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Only lower the front?

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ConcepTrs913

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I am thinking about purchasing new rims but theres one problem. I would need to drop my car but right now my rear is extremely low already because of my audio system in my trunk.

Is there anyway I can drop the front only without screwing anything up to make it almost even w/ the rear? Rigth now my rear is about 1.2 inches from my rear tire so I couldn't drop it.

What can I do?
 
You must have a huge audio system to lower the rear that much. You sure the struts aren't bad? :shrug:
 
Heres the best before and after pics... it shows the difference... and youd realize it if you say my audio system...

before
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after
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So could I only lower the front??
 
Jeez, how many pounds of audio equipment do you have in the trunk?! I have two 12" subs, an amp, and some emergency stuff and my rear isn't that low. You should definately check to see if your rear struts are shot or not.
 
I don't know about lowering only the front, but I would also think that if you DID lower both F+R, the stiffer springs/struts would offset the weight of the system a bit more than the stock ones do. Just my .02.
 
It is possible to get only lower the front, just order a set just for the front. CTAmotorsports.com has the Koni front struts for the SVT for sale, but it may be to your advantage to grab a set for the rear too. Hope this helps.
 
What kind of subs do you have in the back??? I dont see how it could possibly weigh it down that much, your struts must be bad.... I had two Power T12s in my trunk with custom MDF box and have b&g springs on it with koni struts and it never got that low...
 
Couldn't the springs be to blame as well? I have quite the load in the rear of my car and when I had my struts done, the rear sat a little down, but not as much as that.
 
lowering just the front looks pretty good because ive heard that if you buy the eibach springs, the rear sags. i looks more like a racer if you have the rear up more
 
Mine does the same thing too. After checking out the suspension...its toasted. I can compress the rear springs by hand. It actually looks like I have a lift kit in the front. I would assume thats the same thing thats going on here.

Mark
 
I run a significantly larger drop in front than the rear... no problems at all. although I dont exactly drive it.

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My front drop now is about 1/2" lower than that cougar and the rear is about the same as his. I like it except its stiff as hell.
 
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