and i had an indy that would swap springs out each fall and spring and i'd just drive from one shop to the other twice a year.....at least during the winter when the roads up north were bad it was a little softer on my innards.

[Sylvan Lake V35]

I looked up the part number they are the 1.2" I will have to see if I can see the numbers on the springs to make sure they match the box and measure it when I get the truck back.

[ALPINE_X5]

Sylvan - Even if the springs do state they are the correct 1.2" there is something not right about that height. You have a 3.5 and that should have given you an extra .30-.50" higher height over what you have been seeing on Kings or anyone else 1.2" dropped SAV's. At that height its only good for very smooth roads and some great corners

In my Cayenne with Air Suspension - once I hit a certain threshold on the height it was like riding on a skateboard when hitting bumps on the road. I was able to adjust it incrementally until I dialed it in corrected. Amazing what a .25" of extra travel on the struts or bags can provide as far as comfort.

I hope you get it figured out because looking good isn't the only thing that you need when it comes to driving it around.

[Sylvan Lake V35]

I actually drove the road I was on with the X5 prior to getting on the highway. I drove the same road in my 2010 Z71 "All Terrain" package pretty much as serious of an off road pack GMC offers from the factory it comes with Rancho shocks and it was super bouncy as well it may have been the worst road in the city. I might need some driving time before I complain too much.

Like I said in another thread...pictures make every thread better

My Sierra "All Terrain"

[skunkd]

Originally Posted by Sylvan Lake V35

I actually drove the road I was on with the X5 prior to getting on the highway. I drove the same road in my 2010 Z71 "All Terrain" package pretty much as serious of an off road pack GMC offers from the factory it comes with Rancho shocks and it was super bouncy as well it may have been the worst road in the city. I might need some driving time before I complain too much.

Like I said in another thread...pictures make every thread better

My Sierra "All Terrain"

you without a doubt in my mind have the 2" drop springs... I just finished installing my 1.2" h&r springs and I am nowhere near as low as you and my springs are second hand so they are already broken in...

the ride with the 1.2" is very good even on 22" rims. i have no complaints at all.

[pnoyako85]

Originally Posted by skunkd

you without a doubt in my mind have the 2" drop springs... I just finished installing my 1.2" h&r springs and I am nowhere near as low as you and my springs are second hand so they are already broken in...

the ride with the 1.2" is very good even on 22" rims. i have no complaints at all.

Skunkd...do post pics for your truck to see the difference.....