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Old 05-09-09, 07:34 PM
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Old 05-09-09, 08:46 PM
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u can put a strut and spring if u really wanted to. but that looks real nice how its sitting currently. u can probably get some new airbags but im not sure where u could.
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arnott has airbags MUCH cheaper than the dealership. or if you want you can go aftermarket for coilovers.
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Check out the Bilstein air sus for the front 749.00 for 2 from arnott.You already saved a bunch on your purchase.
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Originally Posted by LiCelsior
u can put a strut and spring if u really wanted to. but that looks real nice how its sitting currently. u can probably get some new airbags but im not sure where u could.
thanks>>i just wanted to make sure i could do that>>i like it too>but it sucks on the small bumps>>i get my *** handed to on the road>>

and yeah>>ill check out arnotts and see what i can do>>thanks guys
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wow...what a deal and the car looks clean
Old 05-11-09, 11:36 AM
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Awesome when you buy shocks that costs more than the car Nice ride for the money. Welcome
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Find out where the leaks are and see if it can be fixed.
Fuuny your dead shock height is my ride height.
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i think i'm a bit lower in the front
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Not anymore. I beat everyone for drop.
I am laying frame front and rear now.
Sig is not updated yet.
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Not anymore. I beat everyone for drop.
I am laying frame front and rear now.
Sig is not updated yet.
you figured out your clearance issues!?! damn you SKP!
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does lexus have there own air box>location?
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