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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 02:06 AM
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So I put these on the other day, I bought the car with 22s on it but they were to big for me so I took it down 2". Im thinking Im going to lower the car next using the washer method. But then what? let me know what you think. I will post more pictures later tomarrow and with it lowered.new 20"menzari rims....what should I do next?-imag0384.jpg
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 02:10 AM
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 02:29 AM
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have any pics of the 22s?
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tried posting the picture on here for you but the site wouldnt let me. I did post a picture on here though under swap out my 22s.
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here are pictures after i lowered it today using 4 washers on each side. they lowered it 1" and at 27.5 in from bottom to fender. might need to drop it another Inch in the front im my opinion.
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do the extensive washer method, thanks to fkong for instructions

https://mbworld.org/forums/1851508-post21.html
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another 1/2 to 3/4's of an inch lower would be just right.
It def looks better lowered than the stock ride height....
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