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Old Nov 23, 2013 | 12:53 PM
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How To Lower a Thirdgen - Video Step by Step

Hi guys below are two videos where i go step by step on how to lower a thirdgen..
Some of the topics i cover are:
- How to index springs
- how to install lowering springs
- how to cut springs
- how to lower a v6 using v8 lowering eibach springs
- how to replace / install / change rear shocks and springs
....and more

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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 02:40 PM
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Re: How To Lower a Thirdgen - Video Step by Step

Anybody else have a 6 cyl thirdgen that lowered it?
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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 08:19 PM
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Re: How To Lower a Thirdgen - Video Step by Step

Good topic. Can you also cover why most cars shake in the rear after lowering.
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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 12:28 PM
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Re: How To Lower a Thirdgen - Video Step by Step

Originally Posted by rarebmx
Good topic. Can you also cover why most cars shake in the rear after lowering.
Interesting…I lowered mine and it doesn't shake one bit. But I did ensure my pinion angle was correct and added an adjustable pan hard bar with poly bushings…I'm adding LCARBS too.

I do have one issue the cropped up when I lowered mine…I'm using a UMI TQ arm, and the rear e-brake cable rode up against the top of the arm. I need to either add another guide and lengthen the cable slightly, or go with a shielded cable.

Might not be an issue at all if you use the stock TQ arm….
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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 05:56 PM
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Re: How To Lower a Thirdgen - Video Step by Step

Great vid!!! Thanks! Only one thing, I have a torque wrench and usually torque everything to spec.. Does it matter if you didn't do it here?
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Old Dec 22, 2013 | 01:13 AM
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Yeah torque wrench is fine..dont mind me , experience has taught me how much to tighten things down over the years..

Rear hops sometimes when putting rear coil overs in ..
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