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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 11:45 PM
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Alright, I cut my front bushings and got a great stance in the front. Now Im looking to drop the rear just about an inch. I do have longer bolts in there already. My question is... How many threads do I have to go in order to go down an inch?
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 12:20 AM
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Alright, I cut my front bushings and got a great stance in the front. Now Im looking to drop the rear just about an inch. I do have longer bolts in there already. My question is... How many threads do I have to go in order to go down an inch?
I believe that I went about a 1/4 inch for one inch....bob.
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 10:50 AM
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I just recently installed the Zips Lowering Kit. Front + Rear.. With the longer bolts installed in the Rear. I Had 7/8 of Threads showing at the Top or just under an Inch. This made my Rear Fenders Sit at about 27 1/2 inch's from the Ground.. don't know if this helps.
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 02:03 PM
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It depends how long your rear bolts are. Factory bolts are 6". You will probably have to play with it to get the right stance your looking for. Remember to drive it to get the suspension to settle to to its final height. I have no bolts in front and 8" rears for a lower look.
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