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How hard is it to lower a car ?

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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 08:39 AM
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Default Re: How hard is it to lower a car ?

just point it towards a tire. No spring compressor is needed.

but it can get kinda nerve racking because you don't know when it will pop.
Old Nov 28, 2006 | 09:29 AM
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Default Re: How hard is it to lower a car ?

Originally Posted by JKim
just point it towards a tire. No spring compressor is needed.

but it can get kinda nerve racking because you don't know when it will pop.
Esp. when using hand tools...

I sit on top of the spring.... Yay!
Old Nov 28, 2006 | 09:40 AM
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Default Re: How hard is it to lower a car ?

Just cut your stock springs if you're just planning on just getting lowering springs. Or else, get yourself some nice coilover.
Old Nov 28, 2006 | 10:05 AM
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Default Re: How hard is it to lower a car ?

Originally Posted by Shaminii
Just cut your stock springs if you're just planning on just getting lowering springs.
That's a horrible idea. Don't ever cut your springs.
Old Nov 28, 2006 | 10:51 AM
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Default Re: How hard is it to lower a car ?

Originally Posted by MAD_DOHC
That's a horrible idea. Don't ever cut your springs.
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The ride will be horrible and will look terrible going down the road.
Old Nov 28, 2006 | 11:56 AM
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for anyone wondering their skunk2 lowering springs.. drop anywhere from 2in to 2.5in.. Buyin them off of ebay, looks like a good deal, Anyone know how they ride ?

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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 12:08 PM
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What's the spring rate?
Old Nov 28, 2006 | 12:26 PM
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Default Re: How hard is it to lower a car ?

On a 240 if its your first time ever? IF you don't have any other xp. in car other than putting gas and air. Maybe oil change? Max time it should take you is 10hours. No shit, minimum would be about 3-4 hours if you did it buy yourself just because you'd be alittle unsure, get tired, drink beer whatever.
Old Nov 28, 2006 | 12:57 PM
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Default Re: How hard is it to lower a car ?

ya well ive lifted alot of vehicles just never lowered and ive heard there is actually a big difference. Ight thanks to everyone for giving me and idea on about how long itll take
Old Nov 28, 2006 | 02:41 PM
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Default Re: How hard is it to lower a car ?

Originally Posted by dorydorydriftin
for anyone wondering their skunk2 lowering springs.. drop anywhere from 2in to 2.5in.. Buyin them off of ebay, looks like a good deal, Anyone know how they ride ?
Make sure they arent fake



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