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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 10:19 PM
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Leveling kit going on tomorrow

the bilsteins are getting installed tomorrow, new tires on monday can't wait. Will post pics when I get it back.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 11:49 PM
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Got them on. Only took 1 hour per side. i will post pics tomorrow
 
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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 11:58 PM
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you better
 
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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 08:13 AM
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Pics or it didn't happen. lol
 
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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 08:44 AM
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Pics or it didn't happen. lol
i was just gonna say that where are they
 
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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 09:40 AM
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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 12:00 PM
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before

after

spring compressor didn't like the coils to much. the rods stated to bend, oh well

all back together ready to bolt in

the tires next to my 33x12.5 maxxis bighorns on my wrangler. The are cooper zeon ltz 276/60/20
 
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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 12:36 PM
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Looks good. That's a crazy pic of the spring compressor.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 01:54 PM
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Looks good man
 
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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 02:09 PM
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Looks good. That's a crazy pic of the spring compressor.
is it supposed to bow like that?
 
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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 02:34 PM
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How is the ride compared to stock?
 
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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 06bluemeaniexl
is it supposed to bow like that?
don't think so. I was originally going to have a shop do it for me but they said there spring compressor wouldn't compress the springs.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 03:20 PM
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How is the ride compared to stock?
haven't really drove it to far. I need to get an alignment first. It goes for an alignment monday. I will get back to you after that. The little driving I have done, I can't tell a difference in the ride quality, but can tell it is higher.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 04:34 PM
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Looks a lot better leveled. Will look even better with some bigger sneakers.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 07:30 PM
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Looks good! What setting did you put the ring at on the shocks?
 
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