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2008 Lowering kits...Where do I turn!?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Whipple81, Apr 3, 2008.

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  1. Apr 13, 2008 at 12:54 AM
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    15% side tint & 5% back, debadged, BHLM, 3/4 DJM drop w/c-notch, X-runner wheels & tires, Eclipse SAT/NAV HU
    I got my front control arms today...gotta love FedEx Saturday Delivery! Now if only I had the rear pieces I'd be driving to work lowered on Monday! Oh well, it'll be here Tuesday, so NEXT Monday I'll be driving closer to the ground!

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  2. Apr 14, 2008 at 7:34 PM
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  3. Apr 17, 2008 at 9:46 AM
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    Looks good man.....the BHLM makes a huge difference in appearence!!
     
    2006nightrider, Apr 17, 2008
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  4. Apr 17, 2008 at 11:02 AM
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    A whole lot,But not satify
    sorry;wrong key read above !
     
    97Blk_one, Apr 17, 2008
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  5. Apr 18, 2008 at 7:39 PM
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    15% side tint & 5% back, debadged, BHLM, 3/4 DJM drop w/c-notch, X-runner wheels & tires, Eclipse SAT/NAV HU
    I got the DJM kit all in this Tuesday, started that night, but because of some hang-ups, I didn't finish until last night! But here it is, from start to finish!

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    Whipple81, Apr 18, 2008
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  6. Apr 18, 2008 at 7:53 PM
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    Damn, you don't waste time! Are you going with new rims? A black grille with a grillcraft would go very well with those black headlights!
    What else is on your plate?
     
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  7. Apr 18, 2008 at 8:25 PM
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    15% side tint & 5% back, debadged, BHLM, 3/4 DJM drop w/c-notch, X-runner wheels & tires, Eclipse SAT/NAV HU
    I am definitely going with the grillecraft grill -- I had it on my xB and had every intention on going with them again. Wheels would be my preferred next step, but due to budget constraints ($1500+ for the wheels I want) I am going to chill out for a bit. I am going to have a buddy of mine powder coat the stock steelies and call it good for now.

    These are the wheels I have in mind:

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  8. Apr 18, 2008 at 8:32 PM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    looks damn good man....and the stuff before on here...its not the usual to get harassed about anything, but we usually do joke and shoot the shit on here. side note, i know how it is for the lowering. i had a 4/5 dropped s-10 xtreme. i do like the comfort of the ride a lot better now...lol...to each their own. a good looking truck is a good looking truck, no matter of shape, size, color or height!
     
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  9. Apr 18, 2008 at 8:43 PM
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    Paint the red outline or something. Those wheels would look good on your truck.
     
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  10. Apr 19, 2008 at 6:10 AM
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    Looks good man, great job!!!
     
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  11. Apr 19, 2008 at 9:35 AM
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    Looking good,great job,I'm so jealous man !:D
    Check this site out:www.tiresdelivered.com I got mine from them tire and wheel packages for $ 1112.83 that included shipping and other good stuff.
     
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  12. Apr 24, 2008 at 9:24 PM
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    black truck, blacked out windows, factory steel wheels powder coated black, black grill, trim shaved
    How's the ride compared to before? Do the rear blocks ride ruff?
     
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  13. Apr 24, 2008 at 9:38 PM
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    also, do the tires rub anywhere in turns?
     
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  14. Feb 10, 2009 at 3:04 PM
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    Been awhile since I updated this post, but here's how my truck looks now! I picked up some X-runner take offs a few months back, just got done installing the Eclipse HU also!

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  15. Feb 10, 2009 at 3:16 PM
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    Looks nice. How is the ride?

    GA
     
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  16. Feb 10, 2009 at 3:20 PM
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    Well, aside from feeling like my tires are made of steel, and like I am on a slot-car track every time I hit an imperfection in the road, it's GREAT! haha

    Really though, I actually like it when I can feel the road, I feel more connected - besides that, the combination of the tires and the lowering, it handles 100% better!
     
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  17. Feb 10, 2009 at 3:21 PM
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    Huge difference there from start to finish. looks sweet!!! :thumbsup:
     
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  18. Apr 8, 2009 at 8:24 PM
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    Truck looks sick whipple 
     
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  19. Apr 9, 2009 at 10:45 AM
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    So, who bumped this thread and neg repped me? lol. Apparently my first post in here needed the [sarcasm][/sarcasm] tags.
     
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  20. Dec 31, 2009 at 7:51 AM
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    It has a 3/4 drop, hid headlights, led taillights, cold air intake, billet grill, and stereo mods
    I suggest to not go with djm. I have a 04 model that i put a 3/4 drop on and have problems with it since. i cant keep the front end straight it kepps wearing the inside of my tires out. And the back the blocks r aluminum and the tits that keep it locked into the axle have already broke off.

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