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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 01:17 PM
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I want maybe a 3" or 4" drop on my box but, cant seem to find a cmopany that makes one any help would be nice. thanks.
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 02:26 PM
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HKS Coilovers!
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you prolly need to look at coilovers to go that low...

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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 02:37 PM
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All I ever see are coil over springs though without the strut plus coilovers ride like a wagon. No one makes a decent spring that low? GEEZ!
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 02:40 PM
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Umm, you want to remove 4" of your box's <6 inch ground clearance, then have it ride like a Cadillac? A decent bump won't even fit under the car, so the springs have to be stiff just to stop the car from dragging on every bump.

Want a smooth ride? Give the wheels some space to move!
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the lowest springs i've heard of were 2.2-2.5 inch drop...

lower than that you need coilover or air bags
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 03:08 PM
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BAGS

Old Mar 24, 2005 | 03:17 PM
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Im not stupid I know that Ill loose some ride but lower springs vs. coilovers springs ride better. As far as 6" of ground clearance I have about 8" Im runnin 17's with a 40 series tire I think havent measured I could be wrong about ground clearance. Bags unfortunately arent an option right now my gf is driving it with the baby commin. I appreciate everyones opinions though.
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 03:42 PM
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i know people arent going to agree w/ me on this, but my friends use to cut springs back in the day, if you want go that route, go w/ tanabe df210 & cut a couple coils & you should get the drop you're looking for. I know, I know cutting springs is bad but hey he's looking for springs that are gonna give him a 3-4 inch drop & they dont make them.
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 03:53 PM
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thats your only option man . but trust me the ride quality sucks ... and your gonna be bouncing like a rabbit on the road !!
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 05:43 PM
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Bouncing aint that bad it's bottoming out with anything more than 2.75 inch drop up front , trust me , lol. coilovers my friend.
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 07:44 PM
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Well I guess the problem has a simple solution instead of sending the XB lower Im gonna have to get bigger rims!!!!!!! LOL thanks guys for the advise and info.
Old Mar 25, 2005 | 12:47 AM
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Originally Posted by scion1616
BAGS

Bag it! Nice setup!
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