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modifiedSSEi Apr 7, 2004 01:37 PM

lowered 3.5" all the way around... good shocks? *PICS*
 
I work at autozone and I can get a really good deal on the shocks/struts for my ssei.. im just worried they will get trashed from my lowered ride height (3.5")

My shocks have 150k on them and were dead before I installed my springs..

advise?

-Rick

J Wikoff Apr 7, 2004 01:39 PM

Whoa, you lowered it 3.5", or you dropped it TO 3.5" of clearance?

modifiedSSEi Apr 7, 2004 01:42 PM

3.5 from
 
3.5" from original wheel gap of car...

My bonneville sat horribly high compared to normal bonnevilles. I have 17x8 w/ 245/45/17 comp t/a on and there is approx 1" fender gap. Stock wheels and tires are flush with the fender.

But yes.. its dropped

-Rick

modifiedSSEi Apr 7, 2004 01:49 PM

pics
 
PICS:
Just snapped some for u guys w/ my cell phone:

http://server5.uploadit.org/files/itbparada-144.jpg
http://server5.uploadit.org/files/itbparada-145.jpg

I know she needs a bath but im driving my SVT focus till I put my tie rod ends, wheel bearing assemblies, and struts/shocks in

-Rick

zzzzzeke Apr 7, 2004 01:56 PM

that looks badass! 8)

modifiedSSEi Apr 7, 2004 02:01 PM

looks
 
and it sounds sooooo good too. Just need to find some shocks.. i constantly have people aske me if I have hydraulics or bags because of how bouncy it rides

-Rick

zzzzzeke Apr 7, 2004 02:36 PM

what'd u do.....chop the springs?

SSsuperchargedEi Apr 7, 2004 02:42 PM

:eek!: :drool: thats awsome!!!


but cutting springs is a :nono:


PS. i like the rims on that focus (if thats what it is...)

modifiedSSEi Apr 7, 2004 03:42 PM

and..
 
and what exactly is bad about chopping springs??? :twisted:

I did that on my 91 SSE and loved it just as much as I love the way my 94 SSEi looks.

-Rick

driverjohn2005 Apr 7, 2004 04:05 PM

Could you send me some info. on the springs you got?! It looks tight!


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