how long was it before you lowered it after fitting your wheels gaz?
i lowered mine a few days after getting it then banged me 17"s on, i was scared of the 4x4 look so lowered it 1st!!
i think if you lower em sensibly with the right spring/shock combo you dont interfere woth the ride quality... my lowered springs were ok for a start then the standard dampers started to give up the ghost!!, now i have the coil overs on its a bit... er.. well not too bad but its lost its comfort appeal....
