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Old Dec 22, 2001 | 02:44 PM
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When the front is being lowered the goal is to have the bushing touching the leaf spring? or to have as big a gap as possible between the bushing and the leaf spring? :confused: Car is on jacks right now :cheers:
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Old Dec 22, 2001 | 02:51 PM
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I would answer your question, but there seems to be a photo on your post that has taken my mind off of tech stuff :jester :cheers: :cheers:
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Old Dec 22, 2001 | 03:05 PM
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ttt :yesnod:
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Old Dec 22, 2001 | 03:13 PM
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Rob, do you even know who she is ;) :cheers: :lol:
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Old Dec 22, 2001 | 03:17 PM
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You want no gap between the bushing and spring. BTW she is hot :cheers:

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Old Dec 22, 2001 | 03:24 PM
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Default Re: IMPORTANT lowering question (robiferretti)

Turn the bolt counter clockwise until you can't turn it anymore. Then you will know the bushing is hitting the spring ;)
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Old Dec 22, 2001 | 04:21 PM
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Turn the bolt counter clockwise until you can't turn it anymore. Then you will know the bushing is hitting the spring ;)
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Old Dec 22, 2001 | 06:21 PM
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Forget about the springs GET IN THE POOL! :smash: We'll be checking all your post now :D


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Old Dec 22, 2001 | 06:57 PM
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Lowering her What!!? :eek:
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Old Dec 22, 2001 | 07:53 PM
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Nice ride :eek::D:yesnod:



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Old Dec 22, 2001 | 08:03 PM
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If there is a gap then your bolt is too short :lol: :lol:
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Old Dec 22, 2001 | 09:32 PM
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Geez, nice pic. Was there a question? :D
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Old Dec 22, 2001 | 09:54 PM
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She's a fukin cutie aint she :yesnod: :cheers:
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Old Dec 22, 2001 | 10:44 PM
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Counterclockwise if looking from the top. :yesnod:
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Old Dec 23, 2001 | 12:02 AM
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Not to get off your post ? but she is a Venus Swimwear Model - right :D :jester :D
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Old Dec 23, 2001 | 12:03 AM
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I agree, the hell with your lowering question :lol: :lol: :cheers:
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