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Old May 23, 2012 | 02:23 PM
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How would they look lowered?

I like the way my rims look but i think my car sits too high i found a set of lowering springs to drop the front and rear 1.75" is that too much? any opinions?

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Old May 23, 2012 | 04:12 PM
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Re: How would they look lowered?

That would be just about right! Your car looks like it has a lift kit on it now... of the mud races LOL!

Lower it, you will not regret it!
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Old May 23, 2012 | 10:20 PM
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Re: How would they look lowered?

The 1.75" are good? Not too much? And I can just throw them on? No other mods necessary?
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Old May 23, 2012 | 10:36 PM
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Re: How would they look lowered?

1.75 would look good - an adjustable panhard rod and 4 wheel alignment after installing the lowering kit would be a good idea
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Old May 23, 2012 | 11:04 PM
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Re: How would they look lowered?

Good looking car. Like the shine.



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Old May 24, 2012 | 12:37 PM
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Re: How would they look lowered?

1.5-2 inches would get you sitting right.
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Old May 24, 2012 | 06:58 PM
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Re: How would they look lowered?

Originally Posted by ZZ3 Z28
Good looking car. Like the shine.



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Thank you
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Old May 24, 2012 | 06:59 PM
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Re: How would they look lowered?

and yeah i was thinking 1.75 would be good, if i got the springs in and then bought the panhard bar would that be ok or does it have to be done together
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Old May 24, 2012 | 08:31 PM
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Re: How would they look lowered?

preferably do it together cause its gonna offset your rear end
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Old May 24, 2012 | 10:24 PM
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Re: How would they look lowered?

what do you mean can you go a little further into explanation
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Old May 24, 2012 | 10:32 PM
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Re: How would they look lowered?

the panhard bar is oriented horizontally for the most part, and keeps your rear axle centered (left to right). Simply put, when you lower the car with shorter springs, the geometry changes and the panhard bar is no longer the correct length to keep the axle centered in the car, so you need an adjustable one to re-center the rear end. If you dont get one your tires will stick out more on one side than the other, and you'll most likely have alignment issues. But no, you dont have to do both a the same time although it's easier/better to do them both at once.
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