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Old 11-15-2002, 03:34 PM
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Stock to me my 86 TA looks like the front sits higher than the back.. so i was thinking about lowering the front more than the back.. lets say like 2" front and 1 1/2" rear.. Anyone have it done and can post some pics? A Firebird would be great. Thanks
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post a pic of your ride if ya like & I will p/shop it.
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this in my camaro after i loered it. i used the Eibach kit. it dropped the front about 1 to 1 1/2 inches
Old 11-16-2002, 07:55 PM
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Re: Lowering

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Stock to me my 86 TA looks like the front sits higher than the back.. so i was thinking about lowering the front more than the back.. lets say like 2" front and 1 1/2" rear.. Anyone have it done and can post some pics? A Firebird would be great. Thanks
I know EXACTLY what you are talking about. And I did not like it - hehe.

I put the Eibach Sportlines on. They drop the front like 1.8" and the rear 1.3". It leveled the car out pretty nice.

You be the judge...






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Thats nice Shultzy not to low for every day driving & nice & even
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Originally posted by heavy_chevy29

this in my camaro after i loered it. i used the Eibach kit. it dropped the front about 1 to 1 1/2 inches
i would like to lower mine, but was worried about clearance problems. are speed bumps or anything problems?
Old 11-17-2002, 03:42 PM
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that 84 Z looks good with that stance. What size tires are you running on there and do they rub anything? I was thinking about lowering my car a little to make it handle better and I was worried about tire clearence problems
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thank you for the compliments. i have yet to have any ground clearance problem. as for the tire size they are 245/50/16. they rub a very little bit when the steering is at full lock. it is not bad at all
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i would be happy to have a 1 inch drop!
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Thanks you guys Heh, Schultzy my T/A is red like yours so it gives me a perfect picture of what i want.. Thanks your cars stance is exactly what im lookin for
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Cool Bud.

Glad I could help out a little. Keep us posted and put some pics up before and after when you get the mod done.

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