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#618998 - 10/24/09 02:03 PM BJ-7- how to improve ground clearance
robert_ellison Jedi Hopeful Registered: 12/24/06 Posts: 182 Loc: Iowa, U.S.	Having just gotten my BJ-7 running I forgot how "ground hugging" it is. The tailpipe hits more often than I would like. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to improve the clearance?
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#619006 - 10/24/09 03:02 PM Re: BJ-7- how to improve ground clearance [Re: robert_ellison]
BabaKahawa Jedi Trainee Registered: 05/15/08 Posts: 351 Loc: New Mexico	During the process of getting your BJ7 going, did you work on.... or install new suspension? Or are you running the existing system? _________________________ Jolly - 1958 BN6 1972 BMW 3.0CS 1947 Willy's CJ2A - sleeping 1967 Mustang Coupe - under construction
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#619036 - 10/24/09 05:54 PM Re: BJ-7- how to improve ground clearance [Re: BabaKahawa]
HealeyRick Senior Member Registered: 04/03/04 Posts: 67 Loc: Massachusetts	New rear springs is about it. Don't know of anyone using airbags!
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#619043 - 10/24/09 06:25 PM Re: BJ-7- how to improve ground clearance [Re: robert_ellison]
hama61 Senior Member Registered: 08/04/04 Posts: 78 Loc: The Netherlands	Hello, You could think about installing sidepipes as it will solve the problems with the tailpipes Harry
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#619068 - 10/24/09 09:27 PM Re: BJ-7- how to improve ground clearance [Re: hama61]
Patrick67BJ8 Silver Member Jedi Trainee Registered: 05/22/07 Posts: 316 Loc: Dallas, Texas	Originally Posted By: hama61 Hello, You could think about installing sidepipes as it will solve the problems with the tailpipes Harry A good idea Harry. However, have you priced out Hearing Aids or even more costly...Cochlear Implants? Side pipes are not worth hearing loss....been there, done that (I wear an Implant(left ear) and a Hearing Aid (right ear). Protect your hearing at all cost or you can be cut off from the world. Put the sound out the back where it belongs. Patrick
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#619084 - 10/25/09 01:23 AM Re: BJ-7- how to improve ground clearance [Re: Patrick67BJ8]
Randy Forbes Jedi Knight Registered: 02/16/03 Posts: 1424 Loc: Ohio	Originally Posted By: Patrick67BJ8 Originally Posted By: hama61 Hello, You could think about installing sidepipes as it will solve the problems with the tailpipes Harry A good idea Harry. However, have you priced out Hearing Aids or even more costly...Cochlear Implants? Side pipes are not worth hearing loss....been there, done that (I wear an Implant(left ear) and a Hearing Aid (right ear). Protect your hearing at all cost or you can be cut off from the world. Put the sound out the back where it belongs. Patrick My wife sees a lot of that, having an AUD. _________________________ 57 Healey BN6L-942 Wine Red 61 McCulloch R1 Yellow 99 BMW M Rdstr Cosmos Black (formerly supercharged) 01 BMW M Rdstr Steel Gray 08 BMW 535xi Monaco Blue Metalic
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#619139 - 10/25/09 11:21 AM Re: BJ-7- how to improve ground clearance [Re: Randy Forbes]
robert_ellison Jedi Hopeful Registered: 12/24/06 Posts: 182 Loc: Iowa, U.S.	Would adding an additional spring adversely affect drivability? Also, consider ride height in front. If the back end goes up the front might need to, in order to match it. Suggestions/ input appreciated.
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