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Old 06-04-2010, 07:48 PM
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ok ive looked on the net and everythings way too expensive for me i want to drop my 95 1 inch or so can i just cut a coil out of my springs
 
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Old 06-04-2010, 08:09 PM
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you can do the hose mod on the back. you drop the rearend and pull the cushion from the upper part of the spring. then you find some really strong thick hose that will fit over the spring so it will not bang and put it back together. i used some (i think 3/4in) fire proof fuel line from the marine store, sides were close to 1/2in thick and hard rubber. i did that on the back and got some adjustable struts in the front.
 
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Old 06-04-2010, 11:30 PM
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wouldnt that raise the rear i want to drop it the 18'' rims and tires i got are actually smaller than the 16'' stock rims and tires and theres wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy too much space in the wheel wells
 
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Old 06-05-2010, 12:17 AM
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no that will drop the rear almost an inch. The factory cushion is thick and the hose you either push the hose over the spring or you cut it down the length and just push it on the spring. The hose is only a few mm thick and the rubber will keep the spring from rattling in the pocket.

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Old 06-05-2010, 02:11 AM
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Originally Posted by craby
i did that on the back and got some adjustable struts in the front.

... it doesnt work for the front?
 
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Old 06-05-2010, 03:21 AM
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dropped mine at least an inch. nope doesnt work on the front.
 
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Old 06-09-2010, 12:34 AM
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I've never measured but how much higher does the rear of the car sit than the front in stock form?
 
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Old 06-09-2010, 06:16 AM
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wheelwell lip should be the same hight except the driver side sets a tad higher than the passenger side.
 
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Old 06-09-2010, 09:24 AM
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yeah ok i see i just checked mine out.
 
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