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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 04:58 AM
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Default 2" Drop.... let me ask you a question

Anyone care to post their experiences with lift problems at the local garage ?
Front clerance of less than 5" would seem to make using a lift a challange.
Old Mar 29, 2006 | 10:41 AM
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mine has no problem they just need to be careful
here is my drop
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 11:37 AM
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I've had DaA BOX on a couple of racks wit no problems.Just go slow.If you are not sure you can always lay a short board in front of the rack.Same deal goes with a jack,park the car up on a board an you are all set.
Old Mar 29, 2006 | 02:37 PM
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A contact lift is all i can seem to work with
Old Mar 29, 2006 | 06:42 PM
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drive on lifts i have no problems but the 4 point lifts i have had problems with 2
Old Mar 29, 2006 | 06:52 PM
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Thanks to all.This is a real help !
Old Mar 29, 2006 | 09:59 PM
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Just hit some switches and let the Hydraulics bounce er onto the lift : P
Old Mar 30, 2006 | 02:48 AM
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Hotchkis is close to 2" after settling.

No probs here. For personal use, a low profile floor jack is required and even it is a tight fit.
Old Mar 30, 2006 | 03:11 PM
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Is lowering the car worth it? Pros/Cons
Old Mar 30, 2006 | 06:30 PM
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if you live in the snowbelt forget it . ihave a 2' drop and i'm looking for a new bumper..
Old Mar 30, 2006 | 07:27 PM
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Mine is dropped on the Tanabe DF-210's and I have never had a problem. Like mentioned before...as long as they are careful.
Old Apr 1, 2006 | 11:15 PM
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drive over a piece of wood or something to lift the car a lil higher. that's what i always did in my old acura.
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