Just Order Lowering Springs

[benben01]

Just ordered H&R lowering springs for the 9. Since there is NO application specifically for the 9, I order the ones for the Edge. Will post pics when I get them installed in the coming week(s).

 

[CX9 SportOwner]

They come with replacement bump stops?

 

[benben01]

dunno... usually cut the oem ones in half or live with the fact that you have 1.75" less suspension travel.

 

[CX9 SportOwner]

Do before and afters, both handling tests, and photos. I'm just not convinced it's worth it.

 

[benben01]

Of course... Will give a full honest review when I am done.

 

[CX9 SportOwner]

don't forget to keep all the old parts.

 

[vikefan7]

Please just lie and say they're better.

 

[benben01]

Theoritically, they should be at least be on par with OEM ride comfort and performance. The Edge AWD is a couple hundred pounds less than a AWD CX-9. Given the fact that H&R and Eibachs are supposedly 10-15% stiffer than OEM springs, that should bring us on par with the OEM springs of the 9 if they are in fact different from the Edge in terms of spring rates

 

[wontonjon]

are you doing a DIY or having it installed. if DIY, post up a DIY install for us to see!

good luck with it. before/after pictures as well.

 

[benben01]

Prolly DIY. I figured, if I am dropping a few hundred for labor, I might as well get some tools out of it

 

[benben01]

The springs are here...

 

[jdmitchell]

hurry up and put em on, I can't wait to hear what you think. My wife will be so pissed, we just traded in our dropped Denali for a CX-9 and she asked me if would be doing anything to this vehicle.......uh yes!

 

[benben01]

who are you telling??? this is gonna be a stealth install as the wife hates "lowered" cars.

 

[Mx5+Cx9]

Nice. I'm also interested in hearing about how this works out for you.

 

[benben01]

Got my 33 gallon air compressor last night.. hopefully, i will have it installed next week when I play hookie from work

 

[CX9 SportOwner]

I wish I had room for a 33

Here's a little something to congratulate you on your new compressor...

(blowup)

 

[benben01]

It's an upright 33 gallon. Takes up a lot less room than you think.

 

[CX9 SportOwner]

I know. I assumed it was an upright. I just have no room for it. I have a little 12gal tucked under my shelves.

 

[Mx5+Cx9]

lol. and here I am getting all excited about my Craftsman 3gallon compressor from Sears!

 

[vikefan7]

I'm still dreaming of owning a compressor and of having the need for one.