lowering the XF
 

besides the new springs, and the spacers to make it look meaner, what should i buy? i've read about some "pads" but what size, and from where is the best place to get them at?

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you might want to do a little more research first. the lower you go the more you are going to need. spacers are going to put you close to the fender edge do you plan on rolling the fenders? how low are the springs going to be?

most members run # 5 pads in front and #1 in the rear but this will depend on spring height and how aggressive you want the look. adj. camber bars for the rear and eccent bolts for the front will be needed to assure proper alignment.
theres a load of info available on here for just this subject. good luck!

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H&R Sport Spring Set

these are the springs i want to put on it, 1.2" in the front and 1.0" in the back, because i have 19's in the back and 18's in the front so i want it to look sort of level. i have a pretty big gap in the front wheel well now.

i dont plan on putting spacers on it, but it does look pretty sick. i just wanna know what pads should be put on it

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start with the 5 in the front and 1 in the rear. each pad raises the suspension 4 mm. you lower the front and raise the rear as needed. the front starts as high as you can go due to the 1.2" drop. measure your car in front and subtract the 1.2 " thats a significant drop

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where is a good place to get the pads

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MB or Chrysler Dealership

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i have a set of #5 fronts AND #3 rears for 30$ shipped. or try parts.com

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thanks for the pads, i got them today. you know of anyone selling some lowering springs?

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i had some b&g springs but put them on my car!:cool:

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are those the ones i saw you posting about that were too low?

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at the time i thought they were but after playing with the pads and taking some measurements i had 7mm o clearance for the suspension bolt and the stance was were i wanted it.

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nice, you gonna post some new pics?

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nicely done, looks super clean... did you end up putting #5 pads in the front?

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#4 up front #2 in the rear. if i feel froggy i may go 3 in the front and 1 in the rear. the upper control arm suspension bolt dictates how low you go. i wont use spacers so closer than 5mm to the tire is a no go. you have to consider sidewall expansion at high speeds. i run in excess of 150 mph and a blowout due to rubbing just wont do!
each car is different due to wheel offsets. jhm2k has cut springs and #3 pads up front with tons of room.