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Old 03-04-2008, 08:01 AM
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I installed the 1" lowering rear leafs, and the 1" lowering front coils during my resto. I am thinking about cutting the front coils "just a little" to kinda level things out. It sit's just a hair high in the front, probably pretty damn close to the factory stance...I could definately live with it this way...but you know how the "tinkering" theory goes.. What do you guys think? If it was to drop another inch..that would be the most I would go...
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Old 03-04-2008, 08:55 AM
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how long have the coils been installed? I would give it a few days of driving around before cutting the coils to see if it comes down any more.
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Old 03-04-2008, 10:31 AM
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Yeah, don't rush it. You may mess something up if they have recently been installed. You'll want to make sure you don't have any clearance issuse with tires or other suspension comps before taking her down further.
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Old 03-04-2008, 02:30 PM
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how long have the coils been installed? I would give it a few days of driving around before cutting the coils to see if it comes down any more.
Good advise. When I had my engine/trans out of the car, I did the shelby drop but kept the factory springs. After putting the engine back in, it took about two weeks for the ride height to stabilize.
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Old 03-04-2008, 03:09 PM
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Do the drop if you haven't already. That'll give you close to an inch.
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