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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 06:06 PM
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Has anyone lowered just the Front?

I have a 2k, but have never liked how the front seems to look just a tad higher than the rear. I started looking at other 2k and 2k1 Max and saw much the same. I think it's because the front wheel well is bigger and it's an illusion, but I'm not really sure.

Anyway, I thought about having the front lowered slightly and leaving the rear the same. I want it to continue to have a stock feel about it, but just want something slight to give it a better look, very subtle.

Anyone had success with this? About how much would I look at spending? How much will the ride be effected, if at all? And, has anyone else noticed this about a 2k max or am I just crazy?

Any help is appreciated,

-Mike
Old Apr 7, 2005 | 06:22 PM
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I believe houscour did this on his max, do some searching and you will find his post its only a couple of weeks old.
Old Apr 7, 2005 | 07:03 PM
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Dang, I tried to search it, but I'm getting everything but that thread...anyone have a link?
Old Apr 7, 2005 | 07:12 PM
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I think its www.housecor.com and it is for handling purposes because we have a solid rear axle!
Old Apr 7, 2005 | 07:13 PM
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So its not an illusion it is higher!
Old Apr 7, 2005 | 07:37 PM
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lol...it's not housecor.com

It's http://innerbean.com/housecor/how_to.html

If you looked back just a few pages you'd see the subject "The H&R front only drop - *NEW PICS* "
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=390165
Old Apr 7, 2005 | 07:39 PM
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Thanks Max, I'm glad I'm not crazy. I finally found the thread and the the link to his site. http://www.innerbean.com/housecor/
Old Apr 7, 2005 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Kruppa
lol...it's not housecor.com

It's http://innerbean.com/housecor/how_to.html

If you looked back just a few pages you'd see the subject "The H&R front only drop - *NEW PICS* "
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=390165
Sorry Kruppa, your post wasn't there when I hit mine. So I didn't mean to be redundant.
Old Apr 7, 2005 | 07:40 PM
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oh sure dont thank kruppa or anything....
Old Apr 7, 2005 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by lex3015
oh sure dont thank kruppa or anything....
Thank you Kruppa, and you too lex
Old Apr 17, 2005 | 01:07 PM
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i would leave it stock
Old Apr 17, 2005 | 01:11 PM
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dond do it
Old Apr 17, 2005 | 01:13 PM
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^^is anybody else seeing what im seein?
Old Apr 17, 2005 | 02:41 PM
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I love the post ****** who come in here and just say "don't do it." Give us some explanation why you like the idea or don't like the idea, not just some 10 character mumbling that doesn't make you sound too educated.

Personally, I was thinking of doing the same thing (front only) on my AE and have had the H&Rs sitting in my living room for about two weeks now....just haven't had the chance to purchase struts yet.

I know Housecor has had some success with it, but I imagine a lot about the front only drop has to do with the type of springs being put on. I would assume that if you were to do a front only drop, you would want to use a modest lowering spring, like a Maxspeed or H&R.
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