So I was looking at coilovers as a way to lower my 87 GT.

I called Arraut and got no answer so I thought I would email them.

My question was asking about the front springs, whether they were lowering springs, and if so, how much do they lower.


I got an email response saying: "Coil over do not work on the stock Fiero suspension"
Am I missing something?


I even mentioned I was going to replace the stock struts/shocks with sensatracks.

quote Originally posted by busa_powered: So I was looking at coilovers as a way to lower my 87 GT. I called Arraut and got no answer so I thought I would email them. My question was asking about the front springs, whether they were lowering springs, and if so, how much do they lower. I got an email response saying: "Coil over do not work on the stock Fiero suspension" Am I missing something? I even mentioned I was going to replace the stock struts/shocks with sensatracks.

The 84-87 stock front suspension doesn't have the coil spring over the shock, hence the term "coil over" The 88 stock front suspension is a "coil over" shock absorber.

More accurately, the 88 front is shock in coil.
A coil over carries the vehicle weight on the shock mount.
The 88 control arms are not built to do this, the weight is carried by the spring pocket in the control arm.
Big difference.

To get coil-overs on the front of a pre-88, you'd need one of their complete front suspension kits.




For an 88, all you'd need is their 88 control arm/coil-over kit.



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[This message has been edited by fierosound (edited 11-20-2014).]

Hey, thanks for all of the responses and pictures

I dont need coilovers on the front.

I just want to lower the car to fill in gaps.

I saw eibachs springs only lower .8 or so which doesnt seem like a lot for the money

Just trying to find the most cost effective way to do that.

I would need to replace the struts and shocks cause they seem to be worn, but I like the softer ride, its a back and forth to work car


Sorry for asking all of the questions

[This message has been edited by busa_powered (edited 11-20-2014).]

Cut one coil off your original springs. That is probably the cheapest way to lower your car.

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Cutting a coil shouldn't cause dramatic performance or wear iasues should it?
Are the 86 GT springs the same for 87 and 85?

No to the first, yes to the second.

Cutting coils will make it ride stiffer, and you'll need an alignment after.

quote Originally posted by Tuna Helper: Cutting coils will make it ride stiffer, and you'll need an alignment after.

About 15% stiffer. If you trim/modify the bump stops front & rear to maximize remaining suspension travel, then the ride will remain close (within 15%) to stock. Most lowering springs and coil over springs run 50%+ higher spring rates, so those will definitely have a stiffer ride.

You need an alignment any time you alter ride height, regardless of method.