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Old Jan 15, 2020 | 08:53 PM
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If I put adjustable coil overs on my base do I eliminate the composite leaf spring in the front or does that stay or is it optional to keep or not
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Old Jan 15, 2020 | 09:28 PM
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pull them off, not sure Id only do one end of the car, ride hgt and spring rates may be out of whack.
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Coilovers replace the leaf spring ... remove it
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Coilovers replace the leaf spring ... remove it
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There is only one coil-over kit that I know of (Eibach) that is designed to keep the factory leaf springs. All others want you to remove them.
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