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24-05-2007, 09:23 PM
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FirstOnRaceDay
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: NEWCASTLE
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Can anyone enlitlen (excuse spelling) on this...
Cheers...
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MY BRAND NEW RIDE NC Fairlane GHIA Series II I6. Mods. 2.5" cat back Clarion HU Soundstream speakers amp and subs Lowered DL LTD rims  : thats it!For the moment...  :
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24-05-2007, 09:26 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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lower the front as per sedan
lower the rear by throwing in blocks and larger u-bolts |
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24-05-2007, 09:27 PM
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FirstOnRaceDay
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: NEWCASTLE
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Do suspension joints do this and why larger u-bolts. and do you know an aprox price?
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MY BRAND NEW RIDE NC Fairlane GHIA Series II I6. Mods. 2.5" cat back Clarion HU Soundstream speakers amp and subs Lowered DL LTD rims : thats it!For the moment... :
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24-05-2007, 10:10 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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google "lowering blocks" and you should find some useful info for lowering leaf-sprung cars ;)
Yes, suspension joins should do this. http://fordforums.com.au/showthread....owering+blocks Thread isn't the most useful link but you could PM some of the members? |
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24-05-2007, 11:44 PM
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Never late with a V8
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Carrum Downs, Vic
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Id get the leaves reset... FAR FAR FAR better ride...
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25-05-2007, 02:17 AM
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Miami Pilot
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: ACT
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Cost of blocks is around $80 for a pedders/whiteline kit. Fitting time = 1 hr or approx $90 labour. Fronts are around $160 pair new springs, plus around 90mins fitting ($150 labour), or around $300 all up for the front, $450-ish for the lot, or $500 with a wheel alignment.
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25-05-2007, 08:28 AM
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The one and only
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Carrum Downs, Victoria
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I had blocks in my XE (sure is was a 351) and the handling was shocking and axle trap was worst. Once I had the springs reset handling improved greatly and axl trap disappeared. I'd never use blocks again.
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25-05-2007, 08:39 AM
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25-05-2007, 10:04 AM
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low wagooon
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Swan Hill
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Ive got blocks in mine and its not as bad as people say. I got 2.5 inch blocks off ebay for $80. Lowering blocks are legal if made if of alloy or steel or any other stronger material. Id say go for it.
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25-05-2007, 10:12 AM
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The one and only
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Maybe it depends on the torque, so they are ok for I6!
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how to lower a EF wagon?
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