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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 03:03 PM
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I plan looking at lowering my car to 26-1/4" front at 27.0 inch rear measuring from the floor to the fender at the center of the tire.


Has anyone lowerd their car more than this?
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I just took a quick measurement.

My 88 ride heights are currently 26.0" Front and 26.5" rear with 255/45R17 tires.

I'm sure there are some that are much lower.
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Originally Posted by tequilaboy
I just took a quick measurement.

My 88 ride heights are currently 26.0" Front and 26.5" rear with 255/45R17 tires.

I'm sure there are some that are much lower.
many thanks, that sounds reasonable, I dont want to go any lower than what you have, I can make those heights
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Originally Posted by tequilaboy
I just took a quick measurement.

My 88 ride heights are currently 26.0" Front and 26.5" rear with 255/45R17 tires.

I'm sure there are some that are much lower.
I'm just a bit lower using 275/40/17 and 315/35/17. No issues
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Originally Posted by AGENT 86
I'm just a bit lower using 275/40/17 and 315/35/17. No issues
thanks, that gives me a range that I can shoot for,

the rear is at 26.5 now and I like that look for the rear.
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