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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 08:43 PM
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One more vote for the cheap lowering bolts. I used them on my 05 and it worked out perfect. Might not be the same as the air kit but it was dirt cheap and the ride isnt that bad at all.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Blk and Chrome
go with airride I did it gives you the look and the ride as well.

what air ride system do you guys suggest?? any feedback on Legend?
 
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 10:18 PM
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Progressives 413's... Slammed on the snubber

 
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 10:24 PM
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go to the pics area in here and look for Ur self....

or maybe do a search and find all U want to see..

read and learn on what happens when U do it... I ve read some who did it lose ride-ability above 60mph,, course it will look cool to ya....
 
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 10:39 PM
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Is this rear low enough for you?

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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 11:09 PM
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2" lowering bolts for now, this winter hope to install an air ride kit. Depends on money, if you have $1200 or so to drop on air ride do it. If not just get some bolts and i good chiropractor to straighten out your back, haha. I love the look, but man it rides rough...
 
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 11:35 PM
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make a solid strut for it, drop it 2 inches from the ground...just watch for potholes
 
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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$20 bolts for me
 
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 04:33 PM
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try my post on how to do it for $20
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...nty-bucks.html
 
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 08:23 PM
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I am going with race tech front springs they give you the option of 1",1.5", or 2". For now just the progressive lowering bolt. Race tech also does the rear shock tailored for the rider at about $700, they were not air rides though.
 
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