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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 05:47 PM
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Guys,
When I was much younger we used these clap like devices on the stock springs to lower the vehicle. Can this still be done and if so where does one buy these contraptions?
Old Nov 27, 2006 | 06:37 PM
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Poor idea. Compressing the springs to lower the car changes the loading rate. Springs aren't linear in their loading rate, so if you cut off the top quarter, or compress the top quarter you'll encounter performance troubles. At the very least, the ride will suck. Good Eibach Pro-Kit springs are only $220, save up and do it right.
Old Nov 27, 2006 | 10:33 PM
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OK so if I want to lower only the rear is there a set of rear springs I can by that will "match" the ride of the front springs?
Old Nov 28, 2006 | 01:09 AM
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my vodtlands ave me a 1.25 inch all around drop and were 180 shipped
Old Nov 28, 2006 | 01:43 PM
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what if i just left about 50% of the air out of my tires
Old Nov 28, 2006 | 02:58 PM
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Sure if that's the type of lowering your looking for
Old Nov 28, 2006 | 03:42 PM
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OK so if I want to lower only the rear is there a set of rear springs I can by that will "match" the ride of the front springs?
Pick up a set of Roush rear springs (about $100) The drop will be even with the front.
Old Nov 30, 2006 | 03:43 AM
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Did you lower your's only the rear? How's the ride? Do you have any pictures? I was thinking of lowering mine just thje rear...
Old Nov 30, 2006 | 03:16 PM
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Did you lower your's only the rear? How's the ride? Do you have any pictures? I was thinking of lowering mine just thje rear...
Roush springs in the rear, GT bars ft and rear.... rides and handles great.
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