Frequenty Asked Questions - FAQ

Q. Why should I replace my Springs?
Q. How do I know my springs need replacing?
Q. How are coil springs measured?
Q. How low/high can I make my vehicle and still be legal?
Q. How do you meansure ride height?
Q. What tolerances effect ride height?
Q. What is the largest spring Lovells make?
Q. I want to lower my car, but do not want to give up my ride quality, will Lovells springs ruin my ride characteristics?
Q. Is it necessary to have my cehcile aligned after installing Lovells Springs?
Q. Some competitors springs claim to lower my vehicle more than Lovells, isn't this better? If the vehicle is lower, won't it handle more like a racecar?
Q. What shocks or struts should I use with Lovells Springs?
Q. Will I have proper tyre clearance with a "plus size" wheel & tyre package after installing Lovells Springs?
Q. What is wrong with heating or cutting a coil spring to lower a vehicle?
Q. When Lovells springs are fitted, will the car sit at the correct ride height or will it need time to settle?
Q. My vehicle has a torsion bat at the rear (or front). If I lower the front (or rear), how do I alter the other end of the vehicle?
Q. Can I just fit front (or rear) springs instead of the complete front and rear set?
Q. What is the spring rate of Lovells Coil Springs?
Q. How often should Lovells springs be replaced?
Q. What is the advantage of a progressive set-up - like Coil Over Race style tender spring combination?