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Old 10-08-2007, 09:18 AM   #1
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Default lowering an rs2000 escort

can anyone tell me to lower the front of an escort, can you cut a bit out of the front spring or do you have to buy special springs??????
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Old 10-08-2007, 07:51 PM   #2
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Buy a set of lowered springs. How low do you want to go??
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Old 10-08-2007, 08:31 PM   #3
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The other way to go is coil overs, then you have full control over the ride height.
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Old 11-08-2007, 08:09 PM   #4
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ive got 15" rims,so i cant got any lower than about 2".
how do coil overs work?
i just do know best way to go??
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King Springs KFFL-13 i think, should lower the front about 1.5inchs.
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