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mexi
02-06-2006, 02:50 AM
which kit should i go with the sportline ??? i have 22's and i dont want to rub.
i was wondering if anyone had a v6 300 lowerd on 22's that can share pics...
i really would like to know how much ride i will scarifice..any advice will be greatly appreciated

thanks
Robert

edit: how much of a drop also..
mexi
02-08-2006, 01:04 AM
no one at all with any advice?????
2003z
02-08-2006, 01:18 AM
no one at all with any advice?????
I'm running 245.40-20 and wrote the KB article on lowering. Use a tire size caclulator to see if your tires are much bigger and that will help a little.
boggart
02-08-2006, 10:51 AM
Why does it matter if the car is a V6 or not? you'd likely get more input if you opened it to all 300's that have 22's and have been lowered.
mexi
02-08-2006, 01:00 PM
because the springs are different due to the lighter engine ....
boggart
02-08-2006, 01:28 PM
Interesting. On the Magnum, the same spring kit is used for all.
mexi
02-08-2006, 02:27 PM
really....i could be wrong but i see kits for the 300c and the 300....i dont know i just know i want to go down and not have any issues...
factorydusa
02-10-2006, 03:56 AM
I have the 2.7 (which total weight difference is less than 100lbs ) with 22's on Eibach PRO's I can almost get 2 fingers between the tire and fender..NEVER rubs and rides great!
mexi
02-10-2006, 10:22 AM
I have the 2.7 (which total weight difference is less than 100lbs ) with 22's on Eibach PRO's I can almost get 2 fingers between the tire and fender..NEVER rubs and rides great!can you post some pic for me
Icewood_Jr
02-10-2006, 10:40 AM
as soon as I see the results, then I'll get mines done! but I think u shouldnt go no more than 1 1/2''
Icewood_Jr
02-10-2006, 10:44 AM
here is also a pic of a 3.5 Magnum dropped...

http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=24465
boggart
02-10-2006, 10:51 AM
Ok, that was a photochop. Here are real pics of a lowered 3.5 Magnum.

Before:
http://www.lxforums.com/gallery/files/4643-side1.jpg

and after:
http://www.lxforums.com/gallery/files/4643-Lowered2.jpg

I used Goldlines though, but the drop should be very similar to the ProKit.
mexi
02-11-2006, 10:02 PM
thanks what did the goldlines cost...?
boggart
02-12-2006, 12:58 PM
$189 at autotrucktoys.com
mexi
02-12-2006, 01:59 PM
how is the ride with those...??
Icewood_Jr
02-12-2006, 02:48 PM
but that Mag is on factories, its a whole different ride... when u got a biger tire/rim under it, I think its gon rub even more
mexi
02-12-2006, 04:30 PM
well i want to try it im sick of looking at that fender gap...
boggart
02-12-2006, 05:12 PM
The ride is great. Just a tiny bit more firm than stock, still rides nice. Less body roll through corners.

Detroits, yes, they are stockers, but if you get the appropriate sized wheel/tire combo in your aftermarket rims to keep the speedo right, they are the same height. So, the rubbing should still not happen. Unless you go with 275's or some such nonsense like that.
DUBSTER
02-18-2006, 05:40 PM
I Heard They Don't Make The Proline Kit For The 300, Only The 300c.
DUBSTER
02-18-2006, 05:45 PM
What's Up Bro!!!! They Don't Make The Sportline Kit For The 300 Only Yhe 300c. They Only Make The Pro Kit 1.6" For The 300. I P.m. Some Guys When I Was Interested In The Eibachs And They Told Me. They Also Told Me That It Does Rub In The Front Sometimes.