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I was thinking to lower my car but only the rear. Is it ok to have the original springs up front and swift in the rear. I can’t stand the rear gap but still want the smooth ride.
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Originally Posted by spiritcock
I was thinking to lower my car but only the rear. Is it ok to have the original springs up front and swift in the rear. I can’t stand the rear gap but still want the smooth ride.
Dropping the rear might create a reverse rake. I would opt not drop at all as that is not a good look in my opinion.
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My rear is way higher than the front, so I think with .8 inch drop it will be even. Are there any safety concerns having 2 different springs?
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Originally Posted by MuaGS350
Dropping the rear might create a reverse rake. I would opt not drop at all as that is not a good look in my opinion.

My rear is way higher than the front, so I think with .8 inch drop it will be even. Are there any safety concerns having 2 different springs?
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The ride quality will be a little off. I personally wouldnt do a reverse rake, looks weird and will ride weird.
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do all 4 with swift. i have swifts on mine and went with 20s and ride still feels smooth
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do all 4 with swift. i have swifts on mine and went with 20s and ride still feels smooth

On a scale from 1 to 10, 10 being stock ride, how's swift? Do you still have a gap in the rear fender with swifts?
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compared to stock with 19s, i'd say swifts with 20s are an 8. there's still about a 1.5 or 2 finger gap with the swift springs.
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