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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 05:06 PM
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Install was super easy...
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 05:54 PM
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looks great Jeff!!

any noticable difference in the ride??
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 06:16 PM
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Yikes! Looks great! Like Steve asked, plus, how easy/hard was that? I'm thinking of doing similar.
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 06:29 PM
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Nice job Jeff! I love the before and after shots. The springs changed your whole neighborhood and landscaped your lawn!!

I wonder if that will work at my place...
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 06:11 AM
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It rides a bit more firm, but not unreasonable. The best way to tell is to drive it for yourself.

They were easy to put in....6 bolts per side on the front, 3 per side on the rear to get the shock/spring assembly in and out, then some time with a spring compressor...
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 09:51 AM
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Jeff,

You S looks good!
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 10:15 AM
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The neighborhood looks great! But I cant see a difference, but thats just me I guess not knowing what I should be looking for.

The car looks great in both shots of course.
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 10:44 AM
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there is no gap between the tires and the fenders
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 11:11 AM
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1.3 inch is low man. Mine is 0.9inch drop and it is just about enough to clear most of the steep driveways. The emphasize is on the word "barely".
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 11:41 AM
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Jeff , Great job on getting your springs in


Did you remember to cut the bump stops?
Did you preload the suspension before you tightened everything?

I am not trying to discourage you ,just trying to help and make sure you get the most out of your suspension.

Looks like she is sitting the same as my 1" drop . It does take a few weeks for it to settle and should sit another 1/4 to 1/2 inch lower .
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