lowering kit questions
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Heel & Toe
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lowering kit questions
i have been researching this and have a question
whats the difference between using the stock bolts to lower the car and the lowing bolt kits that they sell on various web sites?
whats the difference between using the stock bolts to lower the car and the lowing bolt kits that they sell on various web sites?
Pro
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Columbia South Carolina
The "kit
The "kit" is a set of bolts and I believe shorter bushings. That simply allow you to lower the car lower then the stock bolts will allow.
I would use the stock bolts first, drive it a little so it will settle down and the decide if you want it lower.........................
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The "kit" is a set of bolts and I believe shorter bushings. That simply allow you to lower the car lower then the stock bolts will allow.
I would use the stock bolts first, drive it a little so it will settle down and the decide if you want it lower.........................
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Team Owner
Joined: May 2001
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From: Western NY
Are you referring to the front or rear of the car?
The rear "kits" are nothing but longer grade 8 bolts and nylock nuts.....things that you can get at a hardware supply house for about 1/3 the cost of the "kits".....
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2008
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St. Jude Donor '09
The difference is the cost of the so called lowering kit, you can lower the car excessively with the OEM bolts. There is no need for the longer lowering bots.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Middle Of Kali CA
The ride quality will suffer especially if you have F45 or F55 shock systems. Max on stock bolts is pretty low. You can and will bottom out stock shocks and really handle like crap if you drive corners hard.
Team Owner
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From: Western NY
I have the F-45 set up on my car (don't ask why...) and I'm lowered on the stock bolts, however I installed poly spring bushings in the rear. I don't think it rides all that badly.
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