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Feb 11, 2009 | 05:17 PM

Chop05c

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lowering kit

Has anyone used one of these "lowering kits" I see on e-bay? Most importantly, used with a side plate mount, it seems like it moves the plate mount back too far.

Feb 11, 2009 | 08:55 PM

Biptastic

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Do you mean the lowering bracket? If so id def get them. I have an inch lowering bracket on mine looks great(you dont even know there there) an doesnt effect the ride at all!! i think i paid $20 shipped for mine

Feb 12, 2009 | 07:29 AM

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Sure, go for it. If you're mounting your plate to the shock bolt I doubt it matters how far back it is. I run min on the axle (more stable, less vibes) and lowering brackets would definitely interfere with it.

Feb 12, 2009 | 07:33 AM

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Mine is on the axle also. By looking at them mounted I figured it would push the plate back too far.

Feb 12, 2009 | 07:41 AM

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With an axle mount and the lowering bracket I would think that if the plate mount worked at all it would be completely vertical with no lay back at all and look bad in my opinion.

Feb 12, 2009 | 07:50 AM

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I initially mounted it on the shock bolt but it was up just a bit too high, the tailight almost blended with the signal. I suppose I could put it back on there once it's lowered. Have to give it some thought.