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Old Sep 5, 2004 | 08:46 PM
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Installed Progress/Illuminas

A big THANKS to Mishmosh for helping me install my suspension today.
Took 4.5 hrs, but it was well worth it. I have the Illuminas set at 3 Front and 3 Rear. The ride is excellent. Almost like stock. We only trimmed the front bump stops. Didn't look like we could do the rears because of the way the metal piece fit on the top of the bump stop nice and snug. I highly recommend this setup. Thanks to housecor for the idea and write up.

I'll have pics up soon.

Oh does anyone know if the front springs are supposed to go on a certain way? They looked almost indentical top and bottom. We just put the sticker side down like the rears had to go. It seems fine to me.

Jason
Old Sep 5, 2004 | 10:40 PM
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I am also on Progress springs...they are pretty nice-took some time for them to settle but the drop/handling is great.
Old Sep 6, 2004 | 07:04 AM
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I love my Tokico's and Progress Springs. I have them set pretty firm, but I love the ride.

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Old Sep 6, 2004 | 09:38 AM
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Oh really? How lond did it take to completely settle? I can tell I'm a little higher than I'm supposed to be right now.
Old Sep 7, 2004 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 00MaxSE
A big THANKS to Mishmosh for helping me install my suspension today.
Took 4.5 hrs, but it was well worth it. I have the Illuminas set at 3 Front and 3 Rear. The ride is excellent. Almost like stock. We only trimmed the front bump stops. Didn't look like we could do the rears because of the way the metal piece fit on the top of the bump stop nice and snug. I highly recommend this setup. Thanks to housecor for the idea and write up.

I'll have pics up soon.

Oh does anyone know if the front springs are supposed to go on a certain way? They looked almost indentical top and bottom. We just put the sticker side down like the rears had to go. It seems fine to me.

Jason
Where did you get the write up from????
Old Sep 7, 2004 | 07:09 PM
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Check housecor's homepage.
Old Sep 7, 2004 | 08:32 PM
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My Max has settled 1/2" since this pic. I parked nose to nose with my neighbors '01 to show the difference.

Old Sep 8, 2004 | 07:22 AM
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Wow. a 1/2" is a lot.
Old Sep 27, 2004 | 08:13 PM
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Well I finally got 2 pics up. http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/307070/6

Let me know whatchu think.
Old Sep 27, 2004 | 08:44 PM
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Where did you get the write up from????
If ya don't already have it.... http://www.innerbean.com/housecor/strut_install.html
Old Sep 27, 2004 | 08:53 PM
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i just got my progress springs and rsb from the cattman gd. still savin' up for the illuminas though. can't wait!
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