3 inch lowered springs 406 1.8i 1998

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gordonw
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3 inch lowered springs 406 1.8i 1998

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Is it possible to fit 3 inch lowered springs with the standard shockers,got a broken spring a been offered the springs as a freebie and will need to strip the suspension down to replace some worn links etc so if these would fit i would stick them on. :cheesy:
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Re: 3 inch lowered springs 406 1.8i 1998

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I believe 40mm is the lowest drop you can do with the standard shockers so 3" (75mm) is too much i'm afraid
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Re: 3 inch lowered springs 406 1.8i 1998

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Thanks Plod,didnt think i had enough travel on the standard shockers just checking.
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Re: 3 inch lowered springs 406 1.8i 1998

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75mm lower ? really ?

you must have a lot of money to keep replacing exhaust when it keeps getting ripped off :cheesy:
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Re: 3 inch lowered springs 406 1.8i 1998

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if you live in area with no speed humps bad holes in road etc, you can get away with having them low,
ihad a fiat that ilowerd and ended up driving over speed humps at an angle or it wouid get caught up on the undertray :lol:

it was fun while it lasted,
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Re: 3 inch lowered springs 406 1.8i 1998

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3 I N C H E S!!??

I rub speed bumps standard!!
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