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Finally got the car lowered today. Went all Tokico. Install by my regular mechanic--$120. I'm really happy with it, what do you think?? Thanks
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It's nice. A little high for me though.
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 yeah it still looks a little high but looks good
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one more, thats it. Thanks
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Yah, a little bit high, but I think it suits you because you are driving on dirt, rocks, hills, bumps, and you dont want to mess up your bumper to much 
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Damnit greg...I accidentally clicked on this link..i wanted to see it in person first.  It looks very sweet, and I think it's low enough for PA's roads. We have some of the worst roads...and I think they are very bad in and around meadville. Nice change! PS: You guys also must remember, greg has no body kit. He is wanting to get one though. A lot of kits sit lower to the ground, so it may very well make it around 1/2" - 3/4" lower.
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drop is supposed to be 1.5 I believe thats accurate. Tires are 40's, rims 17 so that still leaves a little wheelwell room.
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Nice job!
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i think i only want a 1.5 inch drop as well, im sure in person you can really notice the diff
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how the ride? handling?
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The handling is really a big difference, and believe it or not the ride is smoother, not harsh at all. My stock struts must have been pretty worn (70,000 miles) but it rides really nice. best of both worlds.
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if you dont mind me asking, what did you pay for springs and struts?
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If I got ripped off---DON"T TELL ME!! But I got them at www.titanmotorsports.com [ titanmotorsports.com] for $435 plus $35 shipping. Paid $120 for install, and wife wants to kick my butt!! (j/k) p.s.,recieved them in 48 hours from Fla. to Pa. Prety impressive
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looks great!! ( out of topic: dont like those vynil stickers at all  )
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looks great!! ( out of topic: dont like those vynil stickers at all ) It looks much better in person.
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salina loves truman. *muah* baby
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i dont think thats to bad, i just wanted to know for myself because i want a 1.5 drop 
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I like the even drop very nice but i prefer even lower
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looks great!! ( out of topic: dont like those vynil stickers at all ) I still like the tribal slashes, after over a year, but I removed the other stuff, it became to Busy for me and I wanted to clean up the look, but I do still like the slashes, seems to me to go with the body lines, but..to each their own!!
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went from a 4x4 with a lift kit to just a plain old 4x4.thought you were gonna get it lowered?
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went from a 4x4 with a lift kit to just a plain old 4x4.thought you were gonna get it lowered? you may have your wife convinced that 1.5 inches is really six inches, but that don't make it true Tom!! hahah 
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looks nice, good job
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you may have your wife convinced that 1.5 inches is really six inches, but that don't make it true Tom!! hahah **Takes note to start calling Tom "Penis-Be-Gone".** 
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you have that backwards,I have her convinced that six inches is real 1.5 inches so shes not overwhelmed everytime.  but car looks good you would have been happier with a 2inch just like you would have been happier with 18's but i know you have the HAG so i understand
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no actually I think 2inch would've been too much for me and where I live and my gravel driveway. I didn't want to be slammed, just tasteful and mostly the handling. 18's though I see on the horizon...
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i bought some Progress Technology springs from this guy on this site, i havent installed them yet but front drop is 1.6 and back is 1.8. gonna look sooo good i hope
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level drop will be nice. post pics when done
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nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo he should not drop it if he is gettin a kit, if he does the kit mite hit the ground. i like it that way
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1-1.5 inch drop is perfect for Pa roads... I got TRD springs and they're perfect for me. Good job -
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tokico drop is 1.25 not 1.5 , i just want to clarify same , it is almost similar like trd but a little bit low
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with that kind of drop do you ever have trouble scraping on extra angled drive ways and speed bumps?
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It looks good. You should start thinking about a body kit soon... maybe WingsWest if you need something high for PA roads.
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It looks good. You should start thinking about a body kit soon... maybe WingsWest if you need something high for PA roads. He is wanting the bomex kit.
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120$ for a drop. is that about the average price for labor on that?
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Yah, a little bit high, but I think it suits you because you are driving on dirt, rocks, hills, bumps, and you dont want to mess up your bumper to much
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120$ for a drop. is that about the average price for labor on that? Im not totally sure, but I think he said that his mechanic hooked him up...but I could be mistaking.
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Looks pretty good
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Hum I looks nice.. I want to drop mine too, but I lieve in MN, and when winter comes, my car wont be able to move out of the drive way.. ! 
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Don't think your drop is 1.5, my Tanabe springs are 1.5 and my rear wheels alomost tuck. If you got the Tokico HP kit then its a 1.25 drop.
BTW you said you did not want to know if you got ripped on the price? The install price is right on the money, the parts however...
...lets just say you could have saved a few dollars.
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shoot. anything other than stock height is good. stock height is TOOO HIGH!
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That is just the drop Im looking for. Very nice balance.
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Thanks guys. I am getting it aligned tomorrow that should make even more difference with the handling. I thought the drop was 1.5, but 1.25 is ok too, I'm happy with the stance, and even though the wheels don't tuck, its WAAAAYY better than the SUV look I was sportin before!!
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ok, humour me, one more pic since I buffed it out tonight.
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ok, humour me, one more pic since I buffed it out tonight. mmm..I dont know what it is about those tails...but they gimme a woody whenever I see them...
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looks good man
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It doesnt look bad, coulda been lower but i use to live in PA and it is rough ridin low
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