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Old 02-26-2015, 12:31 PM   #3
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Re: Ridetech RQ HQ shocks or ??

One thing that is overlooked is, if the stock coil spring is cut, not only does it lower the height, it also increase the spring rate, which basically makes it stiffer. This is why for me personally, if I am only looking to drop the front 2", I always use drop spindles. This way the spring rate is not changed and it will ride just like stock, only 2" lower from the spindle drop.

Without knowing what the previous owner did, you really don't know where to start unless you do a complete replacement of parts. As Dan said above, getting matching parts designed to work together is the best place to start.
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