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      03-18-2012, 07:20 AM   #1
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Lowering and spaceing the X6, help!

Which set of springs for a 08 X6 will lower the car the most?

Which brand and spec, will do best job to space out the OEM 20" wheels?

Where do I find them?

Thanx in advance,
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      03-19-2012, 06:52 AM   #2
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Somebody? I know some of you have done this.. I thought it was easier to point it out here, instead of PM every one??

Please..
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      03-19-2012, 08:53 AM   #3
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H&R 2" drop will offer you the most drop
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      03-19-2012, 10:50 AM   #4
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I have the 2" H&R drop on my car. Make sure you find out whether or not you have self-leveling suspension the the rear. If you do, you need to order the set with only 2 front springs and 2 rear linkages. KW makes a set of coilovers as well but I'm not sure about the lowering height.
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      03-19-2012, 02:38 PM   #5
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OK thanx,, Searcing for H/R 2 only gives me H/R Sport.. Same ones?
What about the spacering? Recomendations?
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      03-19-2012, 05:49 PM   #6
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Yes, its the H&R Sport. I don't have spacers so sorry I can't help there.
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I would like to append a question that the OP may also be interested in:

Is wheel alignment required after lowering?
After putting on spacer?
Or both?
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      03-21-2012, 11:02 AM   #8
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I would like to append a question that the OP may also be interested in:

Is wheel alignment required after lowering?
After putting on spacer?
Or both?
Wheel alignment required after lowering = Yes
Wheel alignment required after spacer = Not Necessary
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      03-22-2012, 09:55 PM   #9
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OK thanx,, Searcing for H/R 2 only gives me H/R Sport.. Same ones?
What about the spacering? Recomendations?
h&r spacers with 20mm front and 25mm rear will looks good with stock 20" 275/315 wheels. but you need to purchase extend bolts from dealer for front spacers only, not the rear ones tho.

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      04-04-2012, 04:44 PM   #10
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h&r spacers with 20mm front and 25mm rear will looks good with stock 20" 275/315 wheels. but you need to purchase extend bolts from dealer for front spacers only, not the rear ones tho.

good luck
Thanx this helps!
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bring up this old thread. i plan to fit 10inch fronts and 11inch rears (wheel width) 20 inch diameter. did you do the lowering and spacing? if so do you have any pictures.
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