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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 03:49 AM
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Here is a pic of my car with DMS springs installed. Let me know what you guys think. sorry but im not that good with posting pics...
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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 03:54 AM
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Just what it needed.
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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 04:21 AM
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lookin good
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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 05:34 AM
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Much much better.
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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 09:23 AM
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Looks good, but that angle pic probably doesnt justify the drop. Take one car level
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 10:35 AM
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still looks like butt.

JK! Looks killer man. That is defenitly on my to-do list for MY 4X4!
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 11:50 AM
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Looks great. Those wheels fit perfect in there.
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 12:45 PM
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Did you do any measurements? Need to know how much the DMS springs drop for clearance issues. A side picture would be great!

Looks good!
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by WestSide
Did you do any measurements? Need to know how much the DMS springs drop for clearance issues. A side picture would be great!

Looks good!
thanks for all the responces... from the ground to the apex of the front fender lip measures 26 inches and 27 inches in the rear. no rubbing issues so far with the 17x11 out back and none in the front.. ill try to post a better pic but i suck at it
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 07:11 PM
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Before and after DMS springs, They are 4 years older now and no sagging.
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 07:14 PM
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Both cars look badass. IMJ all you need are some blackbird strips...would look awesome.
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 07:32 PM
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 07:50 PM
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Looks good, I don't think I have ever seen a DMS lowered car I didn't like!
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 08:06 PM
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I am in the works of doing the same, what kind of shock did you go with?
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 09:30 PM
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Stock shocks
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Old Jan 10, 2006 | 12:20 AM
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Car looks perfect with the drop, exactly what it needed, too bad you can't go muddin anymore
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Old Jan 10, 2006 | 12:34 AM
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Looks good. I love the DMS springs too, just wish the back was a tad bit lower.
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Old Jan 10, 2006 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by LS1obsession
Both cars look badass. IMJ all you need are some blackbird strips...would look awesome.
i have a charcoal metallic set here i just havent had time to put them on along with a 5.7 gto emblem for the back ill post pics as soon as i get a chance....
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