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Old 01-16-2014, 08:51 PM
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Pulling the trigger on these tonight once I get a PP request for a discounted price I negotiated. I'm mostly concerned w/ how to delete the SLS system completely, then once installed, proper setup...lowering is one thing, but I don't wanna upset the handling of the truck by making it too hard or soft at the same time.
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Pulling the trigger on these tonight once I get a PP request for a discounted price I negotiated. I'm mostly concerned w/ how to delete the SLS system completely, then once installed, proper setup...lowering is one thing, but I don't wanna upset the handling of the truck by making it too hard or soft at the same time.
m5james,

I just pulled the trigger on these also. Did you installed yours? How hard was it if you did, and do you have any tips? I was going to replace my struts with Bilstein HD, but decided to go this route. I hope I made the right decision,
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Pulling the trigger on these tonight once I get a PP request for a discounted price I negotiated. I'm mostly concerned w/ how to delete the SLS system completely, then once installed, proper setup...lowering is one thing, but I don't wanna upset the handling of the truck by making it too hard or soft at the same time.
m5james,

I just pulled the trigger on these also. Did you installed yours? How hard was it if you did, and do you have any tips? I was going to replace my struts with Bilstein HD, but decided to go this route. I hope I made the right decision,
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m5james,

I just pulled the trigger on these also. Did you installed yours? How hard was it if you did, and do you have any tips? I was going to replace my struts with Bilstein HD, but decided to go this route. I hope I made the right decision,
I'm no mechanic. A indy installed mine for 100. Took him an hour, don't forget to deflae the rear bags. What spring rates did you get?
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I'm no mechanic. A indy installed mine for 100. Took him an hour, don't forget to deflae the rear bags. What spring rates did you get?
An hour to install! That is fast. I will be doing it myself, just want to know if I need anything special. I don't have air suspension, so don't have to worry about air bags. I am not sure about the spring rates, but this is what I am getting. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E0PQ1C2/...410_item_image.
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Thanks for posting. I am really interested to hear how they work. My standard 100k mile suspension is no longer compatible with the frost heaved roads around here. The price is attractive compared to lowering springs and sport shocks/struts.

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An hour to install! That is fast. I will be doing it myself, just want to know if I need anything special. I don't have air suspension, so don't have to worry about air bags. I am not sure about the spring rates, but this is what I am getting. Amazon.com: BC Racing BR Series Coilovers 00-06 BMW X5 - E53: Automotive.
I got mine for the same price, just make sure they send you the free adjusters for the rear.
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I'm no mechanic. A indy installed mine for 100. Took him an hour, don't forget to deflae the rear bags. What spring rates did you get?
I buddy installed a set on his 540i and said it took him about 3hrs, but I'm sure a lift would be way faster.

I don't know how to deflate the bags, but the other buddy who installed his on his X5 is sending me some Romanian software to adjust the self-leveling system and then custom made links. I went with whatever they're standard offering was for rates.
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325hp 98 BMW 740iL - ///M5 6spd, www.bavengine.com w/ Performance Option, electric fan, CF intake tube w/ heatshield, Mag 14816 w/ notched bumper, Bilstein/H&R Stage II/Powerflex

600+hp 02 Harley F150 - MHP900 Stage 3 engine, KB2.3, 8# lower, 60# inj, Walbro FP's

135hp 01 TL1000R - M4 full exhaust, K&N, Yosh box, -1/+2 gears, 2CT's
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m5james,

I just pulled the trigger on these also. Did you installed yours? How hard was it if you did, and do you have any tips? I was going to replace my struts with Bilstein HD, but decided to go this route. I hope I made the right decision,
Haven't gotten to it yet :-/
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600+hp 02 Harley F150 - MHP900 Stage 3 engine, KB2.3, 8# lower, 60# inj, Walbro FP's

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I have them. Good coils with a lot of adjustability. Very good ride as well.
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