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  1. #1 Car shakes after lowering 
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    I lowered my car yesterday and now it shakes when I get on the hammer. Can I fix this probelm?
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    You need to restore the factory geometry of your drive axles. Right now they're out of spec and wearing hard when put under stress. Most notably the inner CV joint. You have a few options.

    Shortened dogbones (pull the motor forward bringing the axles back to normal).
    Offset motor mount bushings (same effect as above).
    Lower mount spacers (lifts the tranny and engine in the engine bay closer to their original relation to the wheels, helping the axles)

    The only problems with these methods can be if you have an intercooler or something else that makes your engine taller than stock, it can hit the hood.
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    A 97-03 GP can run my spacers with a 2.5" I/C if proper fule rails are being used.

    http://www.grandprixforums.net/f51/m...back-1107.html
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    Sounds good. I have a 3" DP (CT turbo kit) and it hits my brake booster right now, can I still use these
    CT 61mm turbo, 3" DP, DHP tuners, SD spoiler, SSC springs, 17" mustang wheels, and much more
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    Where on the booster does it hit? Does that spot look like it can move up 3/4"?
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