Lowered my 5.0, new wheels.. before, during, after pics!
05-23-2009, 04:58 PM
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fronts are cakewalk. you dont need a spring compressor unless you're putting stock ones back in or you're doing drag springs. drop springs go right in. pull the balljoint nut off and drop the a-arm. put the isolators on etc, then put the spring in and jack the a-arm back into place, put the nut on and you're done. i did enough drop springs at the dealership lol
05-23-2009, 06:37 PM
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haha that's the way to do it! I dd my brakes and other suspension parts too when I did my springs. I live in Fl but my 5.0 was a Northen car, so any movable suspension part was super stiff or stuck, it was a bitch to deal with!
05-23-2009, 07:49 PM
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haha that fade job is quickly on its way out! the wheels/lowering was a priority...but I already have paint to match the teal, ill be painting it soon! thanks for the comment man!
05-24-2009, 02:32 PM
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i have mine lowered that much. Its been about 2 years since i did it. at first i was like looks sweet but the more time goes by the more i realize its too low. this coming winter i am gonna be changing them out.
Looks good though
Looks good though
05-24-2009, 02:48 PM
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too low for DD'in or too low for cosmetic/appearance reasons?
06-12-2009, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Sick5.0LX;6223225
Before:
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Before:
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New Wheels:
During:
Halfway:
All Done!:
I cleaned 'er up... painted the purple over, few coats of clear and washed it... and here it sits now! what do you guys think about it now??
