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Old Nov 27, 2010 | 09:44 PM
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Lowering springs

Has anyone lowered just the rear to match the stock front heighth?
Old Nov 27, 2010 | 09:47 PM
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Yeah.... lots of us have. I used Ground Force leveling springs. A lot of guy use Cobalt SS springs. Goldline makes a leveling spring.... etc. etc. You get the picture, it's a popular mod.
Old Nov 27, 2010 | 09:47 PM
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More than a few. haha Guys, chime in.
Old Nov 27, 2010 | 10:36 PM
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I just add 300 or so pounds of samples and it sets nice guess I don't want to loose that capasity I did buy it for work just a bonus its such a kickin the SS to drive!!!

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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 12:27 AM
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Cobalt SS/TC rear springs, & I haul plenty
Old Nov 28, 2010 | 01:08 AM
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1st time around with goldlines. Now with colbalt SS/SC springs - haul very little. This is how it should have been made in the first place. Much better ride and one less noise.
Old Nov 28, 2010 | 01:29 AM
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arent I already close to that with ss rears it looks to be about an inch lower in front and 11/2 lower in rear than a stock suspended LT with 18's I parked nex to at Freddy's ??
Old Nov 28, 2010 | 02:06 AM
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Been reported here the SS springs lower about 3/4"
Old Nov 28, 2010 | 08:35 AM
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thanks sleeper,I think the ride is rugged enough might add trr swaybar but it corners good now also
Old Nov 28, 2010 | 09:55 AM
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For the SS model, Pedders are the best for lowering and handleing



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