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KrayzieFox

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Who all has these installed? I just got mine put on last night and I love the drop but there's a lot of rubbing when going around corners. It seems to be a little more than 1.5" but the ride is still comfy so I'm happy with them. I guess I simply wanna know if anyone else besides me has issues with rubbing, because I didn't think that should be an issue. Also, I have Illuminas on the front, stock on back, and AWR endlinks all around. Tires are 205/45/17 on 17x7 American Eagle MSR rims (+40 mm offset).

Input would be appreciated.
 
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I've got 'em, but haven't installed 'em yet. I'm running 205/40/17's on 48mm offset 17x7 wheels. I hope to get them installed soon, and will reply again then.
 
I also have these springs but haven't got to install them yet, mainly because of this rubbing issue I've read about. Do you think new struts would help, or is it just a case of you get what you pay for? This really sux cause I don't want to put them on, then they rub and I take them off. I have 205/45/16 on aftermarket 16in rims with a 42mm offset. I need to get motivated and just put them on. Good luck, I hope they work out for you cause they were a great deal and the drop looks great.
 
i have had them for about a month or so. i have 205/40/17's 42 mm offset with stock struts.

they definately dropped my rear more than 1.5" it was actually closer to 2". the front dropped about 1.5" though.

i rubbed in the rear like no other, especially on the passenger side, mostly b/c of my offset i'm pretty sure. i dont have the $$ for new wheels w/ the right specs, so a quick rolling of the fenders took care of my problem, no rubbing at all now, even w/ a couple passengers and my sub box.
 
its your offset dude, if ur fronts dont rub with the drop, than just try camber on the back, im running 18" with +40mm and some camber bolts should do the trick :)
 
gregrego said:
its your offset dude, if ur fronts dont rub with the drop, than just try camber on the back, im running 18" with +40mm and some camber bolts should do the trick :)
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Isn't that gonna kill my tires really fast? I'd rather spend a little extra now than have to spend $400 every year for new tires. But if it doesn't affect it then I'll consider it.
 
shoot, i dont have any of my pics hosted online, recommendations for good sites?
i know of photobucket-thats about as far as my knowlegde goes(RTM)

checked my pictures, and i do have some decent b4 and after pics
 
danielschweer said:
shoot, i dont have any of my pics hosted online, recommendations for good sites?
i know of photobucket-thats about as far as my knowlegde goes(RTM)

checked my pictures, and i do have some decent b4 and after pics
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cardomain.com
tinypic.com
 
hope this works
this is the rear wheel gap b4 the springs
x26kok.jpg

this is the front b4
x26nvo.jpg

rear-after
x26q78.jpg

and here is the front after--sorry about the rotation, just tilt your head, it'll work out
x26reg.jpg

i'll check if i have full side view b4 and after pics
 
ya, they lowered the rear more than the front, which evens it out very well since the back sat up a little higher originally
 
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