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Old Jul 5, 2004 | 10:04 AM
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Has anyone used this lowering kit from MAD ? http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=3.1085


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Old Jul 5, 2004 | 12:12 PM
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Got that one and installed it about 2 months ago. Went with the poly bushings.
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 02:03 AM
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I bought mine along with sway bar bushings from Vette Brake Products, a forum sponsor. Rear, very easy. Front , very involved, but I replaced my front spring while I was at it. You might want to try just rear bolts first. When you lower rear it also makes front look a bit lower too.
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 01:27 PM
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I just installed my kit a few weeks ago. I ordered it from MAD.

Watch out for those lock nuts. Both of the lock nuts that I got from MAD were crap. Both inserts stripped out of the nut on me. Not to easy finding 9/16 lock nuts!!

I just lowered the rear, and it looks a lot better, but the front is still way to high. Haven't decided between cutting the current front springs, or buying adjustable front springs. Gotta do something though, cause it is still way to high for my taste!!

Good luck!
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 03:20 PM
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Haven't decided between cutting the current front springs, or buying adjustable front springs. Gotta do something though, cause it is still way to high for my taste!!

Good luck!
Uhhh...I don't think I would cut the front spring......unless you have coil-over suspension, you are not going to get far if you cut it.
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