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PitchBlackSS


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Lowering qeustions
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ok, I really need to lower the car, not digging the 4x4 look anymore.

I would like to get it to the point my sig pic shows, but may be too low with the cutouts under the car.

 

Here's what Im thinking....

 

2" Spindles in front

2" coils in rear

Hotchkis Sways

Spahn rear upper arms (already installed)

UMI rear lowers (already installed)

poly bushings throughout (already installed)

 

If I need to go lower in front, OPGI makes 1" front coils, but thinking that may be too much.

 

Anyone with coilover experience? Front coilovers may give me the adjustability in the front to get me that exact height Im looking for.



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Donutboy97


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Scott, my car is exactly what you are looking to get, a far a ride height goes. Dont know if that hellos you

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twomanymontes


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Scott, I'd recommend replacing the spindles first and see how you like it. They Drop the front end pretty low to begin with. As for the rear, if you car is riding high, then I'd go for the 3" drop springs. Thats what I have in mine and it's pretty much in the weeds.

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TURNA


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Moog 5658 for the front and moog 5413 for the rear. will give you a nice stance without the cost of a lowering kit and poor steering geometry.

 

Keep in mind I have a big block in the car, so yours will sit slightly higher.

 

 

 

and this was on my old Malibu

 



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PitchBlackSS


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thanks guys!!!

I think Im going with Daves idea of doing the spindles and seeing how much in the rear I need to go down.

Anyone running coilovers up front?

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