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Old May 11, 2007 | 11:05 AM
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Hey guys I just put on my new rebels 18" and I want to drop the car 1 inch who can I go with thats not expensive.And also how hard is it to do springs yourself?
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www.ls1howto.com shows step by step how to lower the car.
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Old May 11, 2007 | 12:36 PM
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are you asking about parts reconmendations or how to do it?

I would reccomend:

Strano Springs
w/ Bilstein Revavles (again from Strano) or steup to tp Koni's
Adjustable Pan Hard Bar

then you might think about Adjustable Lower Control arms with relocation brackets.
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Old May 13, 2007 | 06:56 AM
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I just want springs to lower it 1 inch the cheapest possible who should I go with for springs?And is it hard to do yourself or should I have a shop put them in?
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Old May 13, 2007 | 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by 02BEAST
I just want springs to lower it 1 inch the cheapest possible who should I go with for springs?And is it hard to do yourself or should I have a shop put them in?
Thats like putting the cheapest, crappiest tires on those new 18" wheels. If your going to do it, do it right. Get shocks that match the springs.
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Here's what you do, get yourself a set of Koni's. With these, you can keep your stock springs, which aren't as bad as everyone thinks, and lower the front 3/4" with the perch adjustment. For the rear, remove the spring isolators and do the heater hose mod. This way you'll be lowered almost an inch and have a way better handling car.
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Old May 13, 2007 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by ssPetess
Here's what you do, get yourself a set of Koni's. With these, you can keep your stock springs, which aren't as bad as everyone thinks, and lower the front 3/4" with the perch adjustment. For the rear, remove the spring isolators and do the heater hose mod. This way you'll be lowered almost an inch and have a way better handling car.
Is there a write up on this and who sells the Koni's?
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Old May 13, 2007 | 04:43 PM
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Strano sells koni's, but i would try reading and search button before asking questions that can be answered by doing a little research first. READ THE FAQS AT THE TOP OF THIS FORUM FIRST! i.e. lowering guide for nebbies! BTW you get what you pay for.
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