maverick in front too high,need help!!

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  1. random hero

    random hero 1972 ford maverick I6

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    i thought the shelby drop woulddrop the front end a bit...as much as you move the mounting holes for the upper control arm right? so an inch i guess right?
     
    random hero, Nov 22, 2009
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    Let me rephrase the answer...you might get 1/8" to 3/8" drop.
     
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    Ok his was I six I think,now has a 351-w,heating springs are bad lol,got air shocks in the back but still want it lower:/ no fat girls in my car lol,it does have the 5 lug in the back,and yeah lol 2 mavs next to each other lol I'll get some pics of that up soon,and that Shelby drop won't work either?? Any other ideas?? Don't really wanna cut
     
    lynhrt210, Nov 23, 2009
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    i thought the shelby drop lowered the front and increased the handling too :hmmm:
     
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    Get rid of the air shocks and cut coils or get new coils.
     
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