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Old 02-17-11, 09:25 PM
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I took out the bumpstops and cut that brass washer in half. That's how I got mine to dorp lower. I would've done a washer but I couldn't find one the right size and strong enough to hold up the car.

Ride quality should improve in the rear since you have more pressure in the rear bags at ride height now.
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Oh man, thats way too dope. One day, one day
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Does this mod only apply to air application? I'm dropped on df210's with bilsteins and rca. my rear is slightly higher than the front. Can I remove half of the mentioned bushing to lower the rear a little?
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Originally Posted by chrispy
I took out the bumpstops and cut that brass washer in half. That's how I got mine to dorp lower. I would've done a washer but I couldn't find one the right size and strong enough to hold up the car.

Ride quality should improve in the rear since you have more pressure in the rear bags at ride height now.
yeppp, I rode in Poyets GS and the ride comfort was outstanding. Hopefully I get the same ride.

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Oh man, thats way too dope. One day, one day
do it, I have no regrets.

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Does this mod only apply to air application? I'm dropped on df210's with bilsteins and rca. my rear is slightly higher than the front. Can I remove half of the mentioned bushing to lower the rear a little?
I'd start with removing the bumpstop first to get more susp. travel. Maybe chop a coil too. However, if you want to go ultra low? You'll have to come to the darkside and go air
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Originally Posted by chrispy
I took out the bumpstops and cut that brass washer in half. That's how I got mine to dorp lower. I would've done a washer but I couldn't find one the right size and strong enough to hold up the car.

Ride quality should improve in the rear since you have more pressure in the rear bags at ride height now.
I did this too, i noticed some clunking. You?
Old 02-18-11, 11:01 AM
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what kind of clunking are we talking about?
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looks nice... my rears sits like that... but i'm on dubs tho... NO AIR HERE....
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Originally Posted by phillygs3
I did this too, i noticed some clunking. You?
Sounds like your struts are bottoming out when you're trying to ride too low. After I had my bags resleeved shorter, they have more pressure (stiffer) so they don't do that anymore. What struts are you on?
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