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10-10-2006, 07:34 PM
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ORSM Ford Cruisers
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Hi i have a stock hight EB and i have some 18'' wheels coming soon. i wanted to lower it but i dont know how much. i am thinking 2'' at the back and mabey 1''1/4' to 1''1/2 at the front. i am looking for it to be roadworthy, legal and i want to go over speed humps without much trouble. the car is a daily. i dont want to go much if any lower than that. do you think i will be happy with it and does someone have a pic of a car that has been lower roughly that much.
thanks for any feedback
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10-10-2006, 07:44 PM
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Hmmmmm
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the front shouldnt be sitting higer that the back, if you are looking for practicality and looks just go for king "low" springs and some decent shocks....should looks the goods with those 18's under it!
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10-10-2006, 08:11 PM
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ORSM Ford Cruisers
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how much could i pick up a set of low springs for? and where from- i live in thomastown
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10-10-2006, 08:15 PM
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Hmmmmm
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too easy mate, goto pedders in settlement road....should only cost u bout $400 installed
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10-10-2006, 08:32 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Location: Melb, Vic
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Go superlow pedders, or the lowest they offer as pedders make for comfort rather than looks. At the momement i got the lowest springs pedders offer with munroe shocks (which arnt great shocks) but the ride is really good.
I never have any scraping problems, except going about 30km over those crappy metal speed humps. Even with a full car load its fine. Although you will always complain that your car isnt low enough, lol. |
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10-10-2006, 08:54 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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OR get them second hand, a mate of mine got them from pick a part for $17 for 2. King super lows.This was fo a EA
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10-10-2006, 09:55 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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11-10-2006, 10:16 AM
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ORSM Ford Cruisers
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do the springs have what hight they are on the actual spring or is there a measurment or just by looks.
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30-10-2006, 10:25 PM
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Lower it at least 3" mate won't be worth it if it's any higher. Make sure you get shortened shocks to go with it, otherwise the ride will be disgraceful.
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30-10-2006, 10:32 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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I have an EF Fairmont with 17" on it, I got King Lows for it and the top of the wheel arch's are about an inch above the top of the tyres.
Don't have any trouble with speed humps or gutters when parking, driveways etc Also its legal height - any lower its not legal Not legal = unroadworthy = un-insured In any insurance policy wording if you car is un-roadworthy then the insurer has the option to refuse, reduce or deny any insurance claim.
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30-10-2006, 10:41 PM
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How bout no springs at all. Anyone ever tried that. I wonder if someone has... itd be dumped thats for sure. Dont think the ride would be too pleasant though
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30-10-2006, 11:55 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Location: Melbourne
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Gets some Super Lows!!! AND...do the rear springs yourself...cause its **** easy! then get pedders or a mechanic to do the fronts!!! Saves u some cash$
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