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has any one used the lowered stub axles and are they worth the money ?for the hq wb i mean cheers
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I personally don't see the value in them. You may have a different outlook. That is entirely your decision. |
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my outlook is they lower your car, still keep full suspension travel and keep the correct wheel alignment when you go over bumps, therefore keeping your car SAFE as the factory intended. Also being BRAND NEW they aren't going to be fatigued like a 20/30/4 Edited by user Wednesday, 14 March 2007 4:08:35 AM(UTC)
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I agree with 70 ute. They would have to be the safest way of lowering the front end of a car. You may still have to check with the law what is the minimum legal ride height for your car. (Underbody clearance)
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There are other things to consider. Like.
Altered fulcrum pivot point for the stub, not as originally designed.
Stub axle is closer to the top ball joint putting more strain on the upper ball joint.
Tie rod end is lower in relation to the wheel rim and |
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ok maybe not 'exactly' as the factory designed, but still better than lowered or cut springs & still supplied with an ENGINEERING CERTIFICATE stating law-abiding compliance.
my choice, your choice, meh, we all like different things & don't want our cars
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