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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 08:21 PM
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hi all
i wanna ask about lowering kit?
from which brand is the best lowering kit ?
and i dont know this numbers well
2"\2"
2"\3"
3"\4"
wht these size's?
and thanks i hope u all help me with it ..........
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 08:22 PM
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and by the way wich size's is better for lowering ?
2 inche's?
3 inche's?


thnx
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 10:53 PM
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How low you want to go?
The first # = front
second # = rear.
I went 3/4 with spindles, shackles and hangars with a little torsion untwist. (4x4)
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 12:45 PM
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What brand you go with depends on what you are looking for. For example, the best handling will be the Hotchkis 2" front drop and 4" rear drop. Although this handles well, it will ride harsh. If you want a smoother ride, you could look into Mcgaughys, DJM, or Belltech. As long as you keep the stock springs, the ride will be close to factory.

Like Trever1t said, the first number is the front drop in inches and the second number is the rear drop in inches. For example, a 2/4 is a 2 inch front drop and a 4 inch rear drop. As far as whats better, it depends on how low you want to go. In my opinion, since you have 22s I would do a 2/4 or 3/4 drop.
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 01:15 PM
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Yea, im trying to decide my drop right now. Im also running 22's but i think im about to give in a buy a set of 265/35's so i can run a 4/6 or 4/7 drop. If not and if i decide to keep my 265/40's im gonna run a 3/5 or 3/6 drop.

Im also considering just going with a 2/4 so i wont have to notch the frame but i know im gonna want it lower....
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by NeverSatisfied02
Yea, im trying to decide my drop right now. Im also running 22's but i think im about to give in a buy a set of 265/35's so i can run a 4/6 or 4/7 drop. If not and if i decide to keep my 265/40's im gonna run a 3/5 or 3/6 drop.

Im also considering just going with a 2/4 so i wont have to notch the frame but i know im gonna want it lower....
i thought you had this all figured out already.
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by leochevy2001
i thought you had this all figured out already.
Come on man, he is never satisfied
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 04:19 PM
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I had it all figured out but different things keep playing factors in the final decision. lol

And yea... I AM NEVER SATISFIED!!! lol


Plus, i originally wanted a 4/7 drop but i would have to get 265/35's to clear it and i have 265/40's right now. So i dont know if i should work with what i got and go as low as i can on those tires or wait until i need tires again. Decisions decisions....

Just looking at all my options and have been for awhile...

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