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Old 06-17-2017, 05:40 PM
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Finally lowered the Terrain

Finally got to installing the lowering kit. The kit included the original lowering springs that were run a few years back, new equinox sport shocks / struts, new bump stops, and adjustable cam nuts for the rear. Kit went on without issue and the adjustable cam nuts were needed for the rear and once those were put on the rear aligned within factory spec. Rides real nice over bumps and isnt too low that driving is an issue that ive found. Overall very pleased. Pictures and measurements were taken right after the vehicle came off the lift, it seems to have settled a little more since then visually. Alignment sheet and measurement sheet ( ground to bottom of fender ) included at the bottom. Plan to take better pictures next weekend in some abandoned industrial locations.

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Old 06-17-2017, 06:00 PM
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Looks nice. I like the mom wagon note
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Old 06-17-2017, 06:07 PM
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i like it
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Old 06-17-2017, 06:20 PM
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Thanks. Yes this is called the "mom wagon" project. Next is going to be source some leather seats and do a power rear gate conversion for under $600
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Nice looks so good with the camaro wheels
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Thanks. It really does. Thats one of my favorite OEM wheels ever. Just looks so good on whatever you put it on. I love it on G8's especially. Such a simple design but man its a good looking wheel
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Yeah they are I need to find some for my wife's camaro lol
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paid $500 for these. Factory take offs with tires. nubbies still down the center of the tire. Were sitting on top of a paint booth covered in dust.
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Wow that's crazy and a good deal for them. Now that it's lowered it has an amazing look
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Thank you. I completely agree. the rear wheel gap on this thing before was ridiculous. it actually handles very well in corners too with the wider camaro wheels. Its not auto x racer by any means just adds a little more fun to being a brick lol
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Is it okay if u can tell me where I can do the same lowering as u? I have a 2016 GMC Terrain on 20s and I like ur look. Is it ok if u give me the info to do the same thing u did? Parts? Etc. thank you if u don’t mind.


QUOTE=07MetallicSC;7652554]Thank you. I completely agree. the rear wheel gap on this thing before was ridiculous. it actually handles very well in corners too with the wider camaro wheels. Its not auto x racer by any means just adds a little more fun to being a brick lol[/QUOTE]
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@DonPachuco maybe his will help some
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Originally Posted by blu3_v1p3r
@DonPachuco maybe his will help some
Thanks, doesn't list the exact parts used though.
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Originally Posted by byz14@hotmail.com
Is it okay if u can tell me where I can do the same lowering as u? I have a 2016 GMC Terrain on 20s and I like ur look. Is it ok if u give me the info to do the same thing u did? Parts? Etc. thank you if u don’t mind.


QUOTE=07MetallicSC;7652554]Thank you. I completely agree. the rear wheel gap on this thing before was ridiculous. it actually handles very well in corners too with the wider camaro wheels. Its not auto x racer by any means just adds a little more fun to being a brick lol
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I've been looking and asking for a while too. Help a guy or two out....
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Was a set of 10 lowering "kits" made. Villas Arbor springs, equinox sport shocks ( OEM shocks front and rear 1" lower from factory, and adjustable cam nuts for alignment. Springs you cannot buy. Best of luck.




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