Lowered on Stock Bolts
10-20-2011, 03:49 PM
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Lowered on Stock Bolts
I finally bit the bullet and lowered it on the stockers. Actually, it's not even all the way dropped. I still have 9 threads in the rear bolts and probably the same up front, but I have two things that keep me from dropping it all the way:
1. Steep driveway
2. F45 suspension (I read enough posts about the pros and cons of lowering on the select ride suspension so I'm staying conservative)
The rear needed lowered the most, and it's dropped almost a whole inch from where it was. The front is down about 3/8 of an inch. It's very noticeable, the stance looks so much more balanced now. I especially like the side view.
Best part...it's a FREE MOD! If you've been thinking about it but haven't pulled the trigger, it's easy and worth it!
Before (top) and After (bottom). The "before" shot is deceiving, I took it from a higher vantage point so it actually conceals some of the height. I had some serious 4x4 action going on in the back...
Nice and balanced now.
1. Steep driveway
2. F45 suspension (I read enough posts about the pros and cons of lowering on the select ride suspension so I'm staying conservative)
The rear needed lowered the most, and it's dropped almost a whole inch from where it was. The front is down about 3/8 of an inch. It's very noticeable, the stance looks so much more balanced now. I especially like the side view.
Best part...it's a FREE MOD! If you've been thinking about it but haven't pulled the trigger, it's easy and worth it!
Before (top) and After (bottom). The "before" shot is deceiving, I took it from a higher vantage point so it actually conceals some of the height. I had some serious 4x4 action going on in the back...
Nice and balanced now.
10-20-2011, 03:57 PM
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Looks better now!
10-20-2011, 05:28 PM
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10-20-2011, 05:38 PM
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definitely the best and cheapest mod i've done!! i like that deception shot 
i did the same for my avatar (this was before it was lowered).....when i look back at my older pics, whoa......why did i wait soooo long before i got rid of the 4x4 stance 
looks good
i did the same for my avatar (this was before it was lowered).....when i look back at my older pics, whoa......why did i wait soooo long before i got rid of the 4x4 stance looks good
10-20-2011, 06:39 PM
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How is it on your driveway? That's the only thing stopping me from doing the same, heck, I scrape now (the deflector), and that's when I take it slow, and at an angle, I don't dare take it straight-on....
BTW: Looks nice!
BTW: Looks nice!
10-20-2011, 08:03 PM
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I finally bit the bullet and lowered it on the stockers. Actually, it's not even all the way dropped. I still have 9 threads in the rear bolts and probably the same up front, but I have two things that keep me from dropping it all the way:
1. Steep driveway
2. F45 suspension (I read enough posts about the pros and cons of lowering on the select ride suspension so I'm staying conservative)
The rear needed lowered the most, and it's dropped almost a whole inch from where it was. The front is down about 3/8 of an inch. It's very noticeable, the stance looks so much more balanced now. I especially like the side view.
Best part...it's a FREE MOD! If you've been thinking about it but haven't pulled the trigger, it's easy and worth it!
Before (top) and After (bottom). The "before" shot is deceiving, I took it from a higher vantage point so it actually conceals some of the height. I had some serious 4x4 action going on in the back...
Nice and balanced now.
1. Steep driveway
2. F45 suspension (I read enough posts about the pros and cons of lowering on the select ride suspension so I'm staying conservative)
The rear needed lowered the most, and it's dropped almost a whole inch from where it was. The front is down about 3/8 of an inch. It's very noticeable, the stance looks so much more balanced now. I especially like the side view.
Best part...it's a FREE MOD! If you've been thinking about it but haven't pulled the trigger, it's easy and worth it!
Before (top) and After (bottom). The "before" shot is deceiving, I took it from a higher vantage point so it actually conceals some of the height. I had some serious 4x4 action going on in the back...
Nice and balanced now.
10-20-2011, 08:29 PM
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Thanks all! Here's some answers to some of your comments...
...Still safe on the driveway. I've found the one approach angle that works best, I usually do scrape the deflector no matter what, but not hitting anything else so all is well.
...Absolutely. I'm going to get it aligned in the spring (winter coming soon in Illinois, probably only put another 200 miles on it this year). Spring plans are alignment, belt and fluid check/replace, etc.
...I can tell a difference, the ride is definitely firmer. Softest setting on the switch is now easily firmer than the performance setting was before. Good news is, no codes being thrown and nothing acting up.
How is it on your driveway? That's the only thing stopping me from doing the same, heck, I scrape now (the deflector), and that's when I take it slow, and at an angle, I don't dare take it straight-on....
BTW: Looks nice!
BTW: Looks nice!
Don't forget the alignment...the tires are not free
Are you getting any reaction from the F45 shocks as compared to before it was lowered?
10-20-2011, 08:29 PM
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2. F45 suspension (I read enough posts about the pros and cons of lowering on the select ride suspension so I'm staying conservative)
Whats the deal with the select ride suspension and lowering?
Whats the deal with the select ride suspension and lowering?
10-20-2011, 08:35 PM
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Lowered mine 2 weeks ago on the stock bolts ( thanks to the forum LOL )....wish I would of did it a couple of years ago. Love the new look.
No looking back.
Very nice!!!!
No looking back.
Very nice!!!!
10-20-2011, 08:57 PM
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On the other hand, I couldn't stand how it looked anymore with all that wheel gap and found tons of folks with F45 who have lowered with no issues so I went for it. Gladly!
