REAR END LOWERING - A cheaters guide - Page 2

feebs · 03-11-2006, 02:18 AM

who cares about the shocks, just slow down yer gif so we can all have a decent look!!

EDXR6T · 03-11-2006, 02:57 AM

I have the same prob with custom SL's in mine.

Hay OED666

How many counter weight's are saposed to be on an ED tailshaft n e way's

OED666 · 03-11-2006, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by EDXR6T

Hay OED666

How many counter weight's are saposed to be on an ED tailshaft n e way's

Not sure, in the end i didnt have any either... :S

nothin suss · 03-11-2006, 11:03 AM

Hmmm.... they seem to go to the 'magical land of missing weights'.
Similar to 'the magical land of missing left socks'

2 Piece shaft looks awesome. was it custom or used from another vehicle?

1TUFFUTE · 04-11-2006, 01:18 AM

whats the advantage of a two peice shaft???

OED666 · 04-11-2006, 01:46 AM

advantages... doesnt hit the floor anymore, more angle. biggest benefit is with shorter diff gears, there is less likely hood of a tailshaft failure. due to the shaft spinning much faster, the single piece gets out of shape much easier due to the length of the shaft spinning. the shaft length is pretty much in half, so there is buggar all chance of the shaft getting out of shape and failing or falling out (which has happened)

low-eb · 14-01-2007, 10:58 AM

has any one tried the puttin washers in between the top hat that what i was told to do and might have a go at

chich · 14-01-2007, 02:11 PM

The workshop that did my suspension presented this (cut & shut supports) as a way of lowering the car into the weeds while retaining decent suspension travel, but recommended against it as i wasn't going low enough. I wanted (and got) the tyre to sit slightly in the guard but if i wanted half the tyre buried in guard I would've definitely had to have had the supports extended. The guy who did the work has had them installed in the car he uses for towing (ED Fairmont) for years and hasn't had any issues at all.

And for those who think its dodgey, keep in mind that the weld is actually stronger than the metal itself provided the two sections being joined are properly prepared.

low-eb · 14-01-2007, 07:17 PM

has any one had a problem with diff hittin chassin when they have done this? and how much should i cut out ect...

chich · 14-01-2007, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by low-eb

has any one had a problem with diff hittin chassin when they have done this? and how much should i cut out ect...

You don't cut material out, you cut the support in half and graft in a section to extend the support.

Jason[98.EL] · 14-01-2007, 08:33 PM

as far as i am awair it is not legal to cut any suspention parts without an engineers reprort

i could be wrong but thats the way i see it

jason

Aaron_EF8 · 14-01-2007, 08:35 PM

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"The welding, chrome plating, heating or bending of axles, suspension or steering components, as a method of repair or alteration, is not permitted"

Just to add to this, the spring mount isn't classed as a suspension component, as it just sits there the whole time, it doesn't actually 'suspend' the car. It's exactly the same as someone welding the K-frame or fitting aftermarket rear suspension arms, as they're covered in welds.

nothin suss · 14-01-2007, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by low-eb

has any one had a problem with diff hittin chassin when they have done this? and how much should i cut out ect...

On the odd occasion with a few people in the car or myself and a full tank of fuel and some stuff in the boot the diff/tailshaft will hit the floor. Only on hard acceleration 1st-2nd gear changes but. I guess the floor will eventually wear out and problem solved? He He

low-eb · 14-01-2007, 09:41 PM

can u put up a pic of how low ya car is mate very keen on this idea instead of doin the washers who cares if its illegal if u need to do this to ya car obvoisly ya car is at a illegal height neways...

EA2BA · 15-01-2007, 10:52 AM

Nice job, I am getting this proffessionaly done as well for my EA SLS to give it better travel and stiffen it up a bit, I have set to low height at the moment and it works, but not as well as i would like.

Rollin · 16-01-2007, 02:07 AM

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On the odd occasion with a few people in the car or myself and a full tank of fuel and some stuff in the boot the diff/tailshaft will hit the floor. Only on hard acceleration 1st-2nd gear changes but. I guess the floor will eventually wear out and problem solved? He He

Yep

my diff used to hit all the time, then after a few 14.5s it never hit again, even once I turboed the car and had 271rwhp

low-eb · 16-01-2007, 08:30 AM

where abouts should i cut the top hat on both of them to make one?