Poly subframe spacers... side effects?

[huntz0r]

I have noticed that since I installed my set of Whiteline subframe spacers below the frame, the rear of the car now sits slightly (maybe 1" or less) lower than the front. The reason why is pretty obvious, as by compressing the bushings it pushes the subframe closer to the body.

However, I have begun to wonder if this has any adverse effects. I hadn't really given it much thought before, since everything is attached to the subframe it shouldn't affect the suspension geometry... except for one thing, the spring is getting compressed an extra .5-1" isn't it? Being stock linear-rate springs I would guess that it doesn't matter (the spring rate doesn't change), but I really don't know. Would that make the rear effectively stiffer? Or would the angle actually make it more prone to squat? The suspension is just stock springs with new GR-2s and all poly bushings in the rear.

Of course, it also looks a little doofy with an anti-rake, but I can probably get over that if it's the only issue... just another reason to upgrade the springs at some time