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Beavers: I gotta give you kudos for making a magical transformation with mostly just PAINT! I know the wheels set you back, but that's an economical job for the most part. I can't tell it's lowered, and can't imagine doing that; we like the twisties here in Ga. and I tried to RAISE mine - STILL scrape the highway bars!
[quote=Quadancer;7379810]Beavers: I gotta give you kudos for making a magical transformation with mostly just PAINT! I know the wheels set you back, but that's an economical job for the most part. I can't tell it's lowered, and can't imagine doing that; we like the twisties here in Ga. and I tried to RAISE mine - STILL scrape the highway bars!
Quadancer, thanks for the props brother. The use of paint and powder coat can go a long way. I lowered the rear with lower bolts (cheap way). If you back them all the way out it drops the rear just over 2"s. I usually run around bumby *** Dallas at about 1/2.
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