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Is there an easy way to lower a 2008 by 1-1.5"?

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Old 03-02-2013 | 10:55 PM
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1.5 coil cut off will give you a full 2" i think thats a bit much. Also if oyu where to purchase the 3" Eibach thats just the rear drop, they still ahve oyu jsut lower the front by loosening the torsion bars.



Here a few with eibachs and torsion bar drop.



 
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Old 03-03-2013 | 11:31 PM
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They is informaitn everywhere online, super easy, look the frame and look for a crossbar about midway front doors. You will see 2 large bolt heads pointing down. every turn counter clockwise equals 1/4" most go about 4-5 turns. Jusy hit them with WD-40 and with a jack take the weight off the front tires and just turn the bolts. Most will say to allign front end after but both of mine where never realigned and my tires wear fine and she track perfect. You can look in a small opening and see if how the bolts push up on the torsion keys. To drop the rear, remove the spare tire and shocks you will need to remove the large bolt holding the watts link on the rear axle. I had to palce a jack between the frame and axle to acutall get a little more room. Be carefull not to kink the rubber brake line, the coils will roll out. I would start with exactly one full coil but you may have to try it and go 1.25 coils. I tape the rubber coil bushng back on the top it helps to hold it to reinstall and the black tape isnt goint to hurt anything. I cut my coils with a air powered 3" cut off wheel. Do not use a torch.
Thanks again! Did not look at the '04 again, but I will scout the parking garage again tomorrow. Looks like I will aim the the 1-1.5 coil cut option...

Hopefully i will get good news tomorrow. Keep you posted!

Thanks!

Darren
 
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Old 03-06-2013 | 11:00 PM
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Thanks again! Did not look at the '04 again, but I will scout the parking garage again tomorrow. Looks like I will aim the the 1-1.5 coil cut option...

Hopefully i will get good news tomorrow. Keep you posted!

Thanks!

Darren
Did some extensive scouting on Monday and all looked good! Tight, but good!

Got the D today, just did a maiden voyage with no issues! Antenna hits like crazy, buts that's it...

Thanks all for the input! Going to still keep this in mind should something change...

Darren
 



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