Lowering Ex
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Lowering Ex
Well after months of looking we finally purchased a Ex it's a 02 7.3 and we are very happy so far, how ever it has a 6inch lift and it's a bit tall for us. So we are thinking of dropping it to a 4inch lift and smaller tires (37- to a 33 or 35's) my question is do I just purchase a 4 inch lift and swap it out, I know I will receive new from springs, shorter blocks for the rear along with new Ubolts and shocks and track bar.. I belive it's that simple or am I wrong. Thanks guys. We would also like to thank the members that look at Ex's for us and that gave any advice..
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When I got my Ex it had an 8 in lift. Do a search for V/B mod on the forums. When I lowered mine I went to that setup. It give almost a 2in lift over a stock setup. Lots of EX owners upgrade their suspension to this configuration.
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Here is an old thread I was part of when I removed my lift.
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Here is an old thread I was part of when I removed my lift.
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Here is an old thread I was part of when I removed my lift.
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Here is an old thread I was part of when I removed my lift.
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Check to see if the rear driveline was lengthened and it may have a dropped pitman arm.
Verify the gear ratio. Many people regear when the jump to 37's
Verify the gear ratio. Many people regear when the jump to 37's
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Well after months of looking we finally purchased a Ex it's a 02 7.3 and we are very happy so far, how ever it has a 6inch lift and it's a bit tall for us. So we are thinking of dropping it to a 4inch lift and smaller tires (37- to a 33 or 35's) my question is do I just purchase a 4 inch lift and swap it out, I know I will receive new from springs, shorter blocks for the rear along with new Ubolts and shocks and track bar.. I belive it's that simple or am I wrong. Thanks guys. We would also like to thank the members that look at Ex's for us and that gave any advice..
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That's kind of where I was going... I have this brand new v/b lift on mine and if he's close...
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well I have another issue now so putting off lift issue for now, we have the dreaded for radio / window no work problem.. Uhhhh we love the Ex to and now this, I have looked into the forum and found the thread about it, taking it to dealer to see what they say, if its in the cluster than I will send it out for repair... My wife and I love the Ex and the only thing we say is wow should have got one sooner..
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