I am also geting KYB's. I talked myself out of the Billys. You'll get them before me, so tell me how they ride! 
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Well, the rest of the parts came in, so I thought I'd post some pics before they go in:
Used (but straight) right lower control arm, $15 on eBay
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Vogtland Springs, $130 through a guy I know with access to wholesale pricing
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KYB dampers, $205 on eBay
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Strut mounts, $38, Ball joints, $24, and control arm bushings, $42 - all from eBay, all German parts
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As soon as I get my hands on the spring compressor, I'll get started!
Used (but straight) right lower control arm, $15 on eBay
Vogtland Springs, $130 through a guy I know with access to wholesale pricing
KYB dampers, $205 on eBay
Strut mounts, $38, Ball joints, $24, and control arm bushings, $42 - all from eBay, all German parts
As soon as I get my hands on the spring compressor, I'll get started!
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Here's some before shots:
Note the 4x4 stance:
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Here's my bent right control arm - see how the wheel sits all the way back in the wheel well? Scary. The previous owner had it aligned that way.
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This shows the 4 finger wheel gap :thumbdown:
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Note the 4x4 stance:
Here's my bent right control arm - see how the wheel sits all the way back in the wheel well? Scary. The previous owner had it aligned that way.
This shows the 4 finger wheel gap :thumbdown:
matt, your car looks black in the pics...when you gonna finish the pinstripe removal?
-OG
**can't wait to see how low you get...opcorn:
-OG
**can't wait to see how low you get...
opcorn:Matt, looks like you need some new tires soon!
I was wondering who would notice that first. With the f-ed up alignment that was done on the car, it eats the front wheels. If you look at the pic in the pinstripe removal thread you can see where the belt is starting to show on the driver's side front tire. I've been putting off replacing them until after I do the suspension so it can finally be aligned properly.chrisdpham said:Matt, looks like you need some new tires soon!
That's what I love about that midnight blue color!OG said:matt, your car looks black in the pics...when you gonna finish the pinstripe removal?
-OG
**can't wait to see how low you get...
I'm going to finish the pin stripe removal ASAP - but my life is pretty fkn hectic with the baby coming.
I'll see if we have any 15" tires in stock and I'll hook you up if we do.mgw_300e said:I was wondering who would notice that first. With the f-ed up alignment that was done on the car, it eats the front wheels. If you look at the pic in the pinstripe removal thread you can see where the belt is starting to show on the driver's side front tire. I've been putting off replacing them until after I do the suspension so it can finally be aligned properly.chrisdpham said:Matt, looks like you need some new tires soon!
Cool. Any idea when the spring compressor is getting here?chrisdpham said:I'll see if we have any 15" tires in stock and I'll hook you up if we do.mgw_300e said:I was wondering who would notice that first. With the f-ed up alignment that was done on the car, it eats the front wheels. If you look at the pic in the pinstripe removal thread you can see where the belt is starting to show on the driver's side front tire. I've been putting off replacing them until after I do the suspension so it can finally be aligned properly.chrisdpham said:Matt, looks like you need some new tires soon!
I guess the shipping guys didn't do UPS 3-Day Ground? :dunno:mgw_300e said:Cool. Any idea when the spring compressor is getting here?chrisdpham said:I'll see if we have any 15" tires in stock and I'll hook you up if we do.mgw_300e said:I was wondering who would notice that first. With the f-ed up alignment that was done on the car, it eats the front wheels. If you look at the pic in the pinstripe removal thread you can see where the belt is starting to show on the driver's side front tire. I've been putting off replacing them until after I do the suspension so it can finally be aligned properly.chrisdpham said:Matt, looks like you need some new tires soon!
lol in that case early next week.
do you have a tracking number?chrisdpham said:I guess the shipping guys didn't do UPS 3-Day Ground? :dunno:mgw_300e said:Cool. Any idea when the spring compressor is getting here?chrisdpham said:I'll see if we have any 15" tires in stock and I'll hook you up if we do.mgw_300e said:I was wondering who would notice that first. With the f-ed up alignment that was done on the car, it eats the front wheels. If you look at the pic in the pinstripe removal thread you can see where the belt is starting to show on the driver's side front tire. I've been putting off replacing them until after I do the suspension so it can finally be aligned properly.chrisdpham said:Matt, looks like you need some new tires soon!
lol in that case early next week.
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