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Old 10-31-2015 | 10:31 AM
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where to buy front coilovers only

anyone know where to source just the front coil overs only,, did not want to purchase all 4
Old 10-31-2015 | 10:52 AM
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Airmatic system will not work with the front lines disconnected.
Old 10-31-2015 | 11:00 AM
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understood ,,, was thinking of using this for rear and coilovers for front

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/p...FZKLaQod1ckN0Q
Old 10-31-2015 | 07:08 PM
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understood ,,, was thinking of using this for rear and coilovers for front

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/p...FZKLaQod1ckN0Q
Would you be able to stay with factory shocks in the rear?
Old 11-01-2015 | 08:29 AM
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yes you would keep the rear shocks,,,,,the front coilovers would hive you some control adjustments and height but this thing is not a track car,,, this setup would be easy to install because you dont need rear lower control arms and cheaper --- use star to code out the airmatic,,,,, thoughts ?
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Originally Posted by new55
yes you would keep the rear shocks,,,,,the front coilovers would hive you some control adjustments and height but this thing is not a track car,,, this setup would be easy to install because you dont need rear lower control arms and cheaper --- use star to code out the airmatic,,,,, thoughts ?
That's what I'll be doing on mine;
I just ordered the BC's which should be here next week.
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I see two potential problems. First, there are wires going into the rear shocks. Don't know if that matters. Second, the arnott springs have no height adjustment. Not really a problem I guess, but I like to ride a little below stock height.
Let us know how it works out, as I would like to keep my factory A-arms with K-mack
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take 1/2 to 3/4 inch of meat off with a lathe off the lower aluminum base and you should be fine -- I guess you could use the same shocks that arnott uses for the complete replacement or HD e320/350 shocks
Old 11-02-2015 | 04:52 AM
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I like the lathe idea. Thanks. So I guess the wire does matter. I still have time. Airmatic works and it's about to get parked for the winter.
Old 11-02-2015 | 10:21 PM
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I purchased H&R lowering springs, and NAPA shocks. The front shocks are ride height adjustable and the rear height is adjusted with the pads that sit on top of the springs to get you the exact stance you want with a shock/spring combo. Or get stock springs and set the shocks and pads to the lowest level. You will need the rear control arms, and front shocks mounts. This all cost me under $800 doing the work yourself.
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i would like to hear more on your HR spring setup and shocks please -- part numbers and or pics of how you set it up,,,, i am trying to avoid the control arm replacement --

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