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Old 12-02-2010, 01:28 AM
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I'm thinking of lowering the rear end of my xkr. It sits pretty darned high.

Anyone have any experience doing this or having it done?

Is it complicated? Any idea of how many hours of labor this change would
take a qualified shop to complete?

Thanks, guys.
 
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Old 12-02-2010, 01:57 AM
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About 3 hours, unless you have some pretty strong spring compressors I would not tackle it yourself
 
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It cost me $344 labor and $40 parts, this was for the axle nuts. It's a two piece self locking design. They were destroyed when removed. I suggest odering them and have them in hand before the work is started.
 
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Old 12-05-2010, 06:10 PM
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Thanks for the great pointer on the axle nuts. -Ed.
 
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Thanks for the advice, Racer. Love your car, my friend.
 
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