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Old 12-17-2012, 07:01 PM   #1
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finally got it lowered

haven't posted much, but i finally got my 82 2wd dropped this weekend. next project is finishing the removal of rust from the rally wheels and weld the kick plates back on...
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Old 12-17-2012, 07:11 PM   #2
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Re: finally got it lowered

Looks good! How did you lower it and how much?
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Old 12-18-2012, 10:23 AM   #3
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Re: finally got it lowered

3" lowering springs in the front, $140 and $40 flip kit on rear. Still need allot of work but I'm on my way.
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Old 12-18-2012, 01:16 PM   #4
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Re: finally got it lowered

looks good
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Old 12-18-2012, 07:07 PM   #5
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Re: finally got it lowered

here is a pic of what i did to the inside wheel wheel. the orignal vinyl was wasted and i got a little creative.

please excuse the mess, still need to have seats redone and inside re-assembled.....
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Old 12-18-2012, 07:11 PM   #6
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Re: finally got it lowered

one more...
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Old 12-18-2012, 08:46 PM   #7
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Re: finally got it lowered

My fault I was vague when I said "how much", I meant how much drop?
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Old 12-18-2012, 10:47 PM   #8
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Oh sorry... 3 in the front and rear....
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Old 12-18-2012, 11:00 PM   #9
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Re: finally got it lowered

looks really good.is the rear notched?
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Old 12-18-2012, 11:57 PM   #10
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Re: finally got it lowered

what size tires are you running?
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Old 12-19-2012, 08:54 AM   #11
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looks really good.is the rear notched?
Yes, had to get some help from my bro in law on that one.
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Old 12-19-2012, 08:58 AM   #12
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what size tires are you running?
I am running 295/50r15, hankooks. I desperately need to get an alignment now, already starting to see some feathering. I changed out the tie rod ends a couple of months ago and never did the alignment.
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