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Old 04-06-2011, 10:48 PM
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are there lowering kits for the 05' bonneville gxp
Old 04-06-2011, 11:28 PM
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Talk to GXPvenom, he has his lowered real good.
Old 04-07-2011, 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Danthurs
Talk to GXPvenom, he has his lowered real good.
Airbags IIRC.
Old 04-07-2011, 01:07 AM
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short answer, NO there isnt

but again theres always a way around it, GXP Venom is bagged. you're looking at well over 5k
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GXP Venom is the GXP "GOD" lol This guy has done everything to his GXP!!! And a def a good member to talk to when you want to do any mod to your gxp!!!!
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Like this Low?





Custom made struts with "collared airbags" for the front.



Airbags on the rear to replace coil springs.

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Remote swichbox for up and down, side to side, front to back

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Digital air pressure gauge of all 4

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Chrome air tank with 12v compressors on each side. Electrics, solenoid valves, air lines, and logic box for remote tucked behind it

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Without labor it ran near $4k in parts. I've seen some bare bones ones without the remote or pressure sensors and gauge, plastic line, one air compressor, and black painted tank for just under $2k. You won't find one specifically for the GXP. You have to get a universal GM kit and have a very qualified welder with airlift experience fabricate those front airstruts.
You don't want them breaking, and drilling the holes just right to keep camber/caster within drivable limits is important.
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Dear John,

I hate you.

Thank You,
Sammy K.
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GXPVenom... that is the sickest thing i think i have ever seen. i would have loved to have that look with the 20" wheels i used to have on my gxp. if only i had 5 grand to spend on toys.
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Thanx. Although I dumped alot of money into the car new, it has left me satisfied for alot of years now. First car I ever bought with the intention to keep and the feeling'* the same today.
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what are the chances you have a blueprint for the front air struts to share with me? i have access to qualified welders, so ive given this some thought and id like to try to do this as well. if at all possible would there also be a comprehensive parts list? i figure since yours is solid that id pick your brain about making this and anything you would have done differently.

haha. every time i look at that i have to clean up. kudos.

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