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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 09:24 AM
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Here are a few questions i have about lowering on stock adjusters:
1) I understand that you could put a jack under the springs in the front to release the tension and turn the nut. How many threads should I leave to lower it the maximum?
2) Is the back just as easy?
3) How much will the car lower at its lowest adjustment?
4) Do you have to have it aligned after the procedure?
5) Any pictures of the procedure for the front and back?

Thanks for the help.
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Originally Posted by gr800vert
Here are a few questions i have about lowering on stock adjusters:
1) I understand that you could put a jack under the springs in the front to release the tension and turn the nut. How many threads should I leave to lower it the maximum?
2) Is the back just as easy?
3) How much will the car lower at its lowest adjustment?
4) Do you have to have it aligned after the procedure?
5) Any pictures of the procedure for the front and back?

Thanks for the help.
http://www.frankhunt.com/FRANK/hobbi...5_Lowering.htm

1. Only if your removing the bolt..you can opt to leave the bolt in ~3/4 inch
2. Yes..seems to be
3. I believe Ive read ~3/4 to 1 inch
4. Yes
5. See link
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