Viper exchange lowering caps

[Brian GTS]

I used this one from Harbor Freight. Not much to it, but it did the trick and easily fit within the rear control arms so I didn't have to remove the shocks. The front must come off though.

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[DPViper]

Brian GTS gave me pointers on doing the fronts. He was right...your arms will get a workout!

[dcvickers]

Brian GTS gave me pointers on doing the fronts. He was right...your arms will get a workout!

Tell me about it! I just finished one of the fronts and I'm beat. For those of you with the adjustable suspension, how did you handle the fronts? Is there an easy way to fully disconnect the shocks?

[outnumbered]

Tony at JTSVP used spring compressors on the fronts and rears on my car. It wasn't easy, but he did it.

[Brian GTS]

Tell me about it! I just finished one of the fronts and I'm beat. For those of you with the adjustable suspension, how did you handle the fronts? Is there an easy way to fully disconnect the shocks?

Not knowing the implications of disconnecting, I left mine attached. I laid a towel on the upper control arm and that was my "work bench".

[viper04]

Brain GTS
Thanks for the info on the tool from "Harbor Freight". The rear seem to be ok to do on the car. For the front I assume you just detach the upper bolts or lower bolts and lay in on the control arms and do it on the car? I guess I will have some fun tonight. Also what alignment is everyone going with after the caps install, T/A, stock ect.

[bluesrt]

i would just set toe and leave the rest alone

[dcvickers]

Not knowing the implications of disconnecting, I left mine attached. I laid a towel on the upper control arm and that was my "work bench".

Good, so I'm not alone . Only one more to go!

[mjorgensen]

i would just set toe and leave the rest alone

There have been complaints about high speed braking stability, I would "strongly suggest" that you do not overlook the rear toe pattern, if one side is toeing in more or less than the other it WILL cause instability under extreme braking events.

[bluesrt]

yes true, il check that when I do mine...

[Simms]

Removing the fronts is not hard. Two bolts hold the reservoir on and you remove it all together.

[FLATOUT]

Hi Guys,

Swung by Viperexchange today to clear up the confusion and add some additional info.

Here's a side by side pic of the front and rear caps. These are Zinc coated to resist corrosion, lower the car 14mm in the front and 11mm in the rear developed by Ben Keating and Viperexchange.com.

They have sets in stock ready to move. If you have any questions send me a PM.

Andy

[Simms]

Thanks Andy! I don't recall mine being that much different. I hope to measure them tonight or tomorrow to confirm (not easily measured while on the car).

[SilveRT8]

Just called the Tech who did my install and he mentionned that Front and Rears were packaged separatly, so he installed them correctly.
My installed heights from ground to top of fender opening are : 25 1/2" Front and 27 7/8" Rear.

[FLATOUT]

Just called the Tech who did my install and he mentionned that Front and Rears were packaged separatly, so he installed them correctly.
My installed heights from ground to top of fender opening are : 25 1/2" Front and 27 7/8" Rear.

Awesome! Glad you're all set.

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Thanks Andy! I don't recall mine being that much different. I hope to measure them tonight or tomorrow to confirm (not easily measured while on the car).

Anytime Brother!

[viper04]

Thanks for the info I got my set yesterday and they are different. Those one don't look like they have the viper exchange logo on them or do they. Looks cool with them.