To lower or not to lower

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  1. Todd

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    I was looking at the mav and thinking to myself. should i lower the back end of the car a bit? or should i leave it the same? I have mixed emotions. You tell me?

    -Todd:confused:
     

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    Country Mav Die-Hard Ford Guy!

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    I'd leave it man. But it's your car. I think it looks just right though. Nice stance. Just my opinion. But like I said, it's your car. Preston
     
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    It could be lower in the back but it looks just fine as it is (y) .
     
  4. Dan Starnes

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    Nice car,, like those wheels on it. I guess its up to you, I really do like a good rake like you have goin on. As I get older I am liking cars on da ground, so I guess I would vote to lower it.
    Dan
     
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    I'd say take the front and rear both down a bit. then you'll have a nice low stance and keep the hot rod rake. Car looks great though the way it is Todd and it will no matter what you decide to do with it.
     
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    I think im gonna lower the back end maybe 1 inch. I like the look of it high in back so ill lower the front too. I put in knuckles in the springs from when i put in the 302 so ill just pop those bad boys out and see how i like it. Im still wondering how its gonna look. well see. i can always put it back.
     
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    Looks fine as is.
     
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    Why does it sit so high in the rear to begin with? 4-leaf springs? Shackles? Air shocks? I'm curious to know...
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    YOu could always put bigger tires on the back to fill in the gap:clap:

    Like stated before it sure does look sharp.(y)
     
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    Todd, it looks good, but I would have ask the question of why you ask? Maybe it's too high for your taste???
     
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    I have four leaf springs with a 2 inch lift and I was wondering because I have always aimed at the stance it has now but I thought it might look cool all lowered. Just curious about the possibilities.

    -Todd:)
     
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    Where did you get your springs? I got my 4-leaf springs through JC Whitney (had them shipped directly from the manufacturer) and they sat at the stock height. That's why I lowered the front--because the rear did not raise up much at all. I'm gonna take some pics in a week or two so you guys can see the stance...
     
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    I bought them through springsnthings.com theyre espo brand springs. Hope it helps some.
     
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    Todd, I liked the way your car sits, I plan on going the same route, first I'm going to try to add a leaf or two to my stock springs from my donor car
     
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    todd,
    you might try to put some cement blocks in the trunk to see if you like it lowered. that way if you don't you can remove them with little work...frank...
     

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