Lowering questions
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Lowering questions
I would like to lower my vehicle approximately 2" on the Front and Rear for show.
On the REAR:
Could someone tell me if 8" long spring bolts would work, or do I need 10"?
Also, when replacing the rear spring bolts, is it absolutely necessary to replace the stock strut rods with adjustables as well?
On the FRONT:
I have seen the street/slalom springs that claim to lower the vehicle approximately 1". Can I go lower any lower than that?
Thanks!
RON
On the REAR:
Could someone tell me if 8" long spring bolts would work, or do I need 10"?
Also, when replacing the rear spring bolts, is it absolutely necessary to replace the stock strut rods with adjustables as well?
On the FRONT:
I have seen the street/slalom springs that claim to lower the vehicle approximately 1". Can I go lower any lower than that?
Thanks!
RON
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Re: Lowering questions (82Red)
For 2" you'll surely need the 10" long bolt for the rear. Anyway, they are 2 or 3 $ more and you must cut them after finding the proper lenght that you need as a safety mesure.
The rear strut rod should be change in order to keep the camber close to spec. I don't know if just the ajdustable strut will give you enough. Maybe the smart strut would do it.
As for the front, you could just cut coils of your spring. I know that 3/4 of a coils in the open end drop the front for about an inch.
Good luck
Stephan
The rear strut rod should be change in order to keep the camber close to spec. I don't know if just the ajdustable strut will give you enough. Maybe the smart strut would do it.
As for the front, you could just cut coils of your spring. I know that 3/4 of a coils in the open end drop the front for about an inch.
Good luck
Stephan
