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Old 03-20-2007, 10:29 PM
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any can help me with some what detailed instructions on istalling myy rear lowering springs ......greatly appreaciated
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Old 03-20-2007, 10:36 PM
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Old 03-20-2007, 10:38 PM
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lift the rear end by the axle, place the body on jackstands, unbolt the shocks from the body, lower the rear axle.

pull otu the springs, install new springs...

jack rear end back up into the car, bolt shocks in, lift car, remove jackstands..... done

takes about a half hour
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Old 03-20-2007, 10:38 PM
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are you sure its ok to install lowering springs in just the rear and not the front?
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Old 03-20-2007, 10:41 PM
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are you sure its ok to install lowering springs in just the rear and not the front?
he probably just doesnt know how..... duh
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im going to get front ones soon
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Old 03-20-2007, 10:42 PM
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so i take it i cant do it with just a emeregncy jack
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Old 03-20-2007, 10:43 PM
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so i take it i cant do it with just a emeregncy jack
are you kidding me????

if you dont have the right tools you shouldnt be doing the job... your going to get hurt



oh, also... please resize your signature image... there is a 500x250 limit around here
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Old 03-21-2007, 12:00 AM
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so i take it i cant do it with just a emeregncy jack
oh my gosh...
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Old 03-21-2007, 12:17 AM
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so i take it i cant do it with just a emeregncy jack
When you start to do the fronts PLEASE have someone videotape. I'd like to see it.
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