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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 10:19 PM
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Ride height with 1" lowered springs

Can some of you experienced guys that have made the conversion to a 1" drop spring post your ride heights and overall wheel dia. I have over 160k miles on orginal springs, i love the ride height, but its not the same on all 4 corners. I want to see if the lowered spring compares to the stance that I already have.I think if I put OEM replacements back on, it will be a huge change. Right now i have 25.5 overall tire dia, and 28.125 from ground to fender opening(front) and 28.250 on the rear. I like this, and dont want it to change much at all, just want new, better riding springs. Thanks for any imput and ideas.
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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 11:19 AM
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The ride height should be close to how it is now, since they are probably sagging your the years. You could get some moog replacements and cut them down to where you what them.
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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 07:57 PM
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Aftermarket springs would give you the same stance but be more stable, safer and better performering in every way compaired to worn out stockers. I have more than a 1" drop and run 17x9 wheels and tires. 275/40 on the rear and 245/45 up front. No rubbing, scary performance and a perfect stance with little fender gap.



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