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Old May 19, 2006 | 11:43 AM
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Anyone with an opinion on what rear springs i should use on my 95 to drop it like 2-3 inches, I got the car from a friend and he says he did nothing to the rear but it looks like it sits awful high to me. Its a dd and i probably wont drag at the track a whole lot, so any suggestions?
Old May 19, 2006 | 11:50 AM
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Im not sure but I dont think you want to drop your rear 3'.... thats alot.
Old May 19, 2006 | 11:54 AM
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i wish i had pics on here you wouldnt believe how it looks
Old May 19, 2006 | 11:58 AM
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You should get some up.
Old May 19, 2006 | 02:08 PM
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Not a good idea for a daily driver. Keep in mind that if you do it; there will be issues.....
Exhaust going over the rear diff will contact the axel tubes. Shorter "bump stop" will be needed & you still will have a harsh "Bang" every time you hit a good dip. Stiff as heck shocks help as long as you don't mind the "riding on a buck board" feel. All you have to ask youself is,"Is a terrible ride worth the look?"

My suggestion would be to get a larger diameter aftermarket rim, in a style you like of course, that fits well & fills up more of the wheel well. Then consider dropping the suspension 3\4-1" to get that "just right" look you're after. There is no cheap way to have the "look" & keep the ride quality....IMHO
Old May 19, 2006 | 02:10 PM
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Im not sure but I dont think you want to drop your rear 3'.... thats alot.
+1 id say 1.6" max depending on how low the front is... If the front is stock it's gonna look crappy lowering the back
Old May 19, 2006 | 03:51 PM
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my exhaust is not na issue because of my borla side pipe and the wheel from the cobra are 17x9 the front looks fine IMO, but the back looks to high to me[:'(]
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