easiest way to lower the 8? - Page 2

08-20-2008, 11:33 PM

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lowering springs are your friend

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08-20-2008, 11:38 PM

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^as long as you preload

uh oh, might have opened up a can of...

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08-20-2008, 11:38 PM

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yup, GOTTA pre-load.
Well, ONLY if you really want it to work...

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08-21-2008, 05:11 PM

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^YEAH! its a MUST....not even shops know to do that...

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08-21-2008, 05:22 PM

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because the shops install the springs while on the lift and tighten everything up while it's still IN THE AIR.

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08-21-2008, 05:49 PM

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i know stupid idiots....im not even ASE certified and i KNOW that...did the install in a few hours with the help of a friend

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08-21-2008, 06:29 PM

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its because the springs aren't ever compressed as much as they should be after they're produced. so it pushes your car UP! haha

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08-21-2008, 06:47 PM

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instant Rally car!!!

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08-21-2008, 07:02 PM

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haha that's a lowrider, jorge!

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08-21-2008, 07:16 PM

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there's no rally car icon, best I could do on short notice! BUT...you see how the ride height goes UP if you don't preload????

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08-21-2008, 07:20 PM

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Yup, I can imagine you hitting your head on the roof while the car goes up too!

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08-21-2008, 10:14 PM

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i always knew Jedi was a low rider.

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08-21-2008, 10:15 PM

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you should see the hydrolics I just ordered!

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08-22-2008, 02:12 AM

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lol did you read the reviews on that "lowering kit"? epic

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08-22-2008, 03:04 PM

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what did I miss??

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