lowering
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,888
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From: Frederick, Maryland
The rear is sitting beautifully! Id want the front maybe just a half inch lower. I guess you cant go lower if you've completely removed the bolts?
I havnt searched much on removing them completely but how does that make the whole leaf spring type work??
I havnt searched much on removing them completely but how does that make the whole leaf spring type work??
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: La La land cali
St. Jude Donor '09
Only in the back... has absolutely zilch, nada, zero to do with the front. Take out the front bolts. That's basically as low as you can go.
The LONGER the REAR bolts, the LOWER you can go. You don't want to lose the 'rake'-- so you kind of have to play with it for a bit. There is some settling that occurs after time. I've seen some guys with the back down so low that you can't see the rake.
I think it looks like shiz, and it also affects the handling.
The handling will be affected anyway. You will have to get used to a bumpier ride in return for the 'awesome' slammed look.. unless, of course, you have lots of $$$$$ to play with.
Afterall, we are all millionaires here.
Racer
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 357
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From: Orlando FL
If you remove the bolt completely the spring sits right on top of the lower A arm instead of having the rubber cushion that it gives from the factory, it will just be sitting flush on it. I did this on my car as well and LOVE IT. There was no way it was going to be low enough for me without doing this. The ride is not that bad at all.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 2,900
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From: Green Cove Springs FL
Probably not any different than 17/18 since your larger diameter wheels would have lower profile tires, thus the diameter would be nearly the same.
In the looks department IMO 18/19 is perfect, and when properly lowered it really looks great on our cars.
In the looks department IMO 18/19 is perfect, and when properly lowered it really looks great on our cars.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 7,683
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From: La La land cali
St. Jude Donor '09
If you remove the bolt completely the spring sits right on top of the lower A arm instead of having the rubber cushion that it gives from the factory, it will just be sitting flush on it. I did this on my car as well and LOVE IT. There was no way it was going to be low enough for me without doing this. The ride is not that bad at all.
The ride is not that bad... just 'different'-- definitely worth the look. It's like a total makeover when you slam these things.
