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Old 08-30-2009 | 01:57 PM
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can someone explain the hose mod on the rear springs.pics if available.
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Old 08-30-2009 | 02:14 PM
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remove the isolator that sits on top of the rear springs, and slide some heater hose over you coil to keep it from being metal on metal. lowers the rear of your car in the back about 3/4"
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Old 08-30-2009 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by zach_ws6
remove the isolator that sits on top of the rear springs, and slide some heater hose over you coil to keep it from being metal on metal. lowers the rear of your car in the back about 3/4"
Simple as that.

Here is the before and after:

Before:


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Old 08-30-2009 | 05:03 PM
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Wow? that easy? damn, i should do that. Im at stock height.. 4x4
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Old 08-30-2009 | 07:58 PM
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man thanks for the quick response and pics.
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Old 08-31-2009 | 09:40 AM
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is that just for rear? or for both?
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Old 08-31-2009 | 09:47 AM
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Just for the rear.
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Old 09-06-2009 | 09:55 AM
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got a idea spare scrape bed line would work good you think?
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