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Old Jul 15, 2012 | 07:21 PM
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Question Advance Performance Adjustable Lowering Links....Anyone Used these?

Has anyone used these links or can recommend them? I noticed they are about half the cost of the other links that everyone else has used. Has anyone had any experience with these? I'm looking to buy some before my 22's come in next week.

Also, does anyone have before and after pictures of their S550 with 22's with the lowering links installed? Wondering if I should even bother getting the links if its not that big of a difference in looks.
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Old Jul 15, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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Adjustable Air Ride is the way to go when it comes to lowering!
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Old Jul 15, 2012 | 09:13 PM
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+2 definitely go with Adjustable Air Ride links.
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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 02:32 AM
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www.adjustableairrides.com all the way. Don't mess with the rest, go with the best!

Here's mine dropped on 21" HRE's, using the ww.adjustableairrides.com links.





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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 02:43 AM
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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by The Godfather
www.adjustableairrides.com all the way. Don't mess with the rest, go with the best!

Here's mine dropped on 21" HRE's, using the ww.adjustableairrides.com links.





Placing my order today then guys with AAR. Thanks for the insight.

Godfather, I LOVE your setup. I am going with 22" Mandrus wheels. Can you tell me how much of a drop you have?

Or does anyone have a suggested drop for the 22" wheels? I dont want a harsh ride or a "ricer" low look. I want something in comparison to Godfathers setup.

BTW: Second picture.....MONEY!!!
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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 03:11 PM
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Okay. Links are ordered. 22's on the way. Tires are in.....

Before and after pictures to come!!!
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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 11:34 PM
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No idea how much of a drop I have. I just wanted the top of the fenders to sit right on the tires.
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My vote also goes with adjustableairride



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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 12:40 AM
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have knowledge on coil overs and airbags to lower cars...no experience with lowering links. With lowering links, does one have to adjust the length of the links before installation or the links simply reduce the height by a certain amount?

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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 12:49 AM
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When I did mine, I made the adjustable links the same length of my stock ones, and adjusted them a bit before I put them on the car. Once the adjusted ones were on the car, started it up, drove around the block to let it settle, and voila, lowered car.
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hey

Originally Posted by Super Salami
When I did mine, I made the adjustable links the same length of my stock ones, and adjusted them a bit before I put them on the car. Once the adjusted ones were on the car, started it up, drove around the block to let it settle, and voila, lowered car.
so like coil overs, one has to remove, adjust and re-install until the desired lowered height is achieved?
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 01:05 AM
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I'm not sure what kind of coilovers you have, but the 2 pairs I had on my last 2 cars all I had to do was raise the car, adjust the spindle to the height I wanted and lower the car back down, never had to remove anything... Anyway, with these links, you have to remove ONE end of the link, adjust accordingly, and then re-attach it.
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hey

Originally Posted by Super Salami
I'm not sure what kind of coilovers you have, but the 2 pairs I had on my last 2 cars all I had to do was raise the car, adjust the spindle to the height I wanted and lower the car back down, never had to remove anything... Anyway, with these links, you have to remove ONE end of the link, adjust accordingly, and then re-attach it.
got it...thanks
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