Probably not yet. I would love to see how it looks. I much prefer lowered to raised.

 

Probably not yet. I would love to see how it looks. I much prefer lowered to raised.

I spotted this on line. Idk if it rendered/photo shopped or not. I love hoe it looks minus the camber.

I want my night edition lowered. I would like to be 6-8" off of the ground.


My 23' night

 

Likely requires different suspension parts. The lift is accomplished by spacers so (within reason) this is easy... but getting a correct drop will be more challenging. Notice I say "correct" not some stupid negative camber mess. Given the SC has some extra clearance for off roading a slight drop (1-2") would be perfect for street use only.

 

As pointed out, the lift is spacers. So spacing the mounting points makes a modest lift easy to produce.

You can't mount the mounting points of the springs higher into the vehicle. So that means they need to make new springs to make the drop happen. That means a shorter installed height spring. Then spring rates that account for less suspension travel and handling characteristics the manufacturer wants. Typically means different diameter wire being used, a different number of coils, coil configuration, etc. Then maybe even more differences if it is a progressive rate spring versus a normal rate. Computer models help speed up the process. But even then, they typically will test different spring rates before settling on one or more spring offerings.

I hope we eventually see lowering springs available for the SC. At this point, I doubt we will see anything for a while. As production numbers are still low, it probably isn't a vehicle they expect a lot of sales for lowering springs, production, and other variables may delay them a while.

 

I have been checking different reputable manufacturers pretty regularly; so far nothing.

Praise the lowered!

 

I want to go AirRide so I can have the adjustability height when I need it and lowered for everything else

 

Somebody created this image of what the SC would look like lowered.

 

 

patiently waiting for someone to throw some lowered coilovers on so I can see what it will looks like in real life. The rendering above looks awesome!

 

Can't wait to see.

 

Hello; first post - super interested in the lowering idea. Silver's makes great coilover products for a variety of vehicles (including Santa Fe's) ... I emailed them to see if they were developing a product, or if they knew whether or not the Santa Fe suspension would transfer over. They have not been able to measure a Santa Cruz, but if someone is local to (or close enough to) Ft. Myers Florida, they would be open to taking measurements to begin R&D for coilover and strut assemblies. Most of their products come in a regular (couple inch drop) but they also offer a super low option (up to 5 inch drop) on many kits. Hopefully we can make this happen!

 

I would like to know to.

 

I think a few inches, with a deep dish wheel would be an awesome looking set up

 

i live on tampa area just couple hours away if they still need to take some measurements i may be able to swing by

 

I would love to see this. Mine seems to want to be an inch or so lower.

 

I would love to get mine lowered with coilovers and put a piggyback ECU tune on it, I think It would turn some heads autocrossing in my car club events!

 

I saw this one and was aiming for this look. So I’m def interested in either lowering springs or coil overs.

 

All i can say is WOW! saaaweet

 

I've lowered a lot of my trucks. '77 Stepside C10 Silverado (coils), 2K PT Cruzer (air ride) and '21 Ridgeline (coils). My thoughts are I'd never do the coils again. Rough riding and not my idea of a good time bouncing all over just to look cool. Air ride is great. Super ride but much more involved what with running all the hoses and all the hardware needed to use and the maintenance involved.
Have never done coil overs. That might be better for ride but I doubt it. Drop spindles would be the next best thing as you get to keep all the stock shocks and springs and just swap out spindles. Doubt anyone will go that route as manufacturing those for such a small market is unlikely.
Springs will be coming out I'm sure but doubt I'd do it since I want the nice ride. Heck, I even went to 17" wheels just to get more rubber for better ride... and yes, it helped. Just my thoughts.

'21 Black Edition Ridgeline after lowering 2"

'22 SC Limited with 17" wheels begging for a drop!

 

I too have lowered a lot of vehicles. Dodge Magnum on KW coliovers, Infiniti on Tein springs, Dakota R/T with Belltech, just to name a few. Springs are fine, if paired with the proper struts or shocks; QA1 makes amazing products, and are fully adjustable for compression and rebound. Coilovers have adjustable compression and rebound as well.

 

I had an idea, but I haven’t done the research. What about replacing the struts and springs on the SC with hyudais SUV models? Wouldn’t that be a direct fit you think? it was just a guess. I haven’t been to the dealership to look and compare parts. I’ve searched springs of different suvs and they look the same but still need to see side by side. Thanks. ps: I want lowered but don’t want to sacrifice any comfort.

 

I want lowered but don’t want to sacrifice any comfort.

Sorry, but unless you go Airbags or drop spindles you have to give up something. Airbags would actually increase comfort if done correctly. Just my experience.

 

I used a coil inducter from Napa. Took me about 5 different times to get the proper height all around. But it came out so cool. I was the only one at the time with a lowered Ridgeline.

 

Could you send me a link? I can’t find it on napa

 

A coil inducter... to lower it???

 

yeah, with the truck on the ground, I used the shoelace style and wrapped it around 2 coils. Took awhile to realize the bump stops were causing it not to lower. Cut them off and was way lower then i thought, lol. Turned out so good, and the ride was super smooth, it's the same amount of coil. So its nothing like cutting the springs, surprised how well it worked.

 

Can you post a pic of what you are referring to. Also how long did the install take. Cheers and thank you

 

Did you remove the stops front and rear? Also did you change out the shocks as they would be bottoming out w/o stops, I'd think. Also in the rear, the self leveling would be trying to raise it back up and would be under a lot of stress, wouldn't they? TIA... you really got my attention!

 

Also in the rear, the self leveling would be trying to raise it back up and would be under a lot of stress, wouldn't they?

Very possible. Changing the coils without using some aftermarket dampers/shocks that are meant to work at the lowered height would compromise the ride for sure. Different spindles or some kind of relocation kit would be the right way to do it.

 

This is my idea of a sweet ride.... Of course there isn't much room to let the SC be as much truck as it could be..but WOW

 

So does anyone have any leads on lowered springs or even coil overs for our Ute. Have serious been looking at the Tucson and Santa Fe offerings out in the market but no one can confirm it they are a true fit. Someone has to be making something you would think. Cheers all

 

Good news on the lowering front. Looks like Eibach is in testing now for springs and shocks. Just saw a post on Facebook so hopefully in the next couple of months. Cheers all

 

These came out.

Hyundai Santa Cruz LOWERING Suspension

SPECIFICATIONS:

Designed for lowering your daily driver up to 2.5"
2 Front Assemblies
2 Rear Assemblies
LPS Linear Rate Springs
Retains rear load capacity shock specs
Sport spring rates (25% over stock)
Highly Polished Electro-Plated Nickel Cartridge
Rebuildable Shock
CNC Machined High-flow Aluminum Piston
Stainless Steel Shims
Light Weight Synthetic Shock Oil
Rebound Adjustable : 20 pts
Reuse OEM rear shock top mount
Brackets for Sensor Lines on shock body
Individual Parts Available

Hyundai Santa Cruz [SR]

The ideal coilovers for Hyundai Santa Cruz owners that was to retain comfort for daily driving. Lowers approximately 2.5 inches.

flatoutsuspension.net