does need to be a lil' lower.

you NEED to either take off the optional sides and rear lip or color match the SIR lip

or get a more aggressive color matched lip to match the sides and rear.

the optional sides were meant for the 98+ front end.

or you could just get the 98+ front end with the ITR lip and be set fo life!

but you gotta go a tad bit lower cuz where you're at looks too stock ride height.