my question is keeping my car lowered can that have an affect to my suspension and axles?? like making it easier for the axles and suspension to wear out and/or ***** up
thanks

 

Haha, didn't do much research before lowering huh?

Yes, excessive lowering can cause your suspension components to wear out quicker (bushings/axles/springs/struts/etc).

Obviously hitting stuff is an issue, etc.

 

The only thing that lowering affects is camber. It will wear out your tires if your camber is off so make sure you have a camber kit and get it aligned at a shop. I had my car lowered and didn't put a camber kit on it and my tires were gone within a week. Not fun at all. Your axles should be fine but check you control arm and sway bar bushings make sure they are not worn and if they are you might want to invest in some urethane bushings. Good luck

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by smileysmile &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The only thing that lowering affects is camber. It will wear out your tires if your camber is off so make sure you have a camber kit and get it aligned at a shop. I had my car lowered and didn't put a camber kit on it and my tires were gone within a week. Not fun at all. Your axles should be fine but check you control arm and sway bar bushings make sure they are not worn and if they are you might want to invest in some urethane bushings. Good luck </TD></TR></TABLE>
where can i get those camber kits?? ebay?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by smileysmile &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The only thing that lowering affects is camber. It will wear out your tires if your camber is off so make sure you have a camber kit and get it aligned at a shop. I had my car lowered and didn't put a camber kit on it and my tires were gone within a week. Not fun at all. Your axles should be fine but check you control arm and sway bar bushings make sure they are not worn and if they are you might want to invest in some urethane bushings. Good luck </TD></TR></TABLE>
are this the ones ur talking about

 

don't get a cheap no name one.. i've heard they break or something.


and if you're too low, your axles are at a weird angle and just break.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by smileysmile &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The only thing that lowering affects is camber. It will wear out your tires if your camber is off so make sure you have a camber kit and get it aligned at a shop. I had my car lowered and didn't put a camber kit on it and my tires were gone within a week. Not fun at all. Your axles should be fine but check you control arm and sway bar bushings make sure they are not worn and if they are you might want to invest in some urethane bushings. Good luck </TD></TR></TABLE>what the only thing......????? no it couldn't affect caster or tow. not at all. also it does change the angle of the drive shafts, which can cause them to were faster. just like putting chrome rims cant slow your car down or hurt your gas millage right? I mean you are acting like you know everything so say it...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sony224422 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">don't get a cheap no name one.. i've heard they break or something.


and if you're too low, your axles are at a weird angle and just break.</TD></TR></TABLE>
okay
my car looks like this..
my car was already lowered when i purchased it..



how low u think it is?

 

not as low as mine, lol but get a tap measure and measure from the ground to the door jams.

 

lowering messes up more than just your camber...

watch for ebay camber kits, in my accord the rear adjusters are bent as expletive. soft cheap *** chinese steel.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hondaccord &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">not as low as mine, lol but get a tap measure and measure from the ground to the door jams.</TD></TR></TABLE>
so ur car is lower than mine
damm thats crazy lol
i am tripping about my car been lowerd cuz it hits on some bumps
and my dc sports headers from the bottom pipes is all dented

 

should i get adjustable shocks better to higher it some inches?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kawgomoo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">lowering messes up more than just your camber...

watch for ebay camber kits, in my accord the rear adjusters are bent as expletive. soft cheap *** chinese steel.</TD></TR></TABLE>
u bought some from ebay??

 

Toe has a lot more wear on your tires than camber does. My car is running around -3.5 degrees in the front and -4.0 in the rear. My only issue with tire wear is from not getting it aligned. I have been running this setup on my car for over three years and never go through tires in a week. A good alignment is key to prolonged tire wear. Not saying that excessive camber can cause a lot of wear. I would like to get a camber kit for my car but havent really had the time/money to do so. More negative camber in your car improves your handling. I am setting my car for the track so more camber is good for me. Skunk2 is a great camber kit to buy.

 

are these good
skunk2

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by smileysmile &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The only thing that lowering affects is camber. It will wear out your tires if your camber is off so make sure you have a camber kit and get it aligned at a shop. I had my car lowered and didn't put a camber kit on it and my tires were gone within a week. Not fun at all. Your axles should be fine but check you control arm and sway bar bushings make sure they are not worn and if they are you might want to invest in some urethane bushings. Good luck </TD></TR></TABLE>


errrr wrong


Lowering affects camber, toe, axles, bushings, everything suspension related


as to above question, if you're that concerned

- Ingalls camber kit
- Get it aligned and toe 0'd
- Keep it aligned every 6 months
- Keep an eye on axles (i break boots all the damn time)
- etc

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TheMuffinMan &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">


errrr wrong


Lowering affects camber, toe, axles, bushings, everything suspension related</TD></TR></TABLE>

and to stop this problem what do i need??

 

^^ just edited my post

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TheMuffinMan &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">


errrr wrong


Lowering affects camber, toe, axles, bushings, everything suspension related


as to above question, if you're that concerned

- Ingalls camber kit
- Get it aligned and toe 0'd
- Keep it aligned every 6 months
- Keep an eye on axles (i break boots all the damn time)
- etc</TD></TR></TABLE>

sounds good, my friend says that its better just to lift it then should i get some adjustable shocks like this


or

 

nope, no reason to unless you're on crap suspension

for example

stock struts + lowering springs = crap
stock replacements (kyb gr-2) + lowering springs = crap
etc

I am one of the people that's anti camber kits. I just keep my toe 0'd and I see minimal tire wear. I used to run around tucking 205/50/15's

I have since then though raised up a touch and most likely will install a quality kit to even out the tire a bit on the ground for racing purposes

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TheMuffinMan &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">nope, no reason to unless you're on crap suspension

for example

stock struts + lowering springs = crap
stock replacements (kyb gr-2) + lowering springs = crap
etc

I am one of the people that's anti camber kits. I just keep my toe 0'd and I see minimal tire wear. I used to run around tucking 205/50/15's

I have since then though raised up a touch and most likely will install a quality kit to even out the tire a bit on the ground for racing purposes
</TD></TR></TABLE>

well i really not sure what shocks and springs i have but i do know that the shocks are still good about the springs i am guessing there lowering springs.
the tokico shocks come with springs too, those shocks are adjustable if i put those can i higher my car just a bit

 

Take off the wheel and look at it.

If it's flat black looking with no real markings it is probably stock struts.

Just look at getting good replacement struts (maybe Tokico Blues or something) and some springs that don't lower as much.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TheMuffinMan &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Take off the wheel and look at it.

If it's flat black looking with no real markings it is probably stock struts.

Just look at getting good replacement struts (maybe Tokico Blues or something) and some springs that don't lower as much.</TD></TR></TABLE>

okay well the struts are black and do look like the stocks,
i am thinking of buying this, it comes with springs too



or this there way cheaper

 

I don't really care for lowering my car.

i've always been told to lower my car only if i'm driving in city limits.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by cb7tuned &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I don't really care for lowering my car.

i've always been told to lower my car only if i'm driving in city limits.</TD></TR></TABLE>


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