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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 10:40 AM
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OK.....so instead of updating my eibach thread, I'll just let you have it! Got it back Friday from Galpin Auto Sports, (GAS). Previous measurements were: 29" front, 29 1/2" rear to the top of the fender lip. NOW....27 1/2" front, 28" rear! Handles like a dream, and with only the frpp "k"s and nothing else, (and another 200 mile jaunt to the beach and back), I can't imagine being happier! Looks right, feels right and tracks in a straight line with no bump steer! Here's a couple pics before:[IMG][/IMG] and [IMG][/IMG] AFTER: [IMG][/IMG] and [IMG][/IMG] and [IMG][/IMG].....Whadda ya think?
Old Oct 1, 2012 | 11:01 AM
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Looks good, I'd probably look into new shocks and struts to get the best out of the springs..
Old Oct 1, 2012 | 11:41 AM
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Looks good. I bought P's the other day, hopefully they give me a full 1" drop.
Old Oct 1, 2012 | 02:31 PM
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Yeah unless your on a budget, you shoulda done shocks and struts a well.looks good though
Old Oct 1, 2012 | 02:38 PM
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Looks good man. Love my K springs.
Old Oct 1, 2012 | 04:18 PM
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That looks good!
Old Oct 1, 2012 | 07:52 PM
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thought you couldn't use K's without different shocks/struts due to fitment reasons... this might change my mind on Pro-Kit or Roush Extremes...
Old Oct 2, 2012 | 08:27 AM
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You can run just about any spring without having to change the shocks and struts. You should never run into fitment issues unless you are trying to run some off the wall wheel and tire combo.

I had sportlines on my 2012 for a few months with stock shocks and struts while I was waiting on my FRPP adjustable shock and strut kit.
Old Oct 2, 2012 | 08:32 AM
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Stance looks great!
Old Oct 2, 2012 | 11:23 AM
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You can run the stock shocks/struts, but the ride will suffer,and the stock shocks/struts will not last long.You need to get a set that are valved correctly for the stiffer springs to get the full benefit of being lowered.koni Strt's are a reasonably priced shock/ strut set that would work well with a basic lowering.dont forget the adjustable PanHard bar to re-center the rear end as well. Do it once, and do it right.



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