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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 12:50 PM
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Thats pretty expensive for springs and links. My warranty is already up. I only have the powertrain warranty left
 
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 09:06 PM
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spring rates and drop height are not the samething if thats what your thinking, the spring rate my be higher in the front since there is more weight so it will even out the drop, but the spring manufacturer should tell you the drop height for front and back anyway. Yes the mazdaspeed kit is pretty fkin expensive but it comes with a warranty, thats why im putting together my own setup.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 10:59 AM
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I know but most springs tell you that they'll drop your front by 1.4" and rear by 1.2". and stuff like that. That is an uneven drop isn't it?

If I bought the Mazda Spring Kit, would I get a warranty on my suspension for it then?
 
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 06:08 PM
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No. Only for the parts themselves and if memory serves, its a 12 month warranty (Mazda "green"?) on "defective manufactured parts" only.
None the less, they are a good choice.
A Prokit can cost $200 (-1.2"/-1.2".) A set of SBC adjustable upper camber links (what I'm running) are +/-$200. I got mine cheaper but am a patient buyer and found a really good deal... several years ago.
I agree that the 3 is pretty low as it is. Going lower you have to make some serious concessions just to jack it up to do basic maintenance!! 'Sure you are ready for a 2-3 stage jack up just to change oil and filter?

 
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 07:08 PM
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heh yea i have to either lift up on the wheel wells or ride up on some wood so i can get the arms under my car, such a pain, but i got other things i need to address.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 09:09 PM
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I used a low profile jack and drove up on a 1 foot piece of a 2X12, but I do that with the Mustang also and I always do it when washing to get all the tires clean and to get the Armor All on that little piece of tire you can't get when it is on the ground.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 05:52 PM
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yea but do it cause i have to or i cant get up on a lift, hehe
 
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