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Should I go even lower????

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Old May 16, 2008 | 08:02 PM
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dude i like it the way it is..looks real good. BTW love the wheels
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Old May 16, 2008 | 08:40 PM
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Looks amazing. I would just lower the rear a little more if anything.
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Old May 16, 2008 | 09:58 PM
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the car looks great, but could someone tell me what is the hose mod ? search isn't working
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Old May 16, 2008 | 11:01 PM
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Where u wrap the rear springs bottom coil with a heater hose Instead of the factory boot... Lowers the car an extra 1/2"
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Old May 16, 2008 | 11:14 PM
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Mine was where yours is at. Front was perfect, back was a little high. I just hacked a couple coils off the back and now its perfect.
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Old May 16, 2008 | 11:59 PM
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front is perfect rear could go lower .. hose mod should make it sit perfect
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Old May 17, 2008 | 06:45 AM
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Well, I need to replace my lower control arm bushings, so while I'm there, I'll remove the spring perch and see how it looks lower.
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Old May 17, 2008 | 08:15 AM
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where is the lift from/ looks fairly heavy duty.
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