Quick front lowering question
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Quick front lowering question
I got some longer bolts for the rear and it raised the front quite a bit... is that normal? In the process of taking out the front bolts.
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I completely removed the front bolts and put about 1/4" rubber under the spring... it brought the front down some but its still higher than the rear. I"m trying to get the body ~1" above the tires all around. The rears are exactly 1" but the fronts still noticably higher. Any other ideas to lower the front a little more?
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Originally Posted by happa
I think your as low as its going to get in the front. Might try bring the back up to 1.5 " and the front 1", dont know just a suggestion. Good Luck!
I would like the front to go to an 1" but it wont.... may have to raise the rear so it will look ok. It just wont be as low as I wanted it.
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Originally Posted by happa
Im kinda in the same boat i want mine lower in the front too but cant seem to find the way. Let me know if you do!
I'll keep looking and see if I can come up with something. You got to love loose tolerances. Some people can get theres really low just by trimming the rubber stop.... mines higher then most I have seen with them trimmed and I have the bolt completely out.
It may come down to a fine adjustment with the rear to put a little more pressure on the front.
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Well, I raised the back up a little and no change. The rear body is now 2.5" above the tire and fronts are right at 2". Soooo for some reason the height doesnt change between the front bolts installed and ran all the way down or completely removed.
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St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by LETHL_ZO6
I completely removed the front bolts and put about 1/4" rubber under the spring... it brought the front down some but its still higher than the rear. I"m trying to get the body ~1" above the tires all around. The rears are exactly 1" but the fronts still noticably higher. Any other ideas to lower the front a little more?
If you go much lower you will REALLY have to negotiate where you drive as I do now. "No bolts front, longer bolts rear", 1" rake. I have yet to drag the spoiler off but a few times has been a little scarry
Best,
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Originally Posted by gr8vet
Give it a chance to settle down, may take a few trips to do so. I have lowered, lowered, lowered, lowered, then raised, raised, lowered, been there done all that
If you go much lower you will REALLY have to negotiate where you drive as I do now. "No bolts front, longer bolts rear", 1" rake. I have yet to drag the spoiler off but a few times has been a little scarry
Best,
tt
If you go much lower you will REALLY have to negotiate where you drive as I do now. "No bolts front, longer bolts rear", 1" rake. I have yet to drag the spoiler off but a few times has been a little scarry
Best,
tt
...do you ever scrap the bottom of your spoiler???
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If you want the front to be low, this is the most affordable way to do it. Has adjustability up or down as well.
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From: Bugs Bunny should'a made a left turn here
did you try driving the car around the block after you lowered it? the car won't look like it's been lowered after you drop it off of the jack. it needs to compress.