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lcv1490




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PostSubject: pics of lowered wagons   pics of lowered wagons Icon_minitimeSat Mar 14, 2015 12:32 pm

I'm trying to figure out how low to go in the front on my wagon and so if anybody has pics of ther lowered wagon in the front lines all over now but not low enough so I need to figure out which springs to order
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PostSubject: Re: pics of lowered wagons   pics of lowered wagons Icon_minitimeSat Mar 14, 2015 12:50 pm

Or Bell has two inch dropped spindles.
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Fred Kiehl

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PostSubject: Re: pics of lowered wagons   pics of lowered wagons Icon_minitimeSun Mar 15, 2015 8:43 am

Two inches is good, but you will probably have to remove the top bolt from your wheelhouse to the fender at the wheel opening for a little extra clearance when turning. The tires usually hit the bolt when turning, and it can wear a groove in your tread. I run 27 inch tires, and about 3 1/2 inch drop, so mine sits really low. I have about 2 3/4 inches of ground clearance. I even had to cut about an inch off of the airdam pieces so they would not drag on everything I go over.

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PostSubject: Re: pics of lowered wagons   pics of lowered wagons Icon_minitimeSun Mar 15, 2015 10:30 am

Looks good which springs u use and did u use spindles
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Fred Kiehl

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PostSubject: Re: pics of lowered wagons   pics of lowered wagons Icon_minitimeSun Mar 15, 2015 5:52 pm

I used 2 inch drop spindles (forget the brand, probably Belltech), and 2 inch springs with a one inch rubber spacer split in half lengthwise to raise it a half inch. The setup without the spacer was just too low, and hit almost anything I went over. I have 2 inch drop springs in the rear. That gives it a little rake. I just got it painted, so it is all the same color, including the roof rack, and looks shinier. I do not know if I could put 28 inch tires on it without severe interference with the fenders.
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PostSubject: Re: pics of lowered wagons   pics of lowered wagons Icon_minitimeThu Oct 29, 2015 11:30 pm

[quote="Fred Kiehl"]Two inches is good, but you will probably have to remove the top bolt from your wheelhouse to the fender at the wheel opening for a little extra clearance when turning. The tires usually hit the bolt when turning, and it can wear a groove in your tread. I run 27 inch tires, and about 3 1/2 inch drop, so mine sits really low. I have about 2 3/4 inches of ground clearance. I even had to cut about an inch off of the aird

What is the actual tire size that you are running?
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PostSubject: Re: pics of lowered wagons   pics of lowered wagons Icon_minitimeFri Oct 30, 2015 12:31 am

Fronts are 205/75/15 rears are 255/60/15
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PostSubject: Re: pics of lowered wagons   pics of lowered wagons Icon_minitimeFri Oct 30, 2015 7:53 am

My 9C1 was lowered by the previous owner. Sprint springs in the rear, and Moog 5662 springs in the front with one coil cut off I believe? He said the sprints were too low in the front lol. I have 275/40/17 on SS wheels for the summer and the stock 225/75/15 for winter. It tucks a good amount of the stock tire, but I haven't had any interference issues with the "big" tires. I did gain a good amount of ground clearance with the stocks, which will help in the snow.

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PostSubject: Re: pics of lowered wagons   pics of lowered wagons Icon_minitimeFri Oct 30, 2015 9:38 am

The 275/40/17s are only 26.1 inches tall. You get almost another 1/2 inch of fender clearance with them over a 27 inch tire. The bolt head is about 1/4 inch tall. I may try the 28 inch tires on both front and rear to get a little more ground clearance.
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PostSubject: Re: pics of lowered wagons   pics of lowered wagons Icon_minitimeSun Jan 03, 2016 8:07 am

I'll chime in.  My car is currently lowered on Belltech Drop Springs and Drop shocks.  Rides well with zero scrubbing issues.  I'm running a 235/75R15 tire size.  I love the way it looks, but I do want to go lower.  Air ride kit was ordered last Thursday and will be installed very soon.

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