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Old Nov 11, 2006 | 09:18 PM
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I've read you can remove the spring isolators for a slightly slower stance. The Mach is already about 1/2" lower than GTs, so I just wanted to come down slightly in the front. Is this correct? Can I do it with stock springs? If so is there a write up somewhere? I did a search, but I'm lost when it comes to suspension. Thanks in advance.
Old Nov 11, 2006 | 09:23 PM
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It pretty easy to do. Just take out the spring and remove the black round rubber thing from the top of the spring. But be prepared because you might hear squeaking because they are there to prevent metal on metal rubbing
Old Nov 11, 2006 | 09:26 PM
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So is this not a reccomended thing to do? How much height difference would it make?
Old Nov 11, 2006 | 09:28 PM
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I wouldn't do it. but I know alot of people do it. I think there about 1/2 inch thick
Old Nov 11, 2006 | 09:30 PM
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Anybody else have any thoughts on doing this?
Old Nov 11, 2006 | 10:14 PM
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anyone else have thoughts?
Old Nov 11, 2006 | 10:21 PM
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Patience young padawan. I'm sure someone smarter than I will chime in soon.
Old Nov 11, 2006 | 10:29 PM
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Didnt even realize i double posted there.... Prolly gonna do it tomarrow if I do it at all, so just wondering.
Old Nov 12, 2006 | 01:59 PM
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Pull the isolators (top and bottom) will get you about 1/2" lower. But as someone else has mentioned, be prepared for noise. More road noise transmitted to the cabin and more metal to metal squeeks and bangs. If this is a daily driver, I wouldn't do it.
Old Nov 12, 2006 | 02:01 PM
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I decided against it. Thanks guys



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