Whoops. Too low

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  1. GrabberGT

    GrabberGT Chris

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    I bought new leaf springs from ESPO dearched 2 inches. I installed them with the 2" blocks I already had in place.. I only expected a 2" drop at the most considering they are new springs. Well I was wrong. It dropped it almost 4 inches. Hopefully, taking the blocks out will raise the car enough to sit just right. Good news is, I wont need the blocks any more.
     

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    Wow, that actually looks really good. Got any pics of the whole car with that stance?

    AC
     
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    hmmm... are you surrre it's too low? Looks pretty good to me.

    Maybe just cut 1" off the blocks?
     
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    GrabberGT Chris

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    Unfortunately, its not driveable with it that low. Theres about 1/4 inch clearance before it rubs the fender. Not to mention the front end now sits about 1 inch higher than the rear. I could lower the front end to match, but with long tube headers already sitting 3-3/4 inches off the ground, I dare not lower it any more. It is a street car after all.
     
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    don graham MCG State Rep

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    nice looking car, but i agree with you. needs to come up a little for those street bumps.:)
     
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    dude its too bad its not driveable like that because that looks sweet as can be man. What size tire and wheel combo do you have in back?
     
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    Maverick Man The Original Maverick Man

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    i like it! (y) to bad it dont fit

    at least they did you spring right. when i had them dearch mine it sat 2 inches higher then it was before. so i had to stick a block back in. :mad:
     
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    GrabberGT,

    What size tires and rims are you running in the back? Also, whats the backspacing?

    Thanks!

    Car looks great!
     
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    GrabberGT Chris

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    They are 275/40-17. The wheels have 4.25" backspacing.
     
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    That really is too bad. It looks great.
     
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    Looks good, 2 bad it wont drive :(
    try a 1 inch block maybe?
     
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    I have got to take some pics of mine rear. I lowered mine about 3 or 3.25 inches. i have 255/45/17. it's a little thiner in width than the 275/40/17. it's very close but it fits. I love the way your car sits. it's perfect. I lowered the front 2.5 inches. the taller back tire makes it look even. Maybe you can put air shocks on the rear.
     
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