HOW TO: (video* +photo guide) Lower your car with $150 [adjustable] lowering links.
01-19-2013, 08:10 PM
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HOW TO: (video* +photo guide) Lower your car with $150 [adjustable] lowering links.
But what a great mod!! TOTALLY changes the whole car.
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01-19-2013, 11:39 PM
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Thanks L.E.190, I'm uploading the video now.. I think it's a pretty good video showing the procedure, and the results. Should be ready in about 30 mins..
01-20-2013, 09:03 AM
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Got a few questions. What were the measurements of the front and rear links if I wanted to match your lowering level? My CL lowers down more at higher speeds. Do you have any problems with it rubbing on high speed turns? Do you have a link to the website for the lowering links?
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Nice job man. I made my own links for half that price but a little more work.
Heres a picture of my oem link and my custom link.
You can get all the parts at your local Orchard Supply Hardware store.
You should maybe consider getting a real jack for your projects because that stock one is unsafe. I had a bad experience with it, I almost had my legs crushed from my car slamming on the ground. Just saying... I do see that your using jack stands so thats ok. The stock jack does come in handy though because I can't get any other jacks under my car, too low haha. Anyway, keep up the good work man.
Heres a picture of my oem link and my custom link.
You can get all the parts at your local Orchard Supply Hardware store.
You should maybe consider getting a real jack for your projects because that stock one is unsafe. I had a bad experience with it, I almost had my legs crushed from my car slamming on the ground. Just saying... I do see that your using jack stands so thats ok. The stock jack does come in handy though because I can't get any other jacks under my car, too low haha. Anyway, keep up the good work man.
01-23-2013, 12:23 AM
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Yeah you can make them, and its funny you mention that because I was at home deopt today looking for some parts. I didnt research at all before buying them, so eh. Its Just some threaded rod.
I ended up welding them into position today haha since they weren't all that sturdy with how littlw thread I had attaching the ball joints.
As for the jack issue, yes I have a floor jack, but I like the goofy MB one, since I always use jackstands, if I were to use the floor jack then I couldnt lower the car onto the jackstands resting on the pads.
I ended up welding them into position today haha since they weren't all that sturdy with how littlw thread I had attaching the ball joints.
As for the jack issue, yes I have a floor jack, but I like the goofy MB one, since I always use jackstands, if I were to use the floor jack then I couldnt lower the car onto the jackstands resting on the pads.
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Yeah you can make them, and its funny you mention that because I was at home deopt today looking for some parts. I didnt research at all before buying them, so eh. Its Just some threaded rod.
I ended up welding them into position today haha since they weren't all that sturdy with how littlw thread I had attaching the ball joints.
As for the jack issue, yes I have a floor jack, but I like the goofy MB one, since I always use jackstands, if I were to use the floor jack then I couldnt lower the car onto the jackstands resting on the pads.
I ended up welding them into position today haha since they weren't all that sturdy with how littlw thread I had attaching the ball joints.
As for the jack issue, yes I have a floor jack, but I like the goofy MB one, since I always use jackstands, if I were to use the floor jack then I couldnt lower the car onto the jackstands resting on the pads.
