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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 03:24 PM
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So now that I have my baby back I'm interested in lowering her. I want to go as low as possible on the stock screws. Can someone give me some more detailed info as to exactly how this can be accomplished?? Thanks for the info!
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 03:35 PM
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For some reason the ls1howto.com site is jacked up.

Here is a link that shows how to swap springs, but you can also see how the adjust the lowering bolts.

http://209.85.165.104/search?q=cache...lnk&cd=1&gl=us
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 03:46 PM
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Do a search on lowering bolts.
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find the correct bolts at each wheel and turn them till shes lowered all the way down, then go back 1/2 - full turn. lots of links out there w/ pics
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Cut about half of the bushings to get it lower.
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