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Old 04-22-2013, 09:51 PM
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I started the lowering of the monte, unfortunately half way through I had an emergency at work and did not have time to finish. After looking at her now though, I am not sure if i want to put the springs on the rear, just the struts possibly. Thoughts? The picture is about an hour after finishing the front springs.
 
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Old 04-22-2013, 10:54 PM
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Honestly it's a little difficult to tell in that picture. Maybe some different angles? A profile shot from the side would help a lot.
 
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Old 04-22-2013, 11:02 PM
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I thought the second pic posted. This is a bit better.
 
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I would lower the rear still. More of a sleek aerodynamic appearance. Not trying to be a muscle car jacked up with fat rear tires. Center of gravity is a touch lower to and would make the Monte hug the road even better. Mine is lowered all the way around.

 
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Do you have any added weight in the back like subs? I only lowered the front one mine
 
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Originally Posted by 03JGMonte
Do you have any added weight in the back like subs? I only lowered the front one mine
Ha your good, that is a very valid consideration. What do you plan on doing with your Monte. Subs, rear passengers ever? See it pays to ask the pro's, I won't have either of those issues, so was not thinking along the lines.
 
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Old 04-23-2013, 08:03 AM
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passengers no, I do currently have subs in the trunk. I just dont want the front to end up higher than the rear.
 
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Old 04-23-2013, 08:20 AM
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This is how mine looks all I got is 2 12" subs in the rear with stock springs and lowered 1.7" up front

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This is how mine looks, lowered all around with one 12" sub in the trunk (1.8" drop in front and 1.5" drop in rear). The rear still sits a bit higher with that added weight and overall it sits nicely.

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Here's a more recent picture straight on from the side.

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you guys are making me wish i had the money to lower Lola.
 
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