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Old May 1, 2006 | 11:48 AM
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my car is on 17`s right......and with the ice its too low, and is already lowered , i dont know what springs are on there.

so i wanna ask, what springs wouldbe ideal to get a one inch gap after fitting them ??

if i knew what was on there id be able to get the right ones without asking here

thanks in advance....
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Old May 1, 2006 | 12:00 PM
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Either get some made or add caravan spring assisters. Not the clamp thingies though as they are very naff
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Old May 1, 2006 | 04:08 PM
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them rubber things,will they do,or wont they just pop out or squish?
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Old May 1, 2006 | 06:15 PM
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i want to get different springs guys, not add bits .......why get springs made oranoco , when all i need to do is get new ones that are not as low ?

i would like to ask, what springs would lower the car and still leave around 1'' with 17`s ?
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Old May 1, 2006 | 07:24 PM
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20 - 25mm imo.
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