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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 10:07 PM
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Hi everyone,
I'm thinking about buying a lowering kit from Ecklers for my '90. The kit is basically just a pair of front suspension wedges and a couple of longer rear bolts. I want to drop it about an inch or so. Will doing this mess up my suspension alignment at all? Will it affect rear tire wear? Thanks.
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 6speedshifty
Hi everyone,
I'm thinking about buying a lowering kit from Ecklers for my '90. The kit is basically just a pair of front suspension wedges and a couple of longer rear bolts. I want to drop it about an inch or so. Will doing this mess up my suspension alignment at all? Will it affect rear tire wear? Thanks.
Yes. You'll need to get it realigned.
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 10:21 PM
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Yes. You'll need to get it realigned.
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 10:29 PM
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drop it and get the alignment no big deal. They look great when they sit low
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 11:17 PM
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Drop it and align it.

The only thing that effects rear tire wear on my lowered '88 is the number & duration of burnouts.
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