Lowest static drop
06-24-2021, 07:43 AM
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Now, dropping the suspension that far, you might experience bump steer, so you should install steering rack spacers to correct that.
As you might have guessed, Turbo Tech Racing has them,
https://www.turbotechracing.com/prod...idproduct=5279
As you might have guessed, Turbo Tech Racing has them,
https://www.turbotechracing.com/prod...idproduct=5279
06-24-2021, 07:59 AM
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Now, dropping the suspension that far, you might experience bump steer, so you should install steering rack spacers to correct that.
As you might have guessed, Turbo Tech Racing has them,
https://www.turbotechracing.com/prod...idproduct=5279
As you might have guessed, Turbo Tech Racing has them,
https://www.turbotechracing.com/prod...idproduct=5279
06-24-2021, 08:43 AM
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As you lower the suspension the angle of the tie rods increases, as you go over bumps, that causes a deflection in the steering or bump steer.
To offset this , you raise the steering rack a little higher from its mount , correcting the angle and eliminating the bump steer.
To offset this , you raise the steering rack a little higher from its mount , correcting the angle and eliminating the bump steer.
06-24-2021, 01:03 PM
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As you lower the suspension the angle of the tie rods increases, as you go over bumps, that causes a deflection in the steering or bump steer.
To offset this , you raise the steering rack a little higher from its mount , correcting the angle and eliminating the bump steer.
To offset this , you raise the steering rack a little higher from its mount , correcting the angle and eliminating the bump steer.
06-24-2021, 03:23 PM
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I have also heard that some vehicles need specail swaybar links when installing coilovers, did you have to do that or is it based on the brand of coilover?
06-24-2021, 04:58 PM
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There is NO camber of caster adjustment provided by the factory. If you lower it really far you will need to deal with camber bolts, probably custom made as the after market parts only give about a half inch adjustment.
Maybe you want it to look like a teenager lowering a Honda and throwing 200-20 X 16 tires on; all cambered out and eating tires. Some do.
In the rear the suspension only moves a couple of inches, so mostly tire size for "low rider" status. At least you don't have to worry about camber.
Maybe you want it to look like a teenager lowering a Honda and throwing 200-20 X 16 tires on; all cambered out and eating tires. Some do.
In the rear the suspension only moves a couple of inches, so mostly tire size for "low rider" status. At least you don't have to worry about camber.
06-24-2021, 05:06 PM
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There is NO camber of caster adjustment provided by the factory. If you lower it really far you will need to deal with camber bolts, probably custom made as the after market parts only give about a half inch adjustment.
Maybe you want it to look like a teenager lowering a Honda and throwing 200-20 X 16 tires on; all cambered out and eating tires. Some do.
Maybe you want it to look like a teenager lowering a Honda and throwing 200-20 X 16 tires on; all cambered out and eating tires. Some do.
06-24-2021, 08:37 PM
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Any recommendations for swaybarlinks? Also of I were to just cheap out and keep the factory length ones by Moog on there, what might happen? Would it shear the stud or something?