Different ride height same springs and wheel size

you sir know your stuff, thanks, i think the dealer was trying to say this but didn't know how. rep point for you Originally Posted by POS VETT The differences

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you sir know your stuff, thanks, i think the dealer was trying to say this but didn't know how. rep point for you

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Originally Posted by POS VETT

The differences in offsets (the Forgestar set has lower numbers) create a longer leverage arm on the springs. The result is like loading the springs with more weight, thus compressing them further. In order to drop the ride height by 5/8", the springs only need to compress a fraction of that due to the suspension design.

I say it's to be expected.

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