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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 08:28 PM
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^^^ that's for sure what I would be doing so i get a stance like that red one
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by ColeTrains'98Vette
^^^ that's for sure what I would be doing so i get a stance like that red one
yea just cut the bushings.. it will be a little rougher, but its not the harshest ride ive been on...
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ferrari red vette
yea just cut the bushings.. it will be a little rougher, but its not the harshest ride ive been on...
If your going to do that just take out the adjuster bolt that is what I have done in the past. Your car will be low and your shock travel will be minimal.
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 03:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Wicked C5
If your going to do that just take out the adjuster bolt that is what I have done in the past. Your car will be low and your shock travel will be minimal.
didnt know you can completely remove the bolt... hows the ride quality?
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