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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 01:30 PM
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i just put some 18x9 18x10 inch wheels on,,,and now i need it lowered,,,,,whats everyone running? steeda, roush, eibach, frpp, bmr? i dont really care about the ride quality anymore
Old Jan 10, 2009 | 01:36 PM
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If you are looking to lower the rear only, then get the Roush rear lowering springs. They will level out the car nicely. I had them on my 05 and sat real level. The ride is little harsher but the handling of the car around curves improved alot.
Old Jan 10, 2009 | 01:54 PM
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I had the rear roush only also, but that was temporary. Now run the Pro kit with Tokico's, very happy.

Pic with just the Roush rears



Pic after the Prokit

Old Jan 10, 2009 | 02:00 PM
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I just went outside and took a look at my car,,,,,i think it needs both,,the front and back lowered
Old Jan 10, 2009 | 03:23 PM
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so was the rougher ride from running Roush rears due to putting them on with stock everything else, or from the spring itself as I heard they are a pretty smooth ride. I just them on mine, but no chance to drive it yet as we are in midst of the snow season.
Old Jan 10, 2009 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Doogie65
so was the rougher ride from running Roush rears due to putting them on with stock everything else, or from the spring itself as I heard they are a pretty smooth ride. I just them on mine, but no chance to drive it yet as we are in midst of the snow season.
I put the Roush rear springs only on but went with the matching
Roush shocks as well.
The ride is like stock until you gas it, (no wheel hop)
or take a turn at speed, (less body roll, more control).
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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 157db
I put the Roush rear springs only on but went with the matching
Roush shocks as well.
The ride is like stock until you gas it, (no wheel hop)
or take a turn at speed, (less body roll, more control).

That was my plan as well. I also like the idea of being able to by axle/component, so will probably do the front springs/struts next and wrap up with the rear shocks. Nice and spread out for your budget.

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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 04:40 PM
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Eibach pro kit on mine, love it!
Old Jan 10, 2009 | 07:02 PM
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so how many inches is the Eibach pro kit?....looks like im gonna need about 1.5 front and 2 in the back
Old Jan 10, 2009 | 07:19 PM
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Pro kit is 1.3 in front and 1.4 in the rear. My car next to others with a pro kit sits lower for some reason.

If you need 2" then the Eiback sportlines are what you are looking for, that kit is too low for me!



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