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Old Jan 1, 2008 | 09:26 PM
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Default Effects of installing top hats on suspension set up

I have been trying to sort out my suspension setup for a while now and have not been able to get it to where i am like it. I am running GC top hats on the front suspension only and no top hat on the back.

When running top hats, do they have to be on all 4 corners or is front only ok?
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Old Jan 1, 2008 | 10:04 PM
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Default Re: Effects of installing top hats on suspension set up (BRN12345)

if you are referring to the extended versions, fronts only is usually fine and i think most people only run them on the front. the rears dont need extended top hats because they have enough travel/less weight and dont bottom out under severe load like the fronts do. thats how my car is set up and im perfectly happy
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Old Jan 1, 2008 | 11:14 PM
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Default Re: Effects of installing top hats on suspension set up (jeffy)

I am also running GC top hats on the front only and it's been working great. What specifically don't you like about your setup?
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 08:27 AM
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Default Re: Effects of installing top hats on suspension set up (jeffy)

i also run them in the front with no problems, like stated already, my worries is with bottoming out in the front not the rear. also i run my car with a staggared stance and the front is lower.
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