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Old 07-19-2021, 09:23 AM   #292
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Re: My 56 build

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While I was working on the back I’ve been kicking around the idea for mounting my coil overs vertically instead of on an angle. I believe you lose 30-50% of your spring weight when you mount on a 45. I was able to bottom out the frame with my body weight on the lowest height setting. So I’m going to try this. I haven’t set it on the ground yet, but I left the old shock mounts until I decide The second from last picture is how it was originally set up.
Great work Jason, and I like what you did with the shocks. although I don't have coilovers I did what you did; stand em up. Your detail to the build will never been seen by the masses, but you'll know what it took. Good job Jason.
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