Springs,tires, an Suspension adv.

willing

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I have a stock gt an just had new front struts put in but I'm noticing wheels leaning an sticking out an thr car leaning in the driver front. So I'm going to replace most all of the Suspension. My main question is if I put new 1in lowering springs in the rear would that hurt any thing or need something else to be done or added, it already has aftermarket rear sway bar an panhard bar. An it was running 20x10 275/40 on the rear an 20x8.5 255/35 on the front an who owned it before me destroyed the rims so I'm being new ones an was wondering if they are a good fit or if there is anything that should be done by running them. Thanks
 

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Recommend having the front end checked for alignment. If in spec and ball joints are good, to straighten up the wheels (if lowered) you can remove the front struts and spin the strut bearings 180 deg. That should put things into spec. If not, likely the lower control arms and/or struts need to be replaced. Not too difficult a job to do yourself provided you have some basic hand tools or know a friend with some. If you change springs it's a good idea to replace them both front and rear from the same manufacturer. At least talk with someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to suspensions, spring rates and the like.
 
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