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LOWERING SPRINGS

We’ve said it time and time again, but we’ll say it once more: a car just isn’t modified until it’s lowered. Now, whether that’s for looks or handling performance, the point is that fitting a simple set of lowering springs is not only one of the oldest mods out there, it’s also one of the most wallet friendly. And that is doubly true if you do the installation bit yourself…

DO IT!

1 JACK IT UP

You know this bit by now, right? Yep, it’s the classic ‘don’t drop a car on your nut and blame me’ bit, interjected with a spot of ‘always wear gloves and goggles, and follow the correct safety procedures’. In other words, you’re working on a big, heavy motor so be sensible.

Once you’ve got your head around that little lot, you can decide

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