"Jason Bleazard" <dml@bleazard.net> wrote:
: Terrible Tom said:
[...]
:> which would allow for more flexibility when
:> implementing a suspension lift. Much easier to work with coils vs
:> torsion bars.
: Except you still have the same control arm setup (I'm assuming). I don't
: see any real advantages. You can't just put a larger coil in there like
: you can with a solid axle. You'll still have to re-locate the entire axle
: as well as upper and lower control arms. At least with torsion bars you
: could crank them back up if they started to sag with age. The only
: problem I'm aware of with torsion bars in regards to lifting is that many
: kits lower the rear mounting point of the bars, which impacts breakover
: angle.
Here's a possible benefit - maybe you can use the upper
coil-over mounts to bolt in a solid front axle like they
shoulda done at the factory. ;-) That should save what, an
hour of work? ;-)
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